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Dr. Phil: Uncovering Your Authentic Self

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Dr. Phil Dr. Phil's ready to give you a swift kick in the...right direction. Why are you the way you are? Learn how to unlock the secrets to who you are and how you can change.

Are You Ready to Find Your Authentic Self?
Do you think you're living your life authentically? If not, are you ready to make a change? Find out if you're ready to uncover your authentic self.

The Self Matters Workbook
In order to uncover your authentic self, you have to think a lot about your life. In Phase One of the Self Matters Workbook, you will begin to get to know who you really are:

Personal Truth: What do you truly believe about your life?
Life Chain: What family were you born into and how does that affect you today?
Authenticity Scale: How much of your life energy are you giving to your "authentic" self, and how much to your "fictional" self?
Litmus Test: Are your beliefs making you more authentic, or more fictional?

Terms to Know
Over the course of this process, you will encounter certain terms frequently. Learn more about:
The "Authentic" Self and the "Fictional" Self
External Factors vs. Internal Factors
External Factors: The 10-7-5 Formula

Related Links
Get more of Phil's advice on uncovering your authentic self.
Dr. Phil's latest book, Self Matters

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