“The highest courage is to dare to appear to be what one is” – John Lancaster Spalding
Authenticity is the toughest and at the same time, possibly the most rewarding action, in particular in social environments.
What prevents us from appearing as we are? Social pressure, personal pressure, time pressure…
First start being authentic in safe environments, with people you know and that know you very well, and progressively extend it to other social situations.
Do it. It is worth it.