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When your authentic expression conflicts with social expectations

I feel most like myself when I'm lifting heavy weights but everyone tells me it's not feminine and I don't know why I care what they think.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The tension between authentic self-expression and social approval creates doubt about trusting one's own experience.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Movement and exercise — principles?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.