How I use an Alter Ego to Become my Best Self (and why you should too!! )
Because our subconscious minds have a hard time distinguishing fact from fiction. By simply declaring to ourselves that we are stepping into a new persona, we instantly begin to act accordance to that persona.
I call it the "Alter Ego Hack". It's the way I've excelled in my internships and in my work life. It's the way I've gone from socially awkward and a romantic reject, to charismatic and with plenty of dating options. Basically, it's the way I put aside all my limitations and present at the person I want to be. And here's how to do it:
1. Create a name for your Alter Ego:
Come up with a name that means something to you, and make it fun! My alter ego is named Olivia Banks. I gave her that name because it combines my two favorite TV characters, Olivia Pope and Hilary Banks and it just gives off general boss energy.
2. Give them a personality by answering these questions:
Are they an extrovert or introvert?
How would others describe them?
What's their body language like?
Are they dark and mysterious or charismatic and bubbly?
What kind of people do they attract?
What kind of people do they gravitate towards?
How do others react when they walk into the room?
Go all out with these answers! Remember there are NO LIMITS. Your alter ego can be whoever you want them to be!
3. Define their lifestyle by answering these questions:
What do they do for a living?
How much money do they have?
Are they in a relationship? With who?
What are their friends like?
What's a day in their life look like?
Again, go into detail and don't leave anything out here. The more you bring your Alter Ego to life, the easier it'll be to embody them.
This in my opinion is the most exciting part. Once you've crafted your Alter Ego from the inside out, practice being them! Next time you go to a coffee shop or the gym, walk in as your alter ego. Talk, walk, eat, and speak like them. Take notice of how people perceive you. If you do this fully and with all the effort you can, you'll begin to notice people seeing and treating you differently.
5. Be them when it matters:
I'm not saying you have to act like something you're not all the time, in fact would be unhealthy. Once you know what it takes to morph into your Alter Ego, save them for when you need them.
I only whip out Olivia Banks when I'm at an important event, on a date, or doing public speaking and need a boost to present as well as possible. Otherwise, I'm my little regular self and that's completely fine. I know Olivia will always be around when I need her 😉.
Try the "Alter Ego Hack" and see if it works for you! And remember to have fun with it!
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