A False Persona
Bin Day Blues - Rick Lockwood | May 2025
A False Persona: Pretending To Be Someone Else
Are you constantly shifting who you are, depending on the room you're in, the people you're with, or the role you're playing? This video is a wake-up call for professionals, perfectionists, and anyone stuck performing a version of themselves to meet expectations, gain approval, or survive socially. You might be blending in, impressing, or adapting... but deep down, you're losing connection with who you really are.
Why You Need This Video!
If you've ever found yourself constantly reshaping who you are just to fit in, this isn’t just a reflection—it’s a reality check. This video explores the subtle, often unconscious ways we adapt, perform, and filter ourselves to gain approval or avoid rejection. Whether you're a high-achieving professional, a chronic people pleaser, or simply someone longing to feel real again, it reveals the emotional and mental cost of living behind a mask. With sharp insights and unfiltered honesty, it challenges you to recognise the roles you've been playing—and offers a way back to your most authentic self. If you're seeking deeper connection, true confidence, and the freedom to stop pretending, this is where that journey starts.
What You’ll Learn:
Why social survival often leads to identity distortion
How environments shape the way you present yourself
The toll of inauthenticity on your energy and mental health
Why true confidence starts with self-awareness
How to show up with realness—not rehearsed personas
By the end of this video, you'll have a clearer understanding of how and why you’ve been disconnecting from your true self, and what it’s costing you. You’ll be able to recognise the subtle ways you’ve been performing in different environments, the energy drain that comes with constant self-editing, and the quiet erosion of authenticity that often goes unnoticed. Most importantly, you'll walk away with practical insights and a renewed clarity about how to start showing up more fully, honestly, and unapologetically as yourself. This isn't just about self-awareness—it's about reclaiming your identity.
Video credit Bin Day Blues