Seeing Yourself: A Different Perspective

You’ve never actually seen your real self — not once. Think about it: the “you” you know

only exists in mirrors, selfies, and the version in your head. Mirrors show a reversed

image. Photos freeze a moment warped by angles, lighting,

and whatever mood you were in. Even videos distort you through the lens.

Meanwhile, everyone else sees a version of you that you never will — the real,

three-dimensional you that exists outside your mind. And here’s the crazy part: they’re almost

always less critical of that version than you are. Your brain is wired to zoom in on flaws

no one else notices. But the version people see? It’s more natural, expressive,