Fake It Until You Become It

When self-identify is fuzzy, act like one!

Yean Foong (M.Ed.)
The Shortform
Published in
May 11, 2023

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Photo by Amina Filkins.

We commonly believe that our self-identity dictates our behaviours. But psychologist Daryl Bem suggested the contrary — our external behaviours can strengthen our inner identity.

Bem posited that this works well when we lack inner clarity on our identity.

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Yean Foong (M.Ed.)
The Shortform

I am currently pursuing EdD (Doctor of Education). Educator/trainer/writer.