True Self Symbolism

The outside of my box represents the image I project to others when they interact with me. The first thing that many people believe about me is that I am always happy and smiling, represented by the smiley face emoji. Another belief about me is that I am very comedic, always laughing, and like to tell jokes to others. This belief is represented by the image of the boy lying on top of the “jokes” dialogue. The image of man in a suit with a large hand extended in front of him represents the idea that I am an outgoing person that likes to step out of my comfort zone and make new friends; this ties in with the thermometer that says confidence level as people also believe I have the confidence to approach anyone with ease . Another emoji that

Perhaps the biggest part of my true self is represented by the boy in a green shirt in a fetal position. This symbol holds the deepest meaning to me as it represents the depression I have struggled with for years. The boy with the red shirt and unkempt hair represents my anxiety and nervous habits. Mickey Mouse represents my shyness, and how I am not very good at meeting new people. Another part of my true self is represented by the man with a yellow hat looking at the man in the spotlight with a trophy. This represents my envy of others and how I am constantly comparing myself to others. The overweight man looking into the mirror and seeing a strong, fit man represents me never believing I am good enough. Next is the image of the red haired kid that is carrying a lot of items in his hands and is dropping some. This represents how I am not a very organized person. The next two pictures represent two of my biggest fears. The first is of the boy thinking he will fail, which represents my fear of failing and not being good enough for others. The boy in they yellow on an island represents my fear of being alone and forgotten. The final image is of the man with a tied tongue with the man in blue, which represents my belief that I annoy others frequently. The biggest reason that people do not know my true self is most likely due to the false consensus effect. This effect is the tendency to overestimate the extent to which others share our beliefs and our behaviors. This may cause people with a happy, positive true self to reflect that true self onto me. Another reason people may not know about my true self is because of repression. Repression is the basic defense mechanism that banishes anxiety-arousing feelings and thoughts. This leads to me repressing my fears and insecurities when in public, causing me to wear a mask and give a