Title: The Tension Between Inner Self and Outer Self
Headings: The Tension Between Inner and Outer Self
The Tension Between Inner and Outer Self
The Outer Self
The Inner Self
Conflict Between Inner and Outer Self
Balancing the Inner and Outer Self
A Word From Verywell

Content: How much of the time are you "running on empty," just struggling to get through the demands of the day, without considering whether your actions and behaviors are in line with your inner self? The conflict between the two selves can result in stress, which makes you more vulnerable to illness. Your daily functioning may also be affected. You may feel successful on the outside but empty on the inside. When this happens, you may also be at risk for quick fixes to heal your pain, such as turning to drugs or alcohol. One way to identify if you are experiencing a conflict between your inner and outer selves is to identify gaps between your true values and outer actions. Take a moment and list your core values. These might be things like believing in the value of honesty, integrity, friendship, helpfulness, etc. Make a list of activities that you do each day that is in alignment with each value. Examples might include calling friends to see how they are doing or telling the truth even when it is difficult.