THE AUTHENTIC LANE—Exploring Our Relationships. Discovering Ourselves.
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THE AUTHENTIC LANE—Exploring Our Relationships. Discovering Ourselves.
Exploring Our Relationships. Discovering Ourselves.

Welcome to

The Authentic Lane Blog!

Hi, I’m Elaine.

I like helping people to tap into their best qualities and to recognize and encourage them in others. I’ve spent a lifetime learning how to be happy by living authentically. Being true to ourselves and open and honest with others can be daunting, but it’s so worth it. It’s something that can be learned over time, one concept at a time.

As a lifelong reader and curious observer, for me being authentic often means going a little deeper to get to the heart of the matter. In my posts, I’ll be offering a sincere and thoughtful exploration into the most intimate and emotionally satisfying aspects of personal growth. I’ll also make suggestions, based on my own experiences, about how you can look within and discover who you truly are, with the goal of helping you to create a more fulfilling life for yourself.

If you’re ready to get started, read on!

Photo by Jennifer Robertson

Photo by Jennifer Robertson

Reframing Failure
Reframing Failure

For most people, the path to progress is full of fits and starts. We have to allow room for experimentation with the knowledge that not everything will work out. Failure can be a stepping stone to success.

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Posts by ElaineElaine KlonickiApril 30, 2025failure, fail, feelings, optimism, pessimism, stepping stone, overwhelm, rejection, progress, Claudia Luiz, Amy MorinComment
What the World Needs Now
What the World Needs Now

During tumultuous times, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. One remedy is to shift our focus to stories that remind us about the amazing world we live in.

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Elaine KlonickiApril 15, 2025Comment
When Halfway is Better Than No Way
When Halfway is Better Than No Way

Too often we engage in all-or-nothing thinking, forgetting that there are many unique ways to solve problems. Going halfsies is one option.

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Posts by ElaineElaine KlonickiMarch 19, 2025problems, solutions, creativity, being stuck, obstacle, perfectionism, action, negativity Comments
The Joy of Synergy
The Joy of Synergy

The best collaborations create synergy, allowing us to combine different perspectives and ideas until we arrive at a concept that’s better than either one of us could have come up with on our own. 

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Posts by ElaineElaine KlonickiFebruary 27, 2025synergy, collaboration, energy, creativity, cooperation, joy, perspective, introversion, confidence, mood, positivity, risks Comments
Cultivating Happiness
Cultivating Happiness

We can increase our level of contentment by choosing what we focus on, which rewires our brain. “Happiness is an inside job,” as we’ve heard.

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Posts by ElaineElaine KlonickiJanuary 30, 2025contentment, happiness, brain, focus, positive psychology, science, anxiety, creativity, Rick Hanson, Hardwiring Happiness, negatvity bias, stress, neuropsychology, positive emotions, resiliencyComment
A Different View of Midwinter
A Different View of Midwinter

Midwinter can be a season to be embraced, not endured. Depending on your need, you can spend the time wintering (resting and reflecting), making resolutions, or choosing an intentional word to focus on for the new year.

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Elaine KlonickiJanuary 9, 2025 Comments
The Love of Friends
The Love of Friends

When we think about the people we love the most, we often think about our family members, yet the love of friends is also central to our well-being.

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Elaine KlonickiDecember 19, 2024 Comments
Grateful For You
Grateful For You

Personal growth is central to every stage of our lives. As much as we’ve learned, we know we have more work to do in terms of our self-awareness. I’m grateful we’re on this journey together.

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Posts by ElaineElaine KlonickiNovember 22, 2024gratitude, thanks, Thanksgiving, psychology, optimism, growth, mental health, anxiety, depression, balance Comments
Buoys of Joy
Buoys of Joy

When life is hard, it can help to look beyond ourselves—to widen our view and focus on some future point. Keeping joyful activities on the horizon can get us through tough times.

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Posts by ElaineElaine KlonickiOctober 27, 2024joy, focus, celebrate, family, reunions, buoys of joy, depression, struggle, horizon, overwhelm, hopelessComment
Be Your Own Healthcare Advocate
Be Your Own Healthcare Advocate

Rather than being a passive recipient of healthcare services, to get the best results, it’s important to be proactive. Do your research, take meticulous notes, and communicate effectively with your providers.

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Elaine KlonickiSeptember 26, 2024 Comments
Embracing Our Differences
Embracing Our Differences

The world would not be as interesting if we were all cut from the same cloth. If we allow ourselves to be openminded when we travel, the exposure to new and interesting ways of living can enrich us.

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Elaine KlonickiSeptember 11, 2024 Comments
Understanding the Need to Please
Understanding the Need to Please

When we find ourselves giving inauthentic praise and compliments, and saying yes when we really mean no, our confusing response may be a reflexive coping mechanism called fawning.

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Posts by ElaineElaine KlonickiAugust 14, 2024fawning, people pleasing, fight, flight, freeze, trauma, Pete Walker, guilt, regret, personality, praise, narcissism, triggers, boundaries, unworthiness, habits Comments
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