Struggling to make my avatar feel truly “me”

Heya all! I have been trying different avatars, but none really capture who I am or how I want to express myself. For those who have been here a while, what do you focus on to make your avatar a genuine extension of yourself? Is it with the look, movement, or something else?

Usually i would focus on gestures, and also how proportions fits you. If it can help

For me, I prefer to focus on the avatar’s body shape, first. Is it something I can see myself portraying in real life, if I had the means? After that, it’s very easy for everything to fall into place.

I’m a furry, though, so my own standards aren’t likely to be the same as yours. However, it’s still effectively the same thought process.