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Self-discovery is a process of becoming aware of one's own strengths, weaknesses and values to promote competence in work and life. Each person will have their own direction and journey to understand themselves better.
1. What is self-discovery?
Self-discovery is a process of self-awareness, finding out what you really want and your hidden potentials within yourself.
2. Factors affecting the journey of self-discovery
There are certain factors that affect the journey of self-discovery, which are:
In the process of forming individuality: Each person's unique personality is formed from childhood. When we are encouraged to express our individuality without shame or guilt, we can develop a strong sense of self. Attachment to family and society: Relationships with family and society play an important role in the process of self-discovery. When we don't receive the love of those around us, we tend to adjust our behavior to gain approval. As a result, we change ourselves to match the expectations of others in order to be in a relationship. Desire to fit in with the community: Instead of maintaining our sense of self, we begin to change ourselves to better fit into many groups. So we can take on a certain personality at work, another when you're with family, and still another when you're spending time with friends. Switching between these different “selves” can make discovering your true self difficult and create stress for yourself.
3. How well do you know yourself?
To assess your level of self-understanding, you can do the following:
Ask yourself questions: Start with a few questions like “what do I want out of life”, “where do I see myself in 5 years”, “what do I regret” and “what makes me proud of myself”... You don't feel the need to give an immediate answer. Self-discovery takes time, and it is most helpful to carefully consider the answers. Discover passion: Passion gives purpose and enriches life with meaning. Living life to the fullest with passion can involve determining whether the work you are doing is truly desirable. Assess skills: Most people have their own knack like baking, home decoration, cooking or any other skill. Personality assessment: You can rate yourself on honesty, loyalty, courage, intelligence. Clarifying these values can help you understand your best friend better.
4. How to discover yourself?
Self-discovery skills include:
Shaping your values: A belief system that can help you realize what matters most. If honesty is important, it can be made clear that you cannot maintain relationships with liars. Make your own choices: Most of the decisions you make are in the interests of your health and well-being. You may have let others make important decisions for you in the past, but from now on, start doing everything you want without consulting others. Remember that seeking advice from others does not mean you lack a sense of self. In difficult decisions, share with loved ones to find solutions. Spend time alone: You need to take time for yourself to get to know yourself. You can try out new hobbies, read more books, practice meditation or journal...
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5. Matters needing attention in the process of self-discovery
The difference between the ideal person (you envision yourself) and the real person (the real you) or you feel overwhelmed when you begin to define your sense of self can contribute to feelings of feelings of dissatisfaction, even depression. If you feel stuck in your self-discovery, consider contacting a mental health professional for guidance.
It's not always easy to grasp the concept of 'self', in part because personality changes and develops naturally throughout life as you learn and grow.
It is normal to have some moments of confusion or lack of confidence. When you feel unfulfilled or struggle to define your needs and wants, consider taking time for self-discovery.
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Reference sources: webmd.com, healthline.com
