Know Yourself

addiction personal development Aug 09, 2022

“There is only one corner of the universe you can be certain of improving, and that's your own self.”

Aldous Huxley

To know yourself is your first priority!

How can you realistically set goals, go about life, and have successful relationships if you don't know who you are or what you want? You really can't.

Not knowing yourself will lead to confusion and wasting time in hit-and-miss situations.

We tend to underestimate the importance of knowing ourselves. As a result, many of us go through each day reacting to events and just getting by rather than making conscious choices based on who we are and what we want.

When we don't know where we are headed, it's hard to set goals, get motivated and determine the best course of action. But, before we can do any of these things, we must establish who we are.

To know yourself:

Be aware of your strengths, weaknesses, likes, and dislikes
Observe and be mindful of your moods, reactions, and responses to what is happening around you
Become aware of how these moods and emotions affect your state of mind
Examine how you interact with others
Observe how your environment affects you

Knowing and understanding yourself better, in turn, leads to better decision making, setting and reaching appropriate goals, and ultimately living a more productive life.

There are many interesting personality tests and evaluations for self-discovery that can help you become more in tune with yourself and are also fun to do.

Two powerful tools are helpful: the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MTBI) and The Enneagram.

These tools help you understand yourself better and what drives some of your behaviors and help you understand and get along better with others.

The MBTI is often used in employee training, marriage counseling, and personal development.

Many sites offer free tests – try one out and learn more about yourself. It is all about progress, never perfection.

Contributors: B. Tiger & Z. Hereford

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🐅 How do you actually communicate under pressure?

Most people think they know how they show up in difficult conversations. Most are surprised when they slow down long enough to look honestly.

The Tiger Mirror is a short, guided self-assessment designed to help you recognize your communication pattern under stress. Not labels. Not judgment. Just clarity.

If you’ve ever stayed quiet, pushed too hard, or walked away replaying conversations in your head, this mirror was built for you.

👉 Step into the Tiger Mirror here - answer these 10 questions below and submit for your results!

When someone interrupts you mid-sentence, your most common response is:

A. I stop talking and let them finish, even if my point never gets said

B. I push back immediately and speak louder or faster

C. I let it go in the moment, but feel frustrated afterward

D. I pause, then calmly reclaim the floor and continue my thought

You are asked to take on extra responsibility that you do not have capacity for. What usually happens?

A. I agree, even though I know it will stretch me too thin

B. I respond sharply or defensively

C. I say yes outwardly, but feel resentful and withdrawn later

D. I acknowledge the request and state what I can realistically take on

When conflict starts to rise in a conversation, you tend to:

A. Shut down and hope it passes

B. Lean in aggressively to regain control

C. Avoid the issue and replay the conversation later in my head

D. Stay present and focus on clarity rather than winning

If someone misunderstands your intention, your first instinct is to:

A. Let it go, even if it feels unfair

B. Correct them forcefully

C. Say nothing, but feel misunderstood afterward

D. Clarify your intention calmly and directly

When you need to ask for something important, how does it usually feel?

A. Uncomfortable. I worry about being a burden

B. Urgent. I feel tense and keyed up

C. Heavy. I delay it longer than I should

D. Grounded. I feel prepared to ask clearly

After a difficult conversation, you are most likely to:

A. Question whether I should have said anything at all

B. Feel justified but still unsettled

C. Replay the conversation repeatedly

D. Feel clear about what I said, regardless of the outcome

When someone crosses a boundary you care about, you usually:

A. Say nothing and adjust myself instead

B. Call it out strongly in the moment

C. Pull back emotionally or distance myself later

D. Address it directly and explain the impact

In high-pressure situations, your voice and body language tend to:

A. Get quieter or smaller

B. Become tense or forceful

C. Stay controlled outwardly but tight internally

D. Remain steady and intentional

When expressing disagreement, you are most likely to:

A. Avoid it to keep the peace

B. State your position bluntly

C. Hint at your disagreement rather than say it outright

D. Express your perspective while respecting the other person

When you think about assertive communication, what resonates most?

A. I know I should speak up more, but it feels risky

B. I speak up, but it often escalates

C. I wish I could say what I mean without tension afterward

D. I want to strengthen consistency and confidence in my voice

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Know Yourself

“There is only one corner of the universe you can be certain of improving, and that's your own self.”

🐅 How do you actually communicate under pressure?

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