Know Yourself
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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