Many of us go through life skimming the surface of our identities. That is, we don’t truly dig deeply into our thoughts, feelings, desires and dreams.
Part of the problem is that we’re always on the go. When to-do lists keep swelling, self-exploration takes a backseat. How can it not, when we barely find time for self-care?
Specifically, self-exploration involves “taking a look at your own thoughts, feelings, behaviors and motivations and asking why. It’s looking for the roots of who we are — answers to all the questions we have about [ourselves],” according to Ryan Howes, Ph.D, psychologist, writer and professor in Pasadena, California.
Having a deeper understanding of ourselves has many benefits. It “helps people understand and accept who they are and why they do what they do, which improves self-esteem, communication and relationships,” he said.
Here, Howes discusses how he helps clients explore their own identities, the potential challenges that can hamper self-exploration and the strategies readers can try at home.
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Powerful tips here. I call it SILENCE and think this is one of the most important skills to learn in life.
Great post.
I had lot of ideas of who i really am and what i really want to achieve from my life. But i always am bad at maths and i always flunk my maths exams in other subject i am quiet good. What should i do to improve my motivation and improve my confidence while doing my maths exams…..I am rally worried too…
@dipika and others in the same situation.
- you’r not motivated. point.
- you don’t see the purpose of math for you and maybe it just doesn’t have a purpose for you. That’s ok.
- For now THE purpose becomes to “pass the math exams!” .. shift the focus!
- Too often we’re stuck on the wrong focus using it as our purpose.
hope this helps.
well…I implemented in my day to day life what is in this wesite…..it actually worked….Thanks for ur kind help
Really great post .Many things are here to improve your skills and have a chance to motivate ourlife .