describe your thoughts about yourself if you were starting out on life's journey
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Self discovery should be an important goal for everyone. Some people go through life playing a role to mask who they really are. Others simply become what others want them to be. “Know thyself” is a classic platitude that continues to offer a valuable reminder today. It is only through the discovery of self that we can identify our purpose and actualize our potential. On the other hand, failure to embark on a pilgrimage of self discovery will cheat us of the opportunity to understand who we are and what we want out of life, as well as how we can help others during our time on this earth.
If you’re not sure how to set about probing your psyche and emotional depths, the following tips can help you embark on your journey of self-discovery.
Read self discovery books.
Start by getting acquainted with the concept of self discovery. Learn the meaning of a personal inventory and how to handle what you find. Reading books about the discovery of self will open new doors of insight and understanding. Some can be read as theory or text, while others are designed as workbooks so that you can read a section and then write your thoughts. One example is Roberta Allen’s The Playful Way to Knowing Yourself: A Creative Workbook to Inspire Self Discovery (2003). Her book takes a lighthearted approach to exploring your inner self. Another is The Journey Called You: The Roadmap to Self Discovery and Acceptance by Julie Fuimano (2005). Browse your favorite bookstore or library for more titles that will introduce you to strategies of self discovery.