One thing stands as a fact: there's more to you than you can see now. . .
Either physically, mentally, psychologically, or spiritually wise; there's more to a human being than his current state or status. Change is constant just as life is a journey, time is a revealer of things just as it refines and brings clarity to life. Just like the different stages of a scientific experiment, we go through different transition stages; each serving as a link to the other, each serving as a determinant of how the other will be, each unveiling and leading us through the path of Self-discovery.
Self-Discovery
Self-discovery according to the dictionary is the act of becoming aware of one's true potential, character, motive, etc.
Self-discovery Is also the process of understanding your true self: your values, your needs, and wants, your emotions, your likes and dislikes, etc.
As we journey through life and time it is easy to lose our essence and our uniqueness while trying to imitate or be someone else; the struggle and hustle of life make it effortless to blend in with the crowd and echo the same words and voice while ignoring the beauty of being heard. Self-discovery is the act and process of uncovering your uniqueness and peculiarities that differentiate you from your neighbor.
The Beginning
Childhood especially the stage of infancy represents an important segment of a person's life. The innocence, the extraordinary baby smell, the smile, and especially the growth. Infancy is like an empty notebook that is at the same time filled with the values, purpose, characteristics, and pattern of each child's life but it's hidden from the sight of all, as the child grows from the first smile, the first word, first step till maturity the peculiarities begin to unveil.
Usually, this transition from childhood to maturity entails alot of experiences and tales that has made many lose touch with the fact that there are virtues embedded in them. Most people are jerked back to reality maybe through the painful experience of losing a job or a loved one which makes self-discovery very important.
Importance Of Self-Discovery
The journey of self-discovery is a very unique one as it helps:
- Discover areas where you need to work more on yourself, either in relationships with people, finance, communication, etc.
- Helps you realize your strengths and weakness.
- It builds your confidence and self-esteem
- It helps you gain clarity of purpose.
9 Tips For Self-Discovery
- Put your thoughts on paper so you can reflect on them later.
- Learn from your mistakes and move on.
- Work on your passions and things that excite you.
- Appreciate your strength and think of how you can apply them to your life and those around you.
- Reflect on your childhood experiences and connect back with your inner child again.
- Surround yourself with people that support and understand you.
- Build healthy habits and be inquisitive.
- Practice affirmations: the act of speaking positively to yourself.
- Be confident in your abilities.
