5 simple steps for those who decide to do self-discovery

Self-knowledge is a process that lasts a lifetime. We admit: every person would like to know himself better, but something constantly interferes with him. To no longer put off getting to know your inner self, start with small but effective steps.

March 29 is the Day of Self-Knowledge. And this is a great reason to start rethinking and improving your ideas about yourself and the world! And even if you think that you know everything about yourself and your character, only self-knowledge will help develop intuition, get rid of resentment and learn to maintain balance.

Write down your ideas and plans

Not only a gratitude journal can change your life for the better. Warren Buffett, a 90-year-old entrepreneur, cites his passion for careful financial accounting as the main reason for his success. In his diary, he indicates not only the amount of each investment, but also the reason why he decided to invest the money, and also indicates whether the investment was successful. Follow his example: write down ideas and plans that you would like to implement one day. Even if you change your mind about implementing them, such a diary is a great way to keep track of how your consciousness changes over time.

Pass psychometric testing

It is also called the Entrepreneurial Ability Test. The test is often given to applicants by large corporations for a number of reasons. Chief among them is that it is impossible to prepare for psychometric testing. It does not measure acquired knowledge and skills, but natural intelligence. There are no right or wrong options in the list of answers to the questions. But it is possible to choose the traits that most accurately describe you or the people who inspire you. Reflecting on the test results helps you better understand your character and find out what exactly you would like to change about it.

Meditate

In Eastern practices, meditation, like self-knowledge, is considered a way to achieve enlightenment. With its help, you can gradually transform your consciousness. Meditation is a great way to stop running from yourself, hiding behind the daily hustle and bustle of a hundred urgent things. It involves focusing not on something external, but on your goals, feelings or breath. This is a great way not only to relax, but also to find inner harmony, to become happier.

In addition to classical meditation, explore other types of meditation: take up painting, gardening or … washing dishes. Recent studies have shown that this activity helps to relieve stress and distract from problems no worse than yoga practices.

Trust the opinion of friends 

Criticism is useful for personal and professional growth (of course, if it does not become a faux pas). Reach out to your friends often and tell them that you would like to hear an honest and impartial opinion on an issue that is bothering you. If you're trying to break the habit of interrupting other people or using catchphrases, ask your friends to subtly mention it to you. So the process will go faster.

Do self-observation

One of the most important stages of self-knowledge is self-observation. An objective assessment of yourself and your reactions to what is happening around you will help you understand what slows down the development process. In situations that cause you to experience a surge of negative or positive emotions, try to focus on your feelings, thoughts and actions. But you should not condemn yourself: it is much more important to learn to see the real picture. And understand what prevents you from achieving complete control over your emotions and actions.