Do I Know myself?

in #wisdom6 years ago

"To know thyself is the beginning of wisdom." This famous quote is often attributed to Socrates. But what exactly do you know when you “know yourself?” As you live your daily life, you can look for clues to these important building blocks of Self.

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But first, why is it important to know yourself?

Maybe it’s obvious, but here in a nutshell are a few reasons why you might want to know your own nature:

•HAPPINESS You will be happier when you can express who you are. Expressing your desires, moreover, will make it more likely that you get what you want.

•LESS INNER CONFLICTS When your outside actions are in accordance with your inside feelings and values, you will experience less inner conflict.

•BETTER DECISION MAKING When you know yourself, you are able to make better choices about everything, from small decisions like which sweater you’ll buy to big decisions like which partner you’ll spend your life with. You'll have guidelines you can apply to solve life’s varied problems.

•SELF-CONTROL When you know yourself, you understand what motivates you to resist bad habits and develop good ones. You'll have the insight to know which values and goals activate your willpower.

•RESISTANCE TO SOCIAL PRESSURE When you are grounded in your values and preferences, you are less likely to say “yes” when you want to say “no.”

•Tolerance and Understanding of others Your awareness of your own foibles and struggles can help you empathize with others.

•VITALITY AND PRESSURE Being who you truly are helps you feel more alive and makes your experience of life richer, larger, and more exciting.

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