Quotes:
Socrates - “The unexamined life is not worth living.”
Aristotle - “Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.”
Epictetus - “We cannot choose our external circumstances, but we can always choose how we respond to them.”
Seneca - “He suffers more than necessary, who suffers before it is necessary.”
What does self-discovery really mean?
Why does it matter to understand yourself?
Aspects of self-discovery look like: Interpersonal reflection; Values, Morals and Beliefs; Passions or interests; How we face challenges; Mindfulness and our ability to be present; Acceptance of self; External influences and integration;
In what ways can counseling help with self-discovery? (A ChatGPT answer) - Offers an open and non-judgmental space. The reflective listening from the counselor helps clients hear and understand their own thoughts more clearly. Probing questions from the counselor helps to identify patterns. Deeper exploration of values and beliefs. Feedback and Validation. Development of coping strategies and mindfulness.
What gets in the way of self-discovery?
Some classical examples of self-discovery: Frodo Baggins, Luke Skywalker, and Jack Skellington.
Places to go to better help understand who you are:
understandmyself.com The Big 5 Aspect Scale - Agreeableness, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Neuroticism, Openness to Experience
yourmorals.org - Care, Equality, Loyalty, Authority, Purity, Proportionality
