How do i get to know myself?

Question

So I know this is a hard task in life that a lot of people struggle with, but I was hoping that some of you could give me a few tips on things I can do to learn more about myself. I dunno..i feel like if someone were to ask me what my hobbies were and what I'm like and what I'm interested in..I wouldnt know what to say. Like there are some people who have a list of things they are very passionate about, and they know what their best qualities are and worst qualities are..they know what they would like to learn in the future, and they know how much potential they have and what their talents are..I'm not sure about any of that really..i know i like being on the comp and going out with friends..but there has definitely gotta be more going on that I havent discovered yet. So please, if u can, give me some advice on how i can become better acquainted with myself. And please be serious about this.

Answer 1

First of all i really like you question. It is best question i have come across till now on yahoo answer.

To understand yourself you have to steal some time for you. Every evening when you go to bed sit down with a pen and paper. Jot down what you did for the day and categorize them in to 3-4 groups. You can group them more and check for following.

What good things you did.
What bad things you did.
What made you fell good/ happy /excited.
What made you fell wrong /bad/ unhappy.
If you want to change something, what it will be.

Do it for 10 days, things will be clear to you. What all you like, what all you hate, where you want improvement, what makes you happy, what make you sad.

If you further link them up i can guarantee you will find you way of life.

I did this 5 years back for an interview and i was selected out of 60 candidates for British oil and Gas company.
The questions put to mew(few of them).

1: How well you know Ur self.
2: What is good in you.
3: What is bad in you.
4: Where you want to see Ur self after 5 years.
5: If you have to change something in you what is it going to be.

they asked me 45 questions like this and i was allowed to see the report later. I scored 87% for answering these questions, even thought one of my technical answer was wrong.

You have all the answers in you but we don't have time to look into.

I hope you will find meaning of your like soon as i did few years back. I always use my pen and paper and it makes my life easy.

Few months back we planned to buy new house, my wife and me sat down as usual and jot down +ive and -ive things. Finally we decided to stay back and made some repairs. We are very happy with our decision. Sometimes it becomes so easy for us to choose the right way.

Answer 2

From the sounds of things... you already know some things about your self that you aren't giving yourself credit for... like that you are on the comp a lot.. so you must have some sort of skills... and you have really good grammar...and spelling...sorry.. I'm a nerd and i notice dumb things like that. What I've found really helpful is to go outside to the park, take a pen and a pad of paper with you and find a quiet place to park your fanny. then, close your eyes and image a white room with a clear juice jug sitting in the middle of the room.(you know the kind.. with the rounded handle, and the funny glass lip..) then, when you have that picture in your head.. let your mind wander and write it all down. you'd be surprised what you come up with.
sometimes you will end up with a poem or something will surface that you may have been unconsciously worrying about. make sure that you write EVERYTHING down. even the stupid trivial stuff like if the word 'purple' drifts into your mind.soon you will realize that these are things that you subconsciously suppress or ignore and you;ll find that most people have an insanely quirky side that you will love. hope I've been a little help!

Answer 3

Solo vacation, preferable overseas. Seriously. A little scary maybe, but you'll definitely learn some things about yourself when you're in a different culture without all of your familiar people and places to back you up.

Answer 4

who am i?? its the toughest question one can ask. and till date i havent heard a satisfactory answer to this question. the best way to get acquainted with yourself is to do what brings you satisfaction. it is when you re satisfied and your mind is at peace that u think clearly. dont run after the success as it is a criteria laid down by society and if u run after it then you ll feel irritated in the end. so first thing is to do wat u re interested in..wat is approved by your conscience...then do it and stand by it....life is to live and not to think too much....

Answer 5

hobbies are the things you enjoy to do like you want to read novels, interest- what you like for example youre interested in arts & crafts, designing things, your attitude is what you are describe yourself, just think of it youd know,, they say no one knows yourself best besides you,,you must be socially active to discover the "undiscovered" things about yourself, keep going =)

Answer 6

Look in the mirror daily and talk to yourself then answer you will get to know yourself real fast.

Answer 7

sit in the park and listen to smooth music. try writing down what you feel. prayer helps you. try holisticonline.com. walking and seeing nature helps you see yourself in a light so real.

Answer 8

In all seriousness, examine yourself in your mental mirror. And be honest with yourself about what you see. Then accept what you see and learn to live with it.

Answer 9

ok lets see......well ok i want you to do something...do you notice what you do everyday and do you enjoy it. like do you catch yourself singing in the shower or walkin or something and you enjoy it then you might look into that. like if your cooking...and you find yourself enjoying that. or running...athlete something you enjoy. maybe you never noticed but i dont know.

Answer 10

This webpage can help you since it teaches you all about yourself!

http://phifoundation.org/happiness.html