how to get to know yourself when you are feeling lost or disconnected. self discovery.
Published 2024-04-29
In this video, Erica discusses how to get to know yourself through a series of simple steps. She emphasizes the importance of self-discovery and offers nine strategies to help listeners connect with their true selves. These strategies include going for walks, journaling, traveling, going on solo dates, doing healing work, learning the different parts of oneself, and trying new activities. Erica highlights the significance of these practices in gaining clarity, finding authenticity, and breaking free from societal expectations.
Takeaways
Self-discovery is an ongoing journey that requires intentional effort.
Going for walks without distractions allows for introspection and listening to one's thoughts and feelings.
Journaling helps in understanding one's emotions, opinions, and desires.
Traveling, even to new local places, exposes individuals to new environments and allows them to explore their authentic selves.
Going on solo dates and spending time alone helps in discovering personal preferences and interests.
Engaging in healing work, such as therapy or energy work, helps in uncovering and releasing past traumas and coping mechanisms.
Learning the different parts of oneself, such as the ego self and soul self, aids in understanding one's true identity.
Trying new activities expands one's horizons and allows for self-exploration and growth.
These practices contribute to gaining clarity, finding authenticity, and breaking free from societal expectations.
Chapters
00:00
The Journey of Self-Discovery
05:07
Traveling: Exposing Yourself to New Environments
10:29
Learning the Different Parts of Yourself
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Keywords
self-discovery, getting to know yourself, walks, journaling, travel, solo dates, healing work, learning, trying new activities