The Art of Finding Yourself: How to Forge Your Own Path
There is a myriad of reasons why people struggle to find themselves. Sometimes, people experience burnout. In other cases, it’s easy to never be sure if you’re not intentional about the process. Still, there’s a special art to finding yourself. If you’re beginning this journey, consider four of the best tips you can utilize in order to forge your own path as you find yourself.
1. Remember Who You Once Were
Think about times when life was a bit simpler. Whether you have to think back to your childhood or freshman year in undergrad, think about what made life feel simple, better or sweeter. Think about the activities you enjoyed. Sometimes, trauma and stressful life experiences can make an individual forget who they are at the core. When your back is against the wall, you’re now consumed with getting through the day. Try to mentally go back to a time when you were waiting for bedtime to arrive. Reflect on what the common denominators were that made your life sweeter during those seasons of your life. You might’ve painted every day, attended a dance class once a week or spent more time with people you loved. You can always revive those parts of your life again.
2. Take Other Perspectives into Consideration
It’s famously stated that you can’t see the picture when you’re in the frame. It’s helpful to have someone provide a different perspective. Granted, you don’t have to follow their words precisely. It is still wise to tap into your intuition in order to know the path for your own life. Still, if you have a wise loved one who can speak life into your soul, spend time with them. If you have a religious leader you trust, consult them for wisdom. If you love to connect with psychics and others who provide perspectives on the future, consider what the connection can do for your own clarity. Viewing your situation from a psychic’s perspective could help you rethink what life decisions will suit you best.
3. Schedule Time with Yourself
When you’re running a household, connecting with employees or making sure you keep your head on straight, it’s tempting to place yourself on the back burner. Instead of doing this, be intentional about scheduling time to connect with yourself. Schedule activities like a trip to a local restaurant, a staycation or a morning walk where you can connect with yourself on a regular basis.
4. Try Different Hobbies
If someone were to ask you about your favorite hobbies, would you have an answer that doesn’t revolve around work? Cultivate hobbies that you’re not monetizing. Allow these activities to be solely for pleasure. A part of finding yourself involves the enjoyment of leisure. You’re a human being and not a human doing. Take time to enjoy hobbies and just be.
Never feel ashamed regarding where you are in your life’s journey. You’re not in competition with anyone else. This is why it’s best to remember that you’re truly forging your own path. You have the ability to take all of your life’s experiences and lessons in order to build a better future for yourself. By finding yourself, it’ll be easier to align yourself with the trajectory that works for you. Rewarding experiences are ahead as the best is yet to come when you intentionally master the art of finding yourself.