Identity Crisis: How Well Do You Know Yourself?

At times, we ask ourselves if there's something wrong with us. Sometimes, there are instances when even we don't understand ourselves. Most likely because of a mood swing. Girls can relate when a period is on its way.

Having said that, I am going to answer personal questions to help me define myself. It's a way to know myself better.

So here we go:

1.What are my strengths?

I would say that my strengths would be my skills in music, my personality as a good friend, and my commitment to my relationships with my loved ones.

Over the years, these strengths were not acquired inborn. I have developed these growing up and I can say that I have nurtured these well.

My music skills, I already have a clue that I have it when I started playing the flute in school during grade school. Introversion has probably given me this opportunity to maximize what music has in store for me. Although I'm still on the average level, I'm still learning day by day.

2.What are my values? What do I believe in? (consider politics, religion, social issues)

Oh wow. What a controversial question. When it comes to politics, I am kind of apathetic to this one. I have witnessed how politicians make promises to the public and yet still made those to be broken.

With the upcoming election, I'm still confused about which one to choose. The rivalry of the candidates has been all over social media. It's chaotic and toxic. If social media already existed in the early 80s, I wonder how toxic the media can go now.

Still, I have the right to exercise to vote. I'm choosing who's the lesser evil. There's no perfect government. Let's be realistic. However, we should choose the one who deserves it the most based on their profile. Let's treat them as if they're applying for a job. There have to be certain qualifications that should be checked first.

With religion, I'm not really particular about it. No religion can save us. It is our faith that will. As long as you are a good person, that's enough. Some people are so devoted to their religion but are actually doing bad things. The hypocrisy.

3.What or who gives me comfort?

My family. Their support gives me comfort. I have written about the inner peace that I needed and it's mainly because of them. I am doing fine if they're healthy and safe. Everyone in the family gives me comfort.

Sunny is my main companion since 2019. She gives me comfort when I'm down. She notices me when I cry, and stays close to me every time. When she gets sick, I am deeply worried that is why I am very cautious of what she's doing.

4.What is my biggest failure?

My biggest failure would be not pursuing the things I wanna do. Not passing the civil exams, not being able to work in the government and have a stable job, not joining the society of its standards do not make a big deal to me as I matured.

Looking back, I saw how determined I was to achieve those but I am just doing it without a sense of purpose. Supporting my family is my ultimate goal but I have yet to discover my vow of generosity.

I can say that things are slowly happening and I know I'm fulfilling my purposes. I believe God gave me the second chance to live for me to value life and give meaning to it.

5.What does my inner critic tell me?

My inner critic always gives me doubts about myself. I've had a hard time handling this which caused me to harm myself. Then again, as I found my purpose or mission, I know that it is only a state of mind. It still bothers me but I always go back to the thought that it's only a mood swing and tomorrow is a different story to tell.

6.What do I do to show myself self-compassion and self-care?

I should take care of myself too so I can do the things I want to do. And so, to do self-care, I always make sure that I get enough amount of sleep every night. My body demands sleep and true enough, I start my day feeling fine and energetic the next day.

I treat myself by eating the foods I like whenever I craved those. PMS has a great influence on this but regardless of what it is, if it makes me happy, I buy it but with moderation. Anything done beyond moderation is bad.

If you guys wanna ask yourselves, something for you to evaluate, here's the link:

https://psychcentral.com/blog/imperfect/2016/04/26-question-to-help-you-know-yourself-better#Questions-to-help-you-know-yourself-better:

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Thanks for reading.

Keep safe everyone!