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Do You Really Know Who You Are?
Written by: Roger IngbretsenArticle Overview: To discover new truths about yourself and life in general, question your beliefs and assumptions. Do not be committed to them just because that is what you have always done, but rather take the time to truly examine why you believe the way you do.
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Do You Really Know Who You Are?
A friend once told me, it is much more important to know who you are than where you are going, because where you are going will definitely change as the world around you changes. I would also add that most of us have little or no control over how the world around us will change. However, if you take the time to know yourself or at the very least have somewhat of an idea about your likes or dislikes and your strengths and weaknesses, you may be better prepared to make better choices. This in turn can make you feel more satisfied, fulfilled and happier with your life both on and off the job.
Getting to know who you are consists of becoming aware of what is important to you and developing a reasonably solid understanding of yourself. This requires taking some time out of your busy schedule and quietly reflecting about many aspects of your life. You need to pursue a fact-finding mission about your values and beliefs along with how you see yourself in your private and public life. A thoughtful self assessment of getting to know who you are can help facilitate the alignment of your values and beliefs, so your actions will more closely serve your needs.
To discover new truths about yourself and life in general, question your beliefs and assumptions. Do not be committed to them just because that is what you have always done, but rather take the time to truly examine why you believe the way you do. At first blush, this could appear to be both difficult and challenging; however, by simply asking yourself questions such as the following, you can start this process. Get out a piece of paper or your computer and write answers to the following twenty questions. Trust me; this self assessment exercise is a real eye opener.
1. Am I happy?
2. Am I proud of my accomplishments?
3. Am I truly excited about what I do?
4. What are my interests, my passion?
5. What do I enjoy doing the most?
6. What are my goals both on and off the job?
7. What kind of work do I want to do?
8. What do I think I am really good at doing?
9. What do I think others think about me?
10. What are my strengths?
11. What are my weaknesses?
12. Where do I want to live?
13. Do I like to travel or stay in one place?
14. Do I prefer stability and regularity?
15. Do I enjoy risk taking and change?
16. Do I like to work fixed or flexible hours?
17. Do I think I am a fair and just person?
18. Do I want leadership responsibilities or am I more of a task-oriented person?
19. Do I have the training or education needed for career success?
20. If money was no object, what is the one thing I would really like to do?
After answering these self analysis questions plus others you can think of, ask yourself “why?” at least three times for each question. This approach will provide an even deeper insight as to why you think and feel the way you do about yourself. Your objective is to develop as clear a picture of who you think you are so you can then become more in tune with your desires, dreams, aspirations and your possible personal and career options. The next step is to take actions to become who you want to be.
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About the Author: Roger Ingbretsen RSS for Roger's articles - Visit Roger's website  Roger is a member of the International Coaching Federation. Additionally, he has completed many professional training programs attaining numerous certifications, a few of which include: The Harvard Law School “win-win” negotiation process, the Center for Creative Leadership “360-Degree Feedback” evaluation process and “Coach the Coach” program, the Zenger Miller “Team Training Certification Seminar” and “Executive Coaching” practices from the Professional School of Psychology, California. He is also a qualified administrator of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator personality inventory.
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