THE BENEFITS OF SELF-KNOWLEDGE

Self-knowledge is about knowing who you are on a deep level. It means you have an understanding of your thoughts, beliefs and values, as well as an awareness of how these have been shaped by your past experience and how they influence the decisions you make now.

An important thing to remember about self-knowledge is that it’s an ongoing journey of selfawareness. It’s not something you’re ever done with.

Here’s why self-knowledge is important:

◗ It boosts your confidence. Knowing yourself means you know what makes you unique and you’re more likely to embrace your abilities and potential.

◗ Making the right choices will be easier. When you know yourself, you know what will really makes you happy. This translates into being able to see more clearly what is the right and wrong decision for you in any given situation.

◗ It will help you understand others better. If you can acknowledge and accept your own weaknesses, you’re more likely to be understanding of others’ imperfections as well.

◗ It’s the first step to knowing your worth. People with greater self-awareness are more likely to value themselves, be understanding of others’ imperfections and not seek or be dependent on validation from others.