Explore the World's Best Ideas
Join today and uncover 100+ curated journeys from 50+ topics. Unlock access to our mobile app with extensive features.
Knowing yourself can be hard for many people. It is vague and we are not quite sure how to start on the journey. Here is a simple way you can start.Â
We learn more about ourselves when we place ourselves in unfamiliar situations. So, put yourself in a situation you would not normally be in and take a notepad and pen to jot down what you learned.Â
It could be going on a solo holiday or eating out alone.Â
44
242 reads
Make sure the people you are around inspired you to become better. They may be doing extraordinary things or just kind and gentle.Â
These characteristics will rub off on you and make you a better person too.Â
37
144 reads
It is better to walk alone than to walk with a load. You should make sure that all those who bring negativity, even if they are close to your heart, exit your life.Â
You will constantly go through life with baggage you do not need if you keep people around you that weigh you down.Â
36
132 reads
Write down 3 things every day that you are grateful for. It can be as small as having a great sandwich for lunch.
35
153 reads
Remember that not everything you see on social media is real. Most people upload their best photos and best experiences of life on there. That gives others the impression that their life is all butterflies and rainbows.Â
However, that is probably not the case. We all go through tough times, and we do not look our best all the time. So do not compare yourself to a false reality.Â
33
100 reads
Writing is a great way to let out our inner thoughts. You may learn something about yourself through it.
34
135 reads
It may be hard at first, especially if you are shy. But by asking open-ended questions like "where are you off to?" may spark a good conversation.Â
It is important you add new people to your life to build on your life experiences and learn more.Â
32
119 reads
We tend to get emotionally attached to many things in life. However, they often come from our past and we may have grown since then.Â
So have a cleanup and look forward to the future.Â
33
138 reads
It is so easy to get caught up in a drama that is not yours by watching TV. Try turning it off and learn something new instead.Â
33
113 reads
Spend time walking in your local park or the forest. Get in touch with nature and experience peace.
33
113 reads
Reading connects you with someone else's story. So why not read to open up your perspective whilst living life through someone else's lens.Â
32
122 reads
Unlock your inner child and find humour and joy in the small things.Â
31
150 reads
It is important that we not spend our day just completing the same old task. That may be going to work, school or running your business.Â
You must take time out to do something which is both fun and satisfying to you. It will help you appreciate life more.Â
33
108 reads
Try to do something for someone every day. It will help you feel a sense of belonging and put a bit more happiness in the world.Â
31
143 reads
IDEAS CURATED BY
Visionary and Writer at Tavian’s Blog. Writing to inspire creators, and encourage others to be their best selves.
Learn more about personaldevelopment with this collection
How to write an effective resume
How to network and make connections
How to prepare for a job interview
Related collections
Similar ideas
Read & Learn
20x Faster
without
deepstash
with
deepstash
with
deepstash
Personalized microlearning
—
100+ Learning Journeys
—
Access to 200,000+ ideas
—
Access to the mobile app
—
Unlimited idea saving
—
—
Unlimited history
—
—
Unlimited listening to ideas
—
—
Downloading & offline access
—
—
Supercharge your mind with one idea per day
Enter your email and spend 1 minute every day to learn something new.
I agree to receive email updates