Self-Complexity
This concept refers to our perceived knowledge of ourselves, based on the number of distinct aspects we believe we possess.
Goals, relationships, and activities are all part of a network forming our sense of self.
The lower your self-complexity, the more fragile you are. But if your self-complexity is higher—you have a couple of hobbies, personal goals outside of work, and relationships outside of your family members—your sense of self is stronger.
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