To find yourself, think for yourself
We all want to be successful in life, find peace and find ourselves. But many times we forget how important it is to find that "self". The way we follow the advice of society, family, friends or others, our own wants and thoughts are often suppressed. But to truly find ourselves, we must first learn to think for ourselves.
What does thinking for ourselves mean?
Thinking for ourselves means finding the answers to these questions, who am I, what do I want, what is the purpose of my life. Listening to your own mind without thinking about what others will think or say. This is not ego or pride, but the first step to self-development.
From childhood, we are taught that what adults say is exactly what they say, let's listen to others and not talk about ourselves too much. These teachings teach us to think for others, not for ourselves. But every person is different, every life journey is different. So it is not possible to live our life according to others' standards.
Why is it important to think for yourself?
Know yourself better Do you really want to be a doctor, or are you doing it because of your parents' wishes? Do you really want to have a job, or do you want to start your own business? The answers to these questions are only in your own mind.
Confidence increases If you can make your own decisions, your confidence increases. Even if you make mistakes, you can learn from them. You will know that it is your own decision, and therefore both success and failure will teach you. Peace of mind comes when you follow your own will, there is a satisfaction in your mind. When you live for others, there is always a kind of pressure. It is as if you are wearing a mask - always trying to please others and keeping your own happiness away.
How to think for yourself? Ask yourself questions Take at least 5 minutes every day and ask yourself what have I learned today? Am I happy? Is what I am doing really what I like? These questions will gradually bring you back to yourself. Reduce comparison with others Do not make your life small by seeing the success of others on social media. Your journey is like yours. To find your own path, you have to come out of the shadow of others.
Give yourself freedom of thought Give yourself some freedom to think. If you doubt an opinion, belief or idea, think about it, question it. Instead of thinking that what society says is right - use your own logic. Be brave to make mistakes Thinking yourself does not always mean making right decisions. Sometimes mistakes will happen. But learning from them makes you more experienced. So don't be afraid of mistakes.
Finding yourself is not just about knowing your name, identity or profession. It is a deep mental journey, where you will learn to understand your soul. This journey begins when you start thinking for yourself, not for others.
Everyone's life is given only once. So, it is most important to build that life in your own way, with your own thoughts. So start today, thinking for yourself little by little.
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