Find yourself.
This is a phrase we hear often, but what does it mean to find yourself?
Soul-searching can be defined in many different ways, but it is generally thought to be a way to step back, examine yourself, learn more about yourself, feel connected with your inner being, and understand your personal goals and values.
When research has shown that only 8% of us achieve the goals we set for ourselves in life, soul-searching becomes all the more important. Plus, there’s no better time to practice soul-searching than when pandemic-induced social distancing brings on the depression, stress, and loneliness.
Why bother with soul-searching?
The concept may seem cliché to some and silly to others, but the truth is that soul-searching has a host of benefits that can help all of us to understand and become the best versions of ourselves. Soul-searching is much needed because:
It can lead to contentment, satisfaction, and an overall feeling of fulfillment and happiness as it helps us to both determine and accomplish our goals.