For instance, your list might include 1) Your partner, 2) Your friends, 3) Your family, 4) Helping your community, 5) Self-expression.

For instance, let’s say you dream of living by the beach and helping animals. You might set goals to move to a city near the beach, get a job at a vet clinic, and volunteer for an animal welfare group.

For example, you might write down that you’re good at math, are a fast runner, and are creative. As another example, you may decide that a time you felt most successful was when you helped your friend with their homework. This might help you realize that you’re good at teaching and enjoy helping others. When it comes to weaknesses, focus on what you can improve. For instance, you might struggle with public speaking, which could be a weakness for you.

For example, you might take an online test to find your Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, which helps you understand your personality. You might also take quizzes to evaluate your verbal and numerical reasoning skills.

To get the most out of your journaling habit, set a time to revisit your old entries. For instance, you might reread the prior month’s entries on the first weekend of the month. Do your best to write every day. It’s okay if you only have time to write a quick list or jot down incomplete sentences.

Fighting or suppressing your emotions can make them boil over and makes it take longer for you to work through them. Be honest about how you feel and give yourself time to deal with it. For example, you might feel sad after getting passed over for a promotion. Don’t try to fight the feeling! Tell yourself, “I’m sad right now because I thought I was going to get the job. It’s okay to feel this way. ”

For instance, you might call a friend after a stressful day at work, color in an adult coloring book to decompress, or take a warm bath to release the tension in your body. Try out different stress relievers to see what works for you. Options include things like going for a walk, journaling, sipping on hot tea, playing with your pet, reading, or engaging in a hobby.

For example, let’s say you blew up at your friend for yelling at a dog. You might realize that seeing people be mean to animals is an emotional trigger for you. In the future, you might take a deep breath and count to 10 before you address your concerns about how animals are being treated.

Sight: Describe what you see around you or focus on a specific color. Sound: Notice the sounds you hear in your environment or turn on some music. Smell: Pick out the smells around you or sniff an essential oil. Touch: Feel the texture of an item or rub your hand on your skin. Taste: Stick your tongue out to taste the air or chew a piece of gum.

If your mind wanders, bring it back to your breath. Look for guided meditations online or use a free app, such as Headspace, Calm, or Insight Timer.

For instance, you might send 5 of your closest friends and family members an email asking them for their opinion about you. You might ask the following questions: 1) What 10 words would you use to describe me? 2) What are my top 5 strengths? 3) What are 3 ways that I could improve myself?

A person has open body language when they face you, keep their arms open or at their sides, and don’t cross their legs when sitting. They have closed body language when they turn away from your, fold their arms across their body, or cross their legs while sitting. Keep in mind that how people act around you is partially based on their personality and what’s comfortable for them. Don’t assume that someone who is folding their arms in front of their body is offended by you. They might just be a nervous person.

For example, read over your performance review at work. Similarly, review your grades and written comments on school assignments. If your workplace or class doesn’t have built-in reviews, ask your supervisor or instructor to give you regular feedback. For instance, they might review your performance monthly or quarterly.

Ask your friend to film you during different activities. For instance, they might film you talking with a friend, interacting with an authority figure, and giving a presentation. This allows you to evaluate yourself in different scenarios. It’s best to make several different videos at different times so you can watch yourself on different days.