How to Rediscover Yourself

Whether you're young or old, married or single, chances are the stress of work, time and relationships have put you out of touch with yourself. You may not have time for your friends, your hobbies or your favorite pastimes, which can make for a pretty miserable existence. The only way to cure this frustrating phase is to rediscover yourself and devote time to who you truly are and who you want to become.

Instructions

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  Remember a time when you were happy in life. Doing this partly tells you what makes you tick, but it also shows you where things may have gone wrong.

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  Make time for yourself every day. Whether you like to exercise, meditate, read, paint or cross-stitch, find a little time where you can be alone and relax with your activity.

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  Sit down, relax and imagine your dream life scenario. Try to avoiding wishing you could fix things like debt, sickness and relationship problems. Instead, focus on finding a scenario that's positive and shows you what makes you happy.

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  Have the courage to stand up for yourself. You don't need to be pushy or mean, but you'll have a hard time rediscovering your passion and leading a contented life if you can't protect yourself from others.

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  Set goals and use them to drive you forward through hard times in life. Not only does this keep you level-headed and out of mental trouble, but it also helps you ignore the negative aspects of your life and focus on the positives.

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  Indulge in your favorite activities, regardless of how childish or whimsical other people think they are.