30 questions to get to know yourself better

A selection of questions that invite you to reflect and form an adequate self-concept.

Self-knowledge is the key to our well-beingIt helps us to put our feet on the ground and to know where we are heading.

Reflecting on our internal and external experience helps us to know who we are and what meaning life has for us.

Questions to know yourself better

Sometimes, it can be difficult to stop and think, because many of us live under stress. To make it easier for you, I have selected 30 questions that will help you get to know yourself better..

1. Are you really doing what you want to do, or are you just satisfied with what you are doing?

When you look inside yourself and discover what motivates you most, you are on the right path to happiness and personal development. In order to know what one desires in life, it is necessary that we reflect deeply on our desires..

2. Do you consider yourself an emotionally intelligent person?

Emotional intelligence has proven to be necessary to enjoy greater well-being. The emotional self-knowledge is the first step to be able to regulate the emotions and to be able to relate with the others in a much better way.

3. Could you name three virtues that you possess?

Knowing yourself means knowing what you Excel at and what you can contribute to others. Many people, incredible as it may seem, are not able to answer this question.

4. Can you name three faults you possess?

If the previous question is often difficult to answer, it is even more complicated to assume one's own mistakes, it is even more complicated to assume one's own mistakes and to recognize and recognize that we are not all perfect.

5. What do you think others like most about you?

We all have virtues and we can all be liked by others. But it may happen that we never reflect on what others like about us. There are things about our personality that attract our environment.

6. What do you think others like the least about you?

While there are things about us that others admire, there are also things about us that they may hate. It is good to know this so that we can change.

7. Are you afraid of uncertainty?

One of the most incapacitating fears, because it it does not allow us to changeis the fear of uncertainty. It is a fear that many people suffer from, and that negatively affects personal development. To be aware of this fact is key to overcome it.

8. What is it that you know you do differently from other people?

We all have our talents, but not everyone is aware of them and therefore do not develop them. In order to develop our talents it is necessary to have knowledge about them.

9. Are you a morning or afternoon person?

Some people perform better in the morning and others in the afternoon and evening. Why is this? You can see more in this article "The differences between being a morning person and an evening person".

10. How would you like to be in 10 years?

Having a vision for the futureas long as it is realistic, is good for a person's growth. Therefore, it is ideal to consider a scenario to be able to move in that direction. However, this scenario will not be exact, since life surprises us every day.

11. What is your biggest dream?

We all have dreams and goals that will fulfill us if we achieve them. Knowing them helps us to motivate ourselves and strive for them every day.

12. What makes you proud of yourself?

In life there are good things and bad things. We all have good moments that we are enormously proud of.

13. Do you regret anything in this life?

But of course, not everything in this life is rosy, and sometimes mistakes are made. However, we should never dwell on them, it is healthier for our mind to accept them and let them go.

14. From 1 to 10, do you consider yourself happy?

We tend to live obsessed with happiness, thinking that we have to be happy 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. However, we live happy moments and not so happy moments. The important thing is to be aware of when we are not happy to be able to direct our life towards more pleasant moments.

15. What would you change in this world if you could?

There are times when we wish we could change the world, and it can make us feel bad. Knowing what is bothering us speaks volumes about us, but it should not paralyze us. If we can't change it, we must move on.

16. Would you be unfaithful?

Many will say no to this question. But honestly, would you? The answer is between you and yourself.

17. Where would you like to live if you could choose?

We can get used to living in our usual place just because we don't want to get out of our comfort zone, even though it doesn't make us happy. However, if we look inside ourselves, we might want to live somewhere else.

18. What is your favorite book?

If you are one of those who reads a lot, you may not know which is the best book you have read. which is the best book you have read. Perhaps there are many, or perhaps, if you stop to reflect, one has marked you forever.

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19. What is your favorite movie?

Our cinematographic tastes too provide valuable information about the type of person we are.. So reflecting on our favorite films can be good for us.

20. If you were an animal, what would you be?

Asking this question can bring an answer about one's own self-image and the characteristics of oneself that are considered most relevant.

21. What is the mood you like the least?

An answer that can bring to light manias, worries or situations that we try to avoid, because we can run away from situations that cause us discomfort.

22. What wish do you still have to fulfill?

We tend to live on autopilot and we do not stop to reflect on whether we are following the right path or not. Knowing what motivates us can make us happier.

23. Have you fulfilled all your sexual fantasies?

On a sexual level, it is also good to reflect without fear and without prejudice. This helps us to live our sexual life to the fullest.

24. What attitudes make you distrust others?

What we dislike about others says a lot about us. Therefore, knowing this can help us to have healthier relationships.

25. Do you have good self-esteem?

Self-esteem is key to happiness. But not everyone enjoys a healthy self-esteem and, in fact, there are several types. You can learn more about them in this article "The 4 types of self-esteem: do you value yourself?"

26. What areas of your life would you like to improve?

The different areas of our life (work, family, friends, etc.) contribute to our well-being. Knowing each area allows us to know what we need to work on to be happier..

27. What would be a good title for your autobiography?

This question can help you understand who you are and what is most relevant to you in your life.

28. In what situations would you be willing to lie?

We have all lied in our lives and it is not necessary to be a compulsive liar to do so.

29. What are you most irrationally afraid of?

Irrational fears can be part of our lives and can cause us great discomfort.They can cause us great discomfort. Recognizing that we suffer from them is the first step to reduce their impact on us.

30. What is your most vivid childhood memory?

Childhood is a very important part of our life that can mark us for better or worse. It is not good to relive it continuously, but it is not bad to know where we come from.