Who Are You Really?

I am always amazed at how much better I feel when I get around other people. Whether it be for networking or socializing I get energized by people and I find that when I am stuck in my office trying to get things done I am really drained at the end of the day. But, even if I have to go to several events in a day that involve people I come home tired, but happy. This is definitely a function of my personality style and I know myself well enough to know that is I am feeling sad or upset it is just time to get out there and see some people.

You may be like my spouse who needs a lot of time alone to feel energized. He enjoys quiet evenings and weekends to be able to recharge his batteries. If he had a job like mine we would starve and he would be insane.

So what do you know about yourself? Do you understand what makes you tick, or do you feel frustrated by your moods and are unable to identify what lifts your spirits. Personality plays a big role in the choices we make for our lives and if we are not careful to understand who we are, and what our strengths allow us to do, we may well operate at the level of our weaknesses and get stuck in positions that don’t suit us.

Take time to really understand what make you unique, it will help you to treat yourself better, understand the kinds of things you need to do all the time to keep yourself fresh and alive, choose jobs suited for you, and even pick friends.  Self analysis can lead to some serious “ah-ha” moments for you as you travel on your journey to find purpose for your life.