The Role of Therapy in Self-discovery
This may seem like a lofty thought to ponder, but if you don’t know who you are, it’s hard to move forward. A therapist is trained to invoke your ability to answer these difficult questions on your path to self-discovery. Just the thought of this is enough to discourage people from taking a step further. Having a therapist to encourage and guide you along the way is often the catalyst to a breakthrough.
Questions to Help with Self-discovery
- Who am I?
- Why is this important to me?
- What is the reasoning behind this?
Discovering who you are, who you aren’t, and who you want to be is the first step to moving forward. We are constantly making goals for our work, health, and family life. We need to do the same for our mental and emotional well-being.
The Role of Therapy: Building a Better You
Acknowledging that you are not the best version of yourself does not make you a failure. Our lives are constantly evolving, and so are we. In all that we do, it’s important to take a step back, assess, and take a look at what is working and what isn’t. A therapist can point you in the right direction toward self-discovery. This may begin with uncovering past traumas, experiences, and relationships that may have impacted your path.
Self-discovery Means Looking Back
A therapist will help you go back to a time when you felt differently or more stable. They may also uncover that stability has always been fleeting, and it’s up to you to forge it. We often lock away and try to forget difficulties from our past. Therapy will push you to those uncomfortable places, but it will lead to healing and forward movement.
Becoming More Self-aware
Friends and family are well-meaning, but sometimes it’s hard to make decisions if you’re always thinking about how it will impact other people. A therapist is able to make the focus about you. It’s not selfish to make your mental health a priority.
A therapist will help you to look at aspects of your life that you may not have given much consideration to. This means taking a deeper dive into how you respond to relationships and stress factors and understanding why.
Breaking Down Barriers to Start Building a Better You
Have you ever been told you couldn’t be successful in a specific field or that you would never reach a certain goal? A therapist can help you let of some of these unfounded limitations. If there is something you want to achieve, don’t stop just because someone along the way told you it wasn’t a good idea.
By prioritizing your voice and goals, you will become more self-assured in where you want to go. This will build your confidence in future endeavors. Even if you don’t always succeed, knowing that you are following what makes you happy will build a strong sense of who you are.
The journey to self-discovery is complex and constantly evolving. However, the most important part is listening to yourself. It can be scary, but taking charge of your life, even if there are mistakes along the way, is much more fulfilling than living someone else’s vision for your life.
For more information about the services we provide or if you’re ready to take the first step in building a better you, please contact us for a free consultation with one of our licensed therapists.
