- What do I love about my life?
- What do I feel like my life is missing and how can I get more of what I need?
- Where do I want to be in 5 years?
- Who are the people in my life that make me the happiest?
- When am I the happiest version of me?
- What do I love doing?
It’s what healed my eating disorder. It’s what made me let go of my past. It’s what’s patched my broken soul back together and it’s what keeps me grounded, loved and balanced on a daily basis.
It’s a part of my life that I cannot and will not do without ever again. I’m passionate about it and I want to share the wonders of it with the world.
However, there was a time when self-care seemed elusive too me, something that was for others but certainly not for me. I had no idea how to get started or what to do and I know that you feel the same way too.
In order to lower the barrier of entry to your very own self-care practice, I’ve written down the 22 most important self-love questions.
Not all of them are easy to answer, so be patient with yourself and always show compassion. The answers may vary from day to day as you grow and evolve. Give yourself some room to breathe and dig deep into your longings, your needs and your wants and slowly start to fall in love with yourself again.
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How often have you copied the same goals from year to year, giving promises of 100% fulfillment? But suddenly – December is on the nose, and everything conceived remains on paper. You reproach yourself, scold, do not understand why you are so lazy and do not keep your promises. However, as a rule, the matter is completely different – these are simply not your goals.
Sit down and talk to yourself. Define what self-love means to you. Define the goals, having reached which, you will feel satisfied, calm and cheerful. If you feel that you want to first live for yourself, and closer to 30 years to have a baby, then you do not need to record “Have two children under 25 years old.” Yes, it may be so accepted in our society, but this is not what you specifically want.
Can I rely on myself?
This is a very serious matter. Can you create the life you dream about on your own, without counting on anyone, without asking anyone for help? The behavior and thoughts of people are so unpredictable that your existence can change in one second at the behest of the person on whom you depend. Self-love means your life should only be in your hands. It doesn’t matter how close you are to people, what plans you are building, you only have you. Learn to support yourself, find your interests, fall in love with life alone. This is good self love.
What do I need to be more at peace with myself?
Being completely at peace with yourself is a huge leap of faith to take, but oh so rewarding. This question invites you to dig deep and find out more about the needs that you have for yourself.
The Ultimate List of Self-Discovery Questions to Help You Get to Know Yourself
How well do you know yourself?
I mean besides your favourite food and the type of music that gets you going. Although it’s good to know these basic preferences you have—since they seem to come up every first date you go ever go on—they barely scratch the surface of who you are as a complex, fascinating human being.
Who, me? But I’m so…boring.
If that’s what you’re thinking, STOP. You’re not boring, not in the least bit!
In fact, you’re a beautiful onion.
You’ve got a lot more going on underneath your skin than you can imagine. Whatever you think you know about yourself, there’s always another layer waiting for you to peel back and discover a new dimension. You just might not realize this yet.
Now doesn’t that sound like an onion?
So today, I’m sharing an epic list of my favourite questions to ask yourself—to help you peel back those layers and uncover bits about yourself that may surprise you, delight you, or give you further food for thought.
You ready to gain deep insight into the universe within?
Oh, and if you would like to have these questions handy, I created a calendar template you can download and print yourself. The calendar comes with 10 self-reflection questions each month to keep you reflecting for a whole year! Get Tips on Healthy and Happy Living Delivered to Your Inbox!
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FAQ
What are the questions about self-love?
- Do I believe I’m worthy of good things like love and happiness? …
- In what ways do I show love for myself?
- Do I speak up when I feel I’m not getting what I deserve?
- How comfortable am I with saying “no” to things or people who don’t bring me joy?
What are some self care questions?
What are the 10 questions about yourself?