1: Discover Yourself: Fundamentals of Human Personality. watch the film or read.
Introduction
What makes you you? Personality is at the core of how we think, feel, and act. Understanding your own personality is not just interesting – it’s a powerful tool for better relationships, career choices, and quality of life. In this post, you’ll get a simple and practical introduction to what personality is, and how you can start discovering yourself.
What is personality?
Personality is about patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that are relatively stable over time. There are several theories in psychology, but one of the most recognized is the Big Five model :
Openness (creative vs. traditional)
Plannedness (structured vs. spontaneous)
Extroversion (outgoing vs. reserved)
Sociability (empathic vs. competitive)
Neuroticism (emotionally stable vs. sensitive)
This model provides a map – not a solution.
Why is self-awareness important?
When you understand your own patterns, it becomes easier to:
Make better decisions
Managing stress and emotions
Building healthier relationships
Choosing the right career path
Self-awareness gives you control, not limitations.
How to discover your personality
1. Reflect on yourself
Ask yourself questions:
What gives me energy?
What is draining me?
How do I react under pressure?
2. Get feedback
Others see sides of you that you don't notice yourself. Ask friends or colleagues.
3. Use personality tests
Tools like the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator or the Big Five can provide useful perspectives – but use them critically.
4. Write a diary
Writing helps you see patterns in thoughts and feelings over time.
Nature vs. environment
Your personality is shaped by both:
Genetics (what you are born with)
Environment (upbringing up, culture, experiences)
That means you are not “locked in” – you can develop.
Can personality be changed?
Yes, to a certain extent. Research in personality psychology shows that:
Major life events can affect you
Conscious training (habits, thought patterns) can bring about change
Self-reflection is key
Small adjustments over time can yield big results.
A simple exercise: Start today
Try this tonight:
Write down three situations from your day.
How did you react?
What does that say about you?
Do this for a week – you will start to see patterns.
Termination
Self-discovery is a lifelong process. The better you know yourself, the more consciously you can live. Personality is not about putting yourself in a box – it's about understanding what choices you actually have.
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