You’re looking for some guidance — not from a specific religion or philosophy of life but from time-tested collective wisdom.
What better than a collection of life truths shared by humans of all times, places, and cultures?
These are not bound to a particular worldview. But they’ll undoubtedly influence yours.
Welcome to our list of truths for every human, whatever your situation and needs.
To gain the most benefit from this list of 21, let’s start by explaining what a universal truth is.
We are all familiar with people who claim to be “type A” or “type B” when it comes to their personalities.
Type A people are known to be high achievers who like to be in control, while Type B people are less competitive and more relaxed.
But did you know that there is also a type C personality as well as a type D?
Types C and D are two of the four primary personality and behavior groups defined by the DISC personality theory and assessment (explained below).
“Just be yourself.” Have you heard that before?
It sounds so simple, yet it often seems unattainable. You'd love to just be yourself if you knew exactly who that is.
We get so caught up trying to be somebody else, somebody better, that we lose ourselves in the process. Or never find ourselves at all.
Sometimes, what we think is our real self is just a facade we use to show off to the world or to cover our flaws.
So, how do we become our true and authentic selves?
How do we regain our sense of being in a world so engrossed by false idols and insincere personalities?
Let's talk about simple yet effective things you can do to become yourself again.
Do you take time every day to enjoy the small things in life?
Most people don't at the time they happen — only in retrospect.
You may naturally feel excited during big life events – weddings, newborn babies, first homes, job promotions, and so on – and I don’t mean to diminish their importance.
However, we often reminisce about enjoying the small things in life, those everyday moments that have made up the fabric of our lives.
Kurt Vonnegut said, “Enjoy the little things in life because one day you’ll look back and realize they were the big things.”
Self-discovery is a fundamental part of a thriving, balanced life, and it’s not an exaggeration to say it’s impossible to live your best life without it.
Why?
Because when you don’t have a self-discovery journey, you’re less aware of triggers and other self-assessment deficiencies.
When that’s the case, your professional output and relationships suffer.
You’re not at your best, and your mind frequently wanders to destructive places.
But there’s a solution: self-discovery worksheets for adults.