Lifelong learning isn’t just about accumulating facts; it’s also learning about you; discovering who you are, becoming self aware. It’s about understanding your values, strengths, and weaknesses. When you know yourself, you can build better relationships and lead a more fulfilling life.
“You can’t build relationships with others until you figure out your relationship with you.”
This simple yet profound idea underpins our approach to personal development and lifelong learning.
The Role of Self-Awareness
Self-awareness is essential. It means understanding your thoughts, emotions, and behaviours. When you are self-aware, you understand why you do what you do and how to navigate challenges more effectively.
The 9 Dimensions of Wellness
To guide this journey, explore the 9 Dimensions of Wellness:
- Physical: Stay active and eat well.
- Creative: Express yourself through creativity.
- Financial: Manage your money wisely.
- Environmental: Live in harmony with your surroundings.
- Occupational: Find satisfaction in your work.
- Spiritual: Seek meaning and purpose.
- Intellectual: Keep learning and challenging yourself.
- Social: Build strong, supportive relationships.
- Emotional: Manage your emotions effectively.
Transformative Learning and Personal Growth
Transformative learning changes how you see yourself and the world. It’s about questioning your assumptions and beliefs, leading to profound growth.
The Jungian Model: Self, Psyche, and Persona
Carl Jung’s model of the Self, Psyche, and Persona offers deep insights into our inner world. The Self is the core of our personality, encompassing both conscious and unconscious parts. The Psyche is our inner world of thoughts and feelings, while the Persona is the mask we wear in social interactions.
NOTE: We explore Jung and his model in our— The Spiritual YOU —online learning program.
Exploring the 9 Dimensions of Wellness helps integrate our Self, Psyche, and Persona. This leads to greater authenticity and fulfillment.
Take our Wellness Quiz and peek at our starter program below and see if it resonates. It’s a great piece of learning to get your learning journey started.
I have only recently discovered the benefits of really exploring myself and now developing self-awareness. It really is a powerful learning pathway to undertake. Great piece, thank you.
Thanks Charmaine, I absolutely agree with you. This has been my lived experience and I recommend to everyone–take the time to explore Self.