Self-knowledge is key to our well-being , because it helps us to put our feet on the ground and know where to go.

Reflecting on our internal and external experience allows us to know who we are and what meaning life has for us.

Questions to know yourself better

Sometimes it can be difficult to stop and think, as many people live under stress. To make it easier for you, I have selected 30 questions to help you get to know yourself better .

1. Are you really doing what you want to do, or are you just settling for what you do?

When you look inside yourself and discover what motivates you most, you are walking the right path to happiness and personal development. To know what one wants in life, it is necessary to reflect deeply on our desires .

2. Do you consider yourself an emotionally intelligent person?

Emotional intelligence has been shown to be necessary for greater well-being. Emotional self-knowledge is the first step to be able to regulate emotions and to be able to relate to others in a much better way.

3. Could you say three virtues you possess?

Knowing oneself means knowing what one excels at and what one can bring to others. Many people, incredible as it may seem, are not able to answer this question.

4. Could you say three defects you have?

If the previous question is often difficult to answer, it is even more complicated to assume one’s mistakes and to recognize that not everyone is perfect.

5. What do you think others like best about you?

We all have virtues and we can all be liked by others. But we may never reflect on what others like about us. There are things about our personality that appeal to our surroundings.

6. What do you think others like least about you?

While there are things about us that others admire, there are also things about us that they may hate. It’s good to know so that we can change.

7. Are you afraid of uncertainty?

One of the most disabling fears, because does not allow change , is the fear of uncertainty. It is a fear that many people suffer from, and which negatively affects personal development. Having knowledge about this fact is key to being able to overcome it.

8. What is it that you know you do differently from other people?

We all have our talent, but not everyone is aware of it and therefore does not develop it. To be able to develop our talents it is necessary to have knowledge about them.

9. Are you a morning or afternoon person?

Some people perform better in the morning and others in the afternoon and evening. Why is this? You can see more in this article “The Difference Between Morning and Evening”.

10. How would you like to be in 10 years?

Having a vision for the future , provided it is realistic, is good for a person’s growth. Therefore, it is a good idea to consider a scenario to be able to pull in that direction. However, that scenario will not be exact, since life surprises us every day.

11. What is your biggest dream?

We all have dreams and goals that will fulfill us if we achieve them. Knowing them helps us to motivate ourselves and fight for them every day that passes.

12. What makes you proud of yourself?

There are good things and bad things in life. We all have good moments that we are extremely proud of.

13. Do you have any regrets in this life?

But of course, not everything in this life is rosy, and sometimes mistakes are made. Now, we should never re-create them, it is healthier for our minds to accept them and let them go.

14. From 1 to 10, do you consider yourself happy?

We tend to live obsessed with happiness, thinking that you have to be happy 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. However, we live happy moments and not so happy moments. The important thing is to be aware of when we are not so that we can direct our life towards more pleasant moments.

15. What would you change about this world if you could?

There are times when we wish we could change the world, and it can make us feel bad. Knowing what’s bothering us speaks volumes about us, but it shouldn’t paralyze us. If we can’t change it, we have to move on.

16. Would you be unfaithful?

Many will say no to this question. But, honestly, would you be? The answer is between you and yourself.

17. Where would you like to live if you had a choice?

We can get used to living in the usual place just by not leaving the comfort zone, and even though it doesn’t make us happy. Now, if we look inside, we may want to live somewhere else.

18. What is your favorite book?

If you read a lot, you may not be aware of which is the best book you have ever read . There may be many of them, or perhaps, if you stop and think about it, one has marked you forever.

19. What is your favorite movie?

Our film tastes also provide valuable information about the kind of person we are . So reflecting on our favourite films can be good for us.

20. If you were an animal, what would you be?

Asking this question can bring an answer about one’s self-image and the characteristics of oneself that are considered most relevant.

21. What is your least favorite state of mind?

A response that can bring out hobbies, concerns or situations that we try to avoid, because we can run away from situations that make us uneasy.

22. What wish do you still have to fulfill?

We usually live on automatic pilot and don’t stop to reflect on whether we are following the right path or not. Knowing what motivates us can make us happier.

23. Have you fulfilled all your sexual fantasies?

On a sexual level, it is also good to reflect without fear or prejudice. This helps us to live our sexual life to the fullest.

24. What attitudes make you suspicious of others?

What we dislike about others says a lot about us. So knowing this can help us have healthier relationships.

25. Do you have good self-esteem?

Self-esteem is key to being happy. But not everyone has healthy self-esteem and, in fact, there are several types. You can learn more about them in this article “The 4 Types of Self-Esteem: Do You Value Yourself?”

26. What areas of your life would you like to improve?

The different areas of our company (work, family, friends, etc.) contribute to our well-being. Knowing each area allows us to know what we should work on to be happier .

27. What would be a good title for your autobiography?

This question can help you understand who you are and what is most relevant to you in your life.

28. In what situations would you be willing to lie?

We’ve all lied in our lives and you don’t have to be a compulsive liar to do it.

29. What are you most irrationally afraid of?

Irrational fears can be part of our lives , and can cause us great discomfort. Recognizing that we suffer from them is the first step in reducing their impact on us.

30. What is your most vivid childhood memory?

Childhood is a very important part of our lives, which can mark us for good and for bad. It is not good to relive it continuously, but it is not bad to know where we come from.