When you think of the kind of person you are, do you see yourself as an ambitious go-getter for whom failure is not an option? Maybe you view yourself as a low-key person who doesn't like the spotlight. Or is I never quit, even when things get hard or Always up for a fun adventure! how you tend to characterize yourself? Even if your answer is "None of the above," consciously or not, we all have beliefs about who we are that are based on our behaviors, abilities, feelings and personality characteristics as well as on how others see and respond to us. Over the decades, our views of who we are become as solid as clay that has dried in the sun. This is what psychologists call self-concept-a reflection of how you see yourself as a person- and it has a powerful effect on how you act, the choices you make, the attitudes you have and how you move through life.
And then you reach midlife, and maybe you start to feel not quite...like yourself. One reason may be that your reactions, preferences, needs, values, and expectations have shifted over time, but your self-concept hasn't kept up. "We tend to think of ourselves as static, but we do change," says Mark Leary, Ph.D., professor emeritus in the department of psychology and neuroscience at Duke University and author of The Curse of the Self. "It's extremely common to have old views of yourself hanging around. Our early views of ourselves stick with us because they're like glasses through which we view the world."
Just Who Do You Think You Are?
هذه القصة مأخوذة من طبعة November - December 2023 من Good House Keeping - US.
ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 9,000 مجلة وصحيفة.
بالفعل مشترك ? تسجيل الدخول
هذه القصة مأخوذة من طبعة November - December 2023 من Good House Keeping - US.
ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 9,000 مجلة وصحيفة.
بالفعل مشترك? تسجيل الدخول
Great Gifts for Pet Lovers
Tie a bow around one of these - they're perfect for four-legged friends and those who love them.
Sister Act
Dolly Parton and her sister Rachel Parton George spoke to our sister publication in the U.K. about their new cookbook and the secret ingredient in all their favorite dishes: love.
Cookie Wonder
The Test Kitchen baked more than 700 cookies (that's about 60 dozen!) to perfect the tastiest treats for your holiday table.
Fuel Your Mornings
Jump-start the day with these easy, healthy breakfast ideas.
The Best Heartburn Helpers
'Tis the season for giant, festive meals. Here's how to enjoy your holiday favorites minus the discomfort.
OUR FAVORITE WINTER READ Cozy Up
Best Winter Reads
The Magic OF MI FAMILIA
When I was a kid, every Sunday with my Mexican American community - full of wonderful traditions and warm tortillas - felt like a holiday.
DECORATE WITH Rugs
Follow these expert tips to choose the best rug style, material and size for your space.
Sparkle ALL THE Way
Bring on the holiday cheer with these creative DIY decor ideas the whole family will love.
All IS Bright!
Dress up your makeup for the holidays with a festive flash of eye-catching color. Just pick a standout shade as well as a feature to highlight and keep the rest of your look simple.