What does it actually mean to "find yourself"?
in Psychology ·
That’s what true backbone looks like. It means you aren't just another conformist blending into the crowd.
It also means having the guts to push aside your own petty needs, emotions, or weaknesses to stick to your principles—something most people simply can't do.
When someone actually has a sense of self, they make those choices intentionally. If they don't follow through, it's because they chose not to, not because they lacked the willpower to control themselves.
It also means having the guts to push aside your own petty needs, emotions, or weaknesses to stick to your principles—something most people simply can't do.
When someone actually has a sense of self, they make those choices intentionally. If they don't follow through, it's because they chose not to, not because they lacked the willpower to control themselves.