5 tools for self-knowledge –

Easter is a special moment that brings with it a message of renewal and hope. Regardless of religious beliefs, this date can be seen as an opportunity to look inside yourself and rekindle your own light.

Embracing Positive Psychology at this time, we can take advantage of the celebration as a time to connect with our deepest values ​​and to seek happiness in our lives.

We often find ourselves in difficult times, facing challenges that seem insurmountable. However, Easter teaches us that even in the darkest of times, we can find hope. We can discover our own inner strength and our ability to overcome.

For this, it is necessary to put self-knowledge into practice, after all, when we know ourselves well, we are able to make more assertive decisions, make happier choices and live according to our values. And this celebration is a propitious moment to connect with ourselves and seek this self-understanding.

We can do this on a daily basis, taking a little time to understand and reflect on the direction we are taking and also implementing some tools that I will mention below:

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Meditation

Meditation is one of the best ways to connect with yourself. By meditating, you can learn to control your mind, reduce stress, increase hope, and cultivate inner peace.

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Journaling

Writing your thoughts and feelings in a journal can help you get to know yourself better and understand your emotions. Also, writing can help you find solutions to your problems and discover new ideas and perspectives (the tip is to write when you wake up and not when you go to sleep! At the end of the day we tend to write about problems and at the beginning we tend to write about solutions!!)

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Therapy

Therapy is a powerful tool for self-knowledge. A psychotherapist can help you understand your thoughts, emotions and behaviors, as well as identify negative patterns in your life. With this you can develop problem-solving skills and build healthy self-esteem.

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practice of gratitude

Gratitude is one of the most positive emotions we can experience. Practicing gratitude regularly can help you feel more positive, more hopeful, and more connected to the world around you, so you’ll be happier.

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do something you love

Finding an activity you love can help you connect with yourself and find joy in your life. It could be anything from cooking to playing an instrument or playing a sport. By doing something you love (and not what others around you expect you to do, okay?), you can find a sense of fulfillment and purpose in your life.

Therefore, this Easter, take the opportunity to reconnect with your deepest values, seek happiness in your life and dedicate yourself to self-knowledge, cultivate hope, even if you are going through difficult times. Create moments of reflection and allow yourself to live more peacefully and consciously. Rekindle your inner light and let it shine to light up the world around you!

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Hi, my name is Priscila Conte Vieira, but you can call me Pri! I am a psychologist, speaker and mentor. I work in clinical psychology, I’m a specialist in Positive Psychology, postgraduate student in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, master in self-knowledge, life coach, NLP practitioner and also creator of the Podcast Breathe, don’t freak out (how about checking it out on Spotify?!)

I’ll be here every week, addressing themes of Positive Psychology, happiness, well-being and helping them to be their best versions, through self-knowledge and flourishing. To find out more about me and follow me on a daily basis, just follow me on Instagram! I’m there like @psi.priscilaconte See you next Saturday! See you <3