Have you ever asked yourself, “Do I truly know who I am?” For many of us, the answer isn’t as simple as we’d like. If I were always the same person, knowing myself would be easy. But I keep on changing. My interests shift, my moods fluctuate, and sometimes I feel like a stranger to my own mind.
I often think that I am, in many ways, what people around me perceive me to be. Social feedback shapes my identity—sometimes more than I’d like to admit. But when I’m alone with my thoughts, I notice how restless my mind can be. I know what things are, but my mind is not constant on one thing for long.
Lately, I’ve wondered if I might have ADHD. I don’t know to what level, but the idea resonates with my experience of jumping from thought to thought and finding it hard to focus on any single aspect of myself for too long. This constant change can make it difficult to pin down exactly who I am at any given moment.
Yet, maybe that’s okay. Maybe knowing yourself isn’t about being a fixed entity. Maybe it’s about understanding the patterns in your thoughts and feelings, and accepting that you are a work in progress. We are shaped by our environments, our experiences, and yes, by those around us. It’s natural for our identities to evolve as we learn and grow.
If you relate to this sense of shifting identity, you’re not alone. Exploring your thoughts, being open to change, and maybe even seeking professional support can all be part of the journey. Self-knowledge isn’t a destination; it’s an ongoing process—one that’s unique for each of us.
