So, I was messing around with this whole “differentiation” thing in psychology. You know, trying to figure out how we become our own person and all that jazz. It’s been a wild ride, let me tell you.
First, I dove into a bunch of articles and stuff online. Trying to wrap my head around what differentiation really means. Turns out, it’s about becoming your own person, separate from everyone else around you. Like, figuring out your own likes, dislikes, and what you believe in. Sounds simple enough, right? Hah!
Then, I started looking at myself. Like, really looking. I asked myself, “Who am I, really? What do I actually want out of life?” And man, those were some tough questions. It’s like peeling an onion, layer after layer, trying to get to the core.
- I tried journaling my thoughts and feelings.
- I started saying “no” to things I didn’t want to do.
- I even had some deep talks with my friends and family about it.
It wasn’t easy. There were times I felt totally lost. Like, I was questioning everything I thought I knew about myself. And my relationships? Don’t even get me started. Some got stronger, others… well, let’s just say they changed. But you know what? Even when I felt lost, I just tried to keep going forward.
And slowly but surely, I started to see changes. I felt more confident in my own skin. I started making decisions based on what I wanted, not what everyone else expected of me. It was like I was finally finding my own voice.
Finding myself
It’s still a work in progress, you know? I’m still figuring things out. But I can honestly say that this whole differentiation thing? It’s been worth it. It’s like I’m finally becoming the person I was always meant to be. And that, my friends, is a pretty awesome feeling.
I had some deep talks with my friends and family about it. I realized I always did things because of what everyone else expected of me. Then I started to do what I really wanted.
It is an ongoing thing, so I will keep going. I’m still figuring things out, and I will be better.
