Self-Discovery Resources

Over the past weeks, we have been dealing with a topic that you ought to admit by now is crucial to your success and happiness in life; Self-discovery. We have read Ugo’s story and last week we discussed the steps to self-discovery. A lot more can be said about the topic but that will amount to publishing a book on a blog. That is absolutely not the intention here. However, what can be done is to suggest materials that will definitely be helpful to you.

In this concluding episode in our self-discovery series, you will be getting resources that are sure to help you on this life changing quest. Below are suggestions of some books, movies and even some activities that will help you on this quest.

Books

The On-Purpose Person by Kevin McCarthy

The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks

The Passion Test by Janet Attwood and Chris Attwood

The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

Do What You Are by Paul D. Tieger and Barbara Barron-Tieger

Activities

Lisa Haggis said Every time you hear yourself saying “I’ve never ____”, consider changing that as soon as you can. And for every new experience you love or hate, don’t forget that the real clarity comes from asking yourself “why?”

She recommends the following activities which we have edited to suit the Nigerian audience;

·         Acting/Improv

·         Singing Classes

·         Facing Your Fears

·         Acts of Generosity & Giving

·         Travel (Especially Alone)

·         Meditation

·         Writing, Blogging or Journaling

·         Art

·         Interviewing People

·         Spirituality

Movies

Lost Souls

Eat Pray Love

Soul Surfer

The Pursuit of Happiness

October Sky

There are three days left in this month that is including today. And actually, that is all you need to begin this quest. Realize that self-discovery is a lifetime activity, however, a three day dedication to it is going to help you a great deal. So that future activities in this line will simply be for refinement not location. There are many movies as there are books on the topic, so get involved and discover yourself.

If you have any suggestions about this topic, kindly leave a comment below. Have you read any book, seen any movie or participated in any activity that has helped you or someone you know with self-discovery? Then leave a comment about it, we will be glad to learn from you.

All the best.