The sense of “I” is one of the most important aspects of our lives. It is a fundamental concept that helps us recognize and identify ourselves in the world. It is based on our personal characteristics such as name, age, gender, nationality, etc. We consider ourselves to be who we are and feel unique. Without the sense of “I,” we would not be able to recognize ourselves as individuals, identify with the world around us, and communicate with other people. But the sense of “I” can also become a source of problems if it is violated or if one does not know one’s place in society. In this article we will look at why it is so important to have a sense of “I,” what its forms are, and how you can improve self-awareness and, accordingly, self-recognition as an individual.
What is the sense of “I”? The sense of “I,” as mentioned earlier, is our self-awareness about ourselves. We can describe who we are and what our characteristics are. It allows us to have a sense of our own “I” and feel free from the influence of surrounding circumstances and opinions. Moreover, the sense of “I” helps us shape our personality, build relationships with others, and find meaning in life. Some forms of the sense of “I” include individual identity, awareness, and independence. Individual identity means finding your place in a group, taking part in society and social connections. Meaningfulness includes the importance of having purpose, direction and causation in our activities, as well as accepting the meaning of our activities and their significance for ourselves and society. Independence is a certain degree of freedom from external factors, which gives us a sense of control and freedom of action. All these forms are interconnected and have a direct impact on our lives. How to develop the sense of “I?” You can develop your sense of “I” in different ways. These include exploring your identity, accepting and respecting yourself, creating a network of significant people around, adequately assessing your abilities and achievements, setting priorities and setting personal boundaries. Working on these aspects will help us find our place and gain a sense of our own uniqueness. It is also important to learn to accept your shortcomings and work on your weaknesses, but without punishing yourself for them. This will give us confidence and strengthen our sense of self. To achieve an optimal level of self-awareness, we must define and acknowledge who we are within our culture, background, and social circle. Once we understand who we are, we can begin to learn how to interact with other individuals while improving their sense of self. Our journey to self-expression and achieving our goals begins in the individual context, where we find our strengths, work on them, and find ways to communicate to others how we can contribute to society. In conclusion, the sense of self is an important fundamental concept that helps us realize who we are. It supports our individuality and gives an understanding of our place in the world and in society, influences our interactions and our future. However, the sense of self can also be disrupted or ignored.Developing self-awareness and building healthy relationships with others is essential to our personality and well-being.