Authentic Self Worksheet

Area of Reflection

Reflective Questions

1

Identifying Personal Values

List five values that are most important to you in life.

Reflect on why each value is significant to you.

2

Exploring Moments of Authenticity

Think of a time when you felt truly at peace with yourself. What were you doing? Who were you with?

Describe how you felt during this moment.

3

Understanding Your Aspirations

Write down three goals that you have for your future.

Consider why these goals are meaningful to you.

4

Recognizing Influences

Identify two major influences in your life (people, events, ideas).

Reflect on how these have shaped your thoughts and behaviors.

5

Assessing Your Strengths

List three personal strengths or skills you are proud of.

Think about how you can use these strengths more in your daily life.

6

Contemplating Life's Challenges

Write about a challenging situation you faced and how you dealt with it.

Consider what this experience taught you about yourself.

7

Daily Happiness

Identify one small thing that brings you joy each day.

Reflect on why this thing makes you happy.

8

Personal Growth Reflection

Think of an aspect of your personality or a habit that you have changed over time.

Write about what motivated this change and how it has impacted your life.

9

Your Relaxation Techniques

Describe what you do to relax and unwind.

Reflect on why these activities are effective for you.

10

Imagining Your Ideal Day

Describe what your ideal day would look like from morning to night.

Think about how this day reflects your true self and desires.

References

  1. Rogers, C. R. (1951). On Becoming a Person: A Therapist's View of Psychotherapy. Boston: Houghton Mifflin. http://dspace.vnbrims.org:13000/jspui/bitstream/123456789/4397/1/On%20Becoming%20a%20Person%20A%20Therapist%E2%80%99s%20View%20of%20Psychotherapy.pdf
  2. Yalom, I. D. (1980). Existential Psychotherapy. New York: Basic Books. https://www.scirp.org/reference/referencespapers?referenceid=234519


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