Describe Yourself in One Word

Most people believe they know and identify with themselves very well, but have you ever had someone ask you to describe yourself in one word? At that moment, it becomes very unclear how you see yourself and even how others see you. Is there yet a word to describe you? Or can your character be minimized to just one word? Finding out and recognizing who I am has been a lifelong struggle for me, and I want to give those of you struggling with self-identity some insight on how to make it easier.

While I was an embryo amid formation, my sister was simultaneously forming. My twin sister is somebody that has had a significant influence on me from the second I began to breathe. For most of my life, I was not able to understand what it was like to be physically lonely. My sister was born thirty minutes before me. Compared to a lifetime, thirty minutes of isolation is not much time. Just to put into perspective how connected my sister and me were, we played the same sports, joined the same clubs and even had the same group of friends. I depended and still depend on my twin sister for a lot of things. Seeing as we spent almost every second of every day together, it was hard for me to establish my own identity. Family members, friends, teachers, and neighbors referred to both of us as “twin.” I always felt as if I was sharing an identity.

Senior year of high school, my twin sister and I began to become more independent of one another. We drove separate cars, had different class schedules, and different preferences in relationships. It felt awkward for me to only talk to her a few times out of the day. I began to realize how hard it was for me to identify with myself when I wasn’t around her or doing activities that she was also involved in. Growing away from my twin was a rough point in my life. I felt like being a twin was all I had to offer. My best advice to those of you trying to find yourself would be:

· Find things that interest you and pursue them!

· Evaluate your past. It is essential to learn from what you’ve been through to have a better idea of your capabilities.

· Seek meaning! In everything you do, find a definite purpose. Strive to make every day of your life meaningful to you.

· Find a group of people to associate yourself with that are going to aid you in finding purpose in your life. Everybody needs positive influences!

There is no time limit to how long it will take one to find his/her identity. It takes time and careful consideration. When you are confident in the fact that you know and identify with yourself, it is easier for you to respond when people ask you about yourself. Do not be alarmed if you aren’t able to describe yourself in one word because finding yourself means not limiting yourself!

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