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What makes you who you are?

What makes you ‘you’?

four separate pictures. The first is of someone reading a book. The second of somebody playing a guitar. On the third is a pair of running shoes and the final picture is of a person holding a kitten.

Have a look at the below lists. Which are true for you?

  • Mother or father.
  • Son or daughter.
  • Brother or sister.
  • Aunt or uncle.
  • Niece or nephew.
  • Reader.
  • Writer. 
  • Musician. 
  • Dancer.
  • Performer.
  • Athlete.
  • Sports lover.
  • Walker. 
  • Hobbyist.
  • Crafter. 
  • Creative.
  • Animal lover.
  • Gamer.

Political. Fun loving. Studious. Adventurous. Practical. Funny.  Problem solver. Empathetic. Kind. Leader. Compassionate. Visionary. Curious. Resilient. Spiritual. Religious.

Identity is about our sense of self. This can be different from our self-image, how we see ourselves, or how others see us. It can change depending on what’s happening for you and what parts of our us we want to share with others.