I just found out that the ability to regulate our own body and emotional state is a skill. A difficult one, too.
Well… so be it.

Over the last few days, I’ve been taking a series of personality assessments. Not the free ones—I actually paid for them because I forgot to cancel the trial subscription.
Urrrgh…
But I guess it turned out to be a good mistake.
As far as I know, I’m probably the first person in my extended family to intentionally take personality assessments. 😅

One of them was an Enneagram assessment. The result wasn’t surprising: I’m an Individualist. Then there were assessments on anger management, attention to detail, soft skills, and other personal strengths. The subscription also includes courses and articles about personality.
Since I’ve already paid for it, I might as well make the most of it. 😁

Something unexpected happened.

The more you begin to know yourself, the more patient you become with yourself.
At first, I found that strange. But perhaps it makes perfect sense. When we genuinely try to understand our own motives, fears, patterns, and reactions, we begin to understand why we do the things we do. And understanding quietly gives birth to patience.

I learned that I actually enjoy being around people, but social interactions drain my battery quickly. I need solitude to recharge. I learned that writing and creating art aren’t just hobbies—they are essential ways for me to stay calm, even in the middle of a storm. My anger management isn’t bad, but there’s still plenty of room to grow.
Knowing yourself doesn’t excuse your weaknesses.
It simply gives you a better place to begin improving them.

And God said: “Love your enemy”, I obeyed Him and love myself.

Khalil Gibran

Karin Sabrina