When you are grounded in your values and preferences, you are less likely to say “yes” when you want to say “no.” You'll have the insight to know which values and goals activate your willpower. When you know yourself, you understand what motivates you to resist bad habits and develop good ones.
You'll have guidelines you can apply to solve life’s varied problems. When you know yourself, you are able to make better choices about everything, from small decisions like which sweater you’ll buy to big decisions like which partner you’ll spend your life with. When your outside actions are in accordance with your inside feelings and values, you will experience less inner conflict. Expressing your desires will make it more likely that you get what you want. You will be happier when you can express who you are. Maybe it’s obvious, but here, in a nutshell, are a few reasons why you might want to know your own nature: But first, why is it important to know yourself? The Benefits of Self-Knowledge
