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Unlocking the True You: Why My Personality & Identity Book and Workbook is the First Step to Self-Discovery

When it comes to personal transformation, many people focus on external changes—new habits, new looks, new routines—but true, lasting change begins from within. That’s why the first step in my Life In Sessions coaching process is all about diving deep into who you are at your core. Before we can address confidence, self-image, or even life goals, we need to have a clear understanding of the most important element: your identity.

This is where my Personality & Identity book and workbook come in. Designed to guide you through a thoughtful exploration of your inner self, this course sets the foundation for your entire journey toward self-authenticity.

Why Start with Personality and Identity?

Understanding your personality and identity is essential because it forms the very basis of how you perceive the world and how the world perceives you. Without clarity about who you truly are, it becomes difficult to make meaningful changes or align your life with your values.

Many of us go through life feeling as though we are living according to someone else's expectations—family, society, or even the images we see in the media. This often results in internal conflict, dissatisfaction, or even a sense of being lost. I’ve seen this so many times, not just in my years as a life coach, but also during my 20 years in the beauty industry. People want to feel good about themselves, but they’re often not quite sure who they really are.

That’s why I created the Personality & Identity workbook as the first tool in our journey together. It serves as a mirror that helps you look inward and ask the big questions:

• Who am I, really?

• What drives me?

• What values and beliefs are central to my identity?

• How does my personality shape the way I see the world and how the world sees me?

A Closer Look at the Workbook

The Personality & Identity workbook is designed as an interactive guide to help you break through the noise of external influences and connect with your authentic self. Here’s how it works:

1. Self-Reflection Exercises: Through carefully crafted questions and activities, you'll explore the layers of your personality. These exercises encourage deep reflection, helping you uncover traits, behaviors, and thought patterns you may not have been fully aware of.

2. Identity Mapping: In this section, we map out your sense of identity. What roles do you play in life (e.g., parent, friend, professional), and how do they influence your understanding of yourself? This process reveals how much of your identity is self-chosen versus imposed by external factors.

3. Values Clarification: Understanding your core values is a critical part of this journey. You’ll define the principles that matter most to you and discover how they align (or don’t) with the way you’ve been living. This is often the “aha” moment for many clients, as they realize their values haven’t been guiding their choices as much as they would like.

4. Personality Typing: We also delve into personality frameworks, exploring traits that make you uniquely you. Understanding whether you’re introverted or extroverted, detail-oriented or big-picture focused, can help you unlock more about how you navigate life and relationships. This knowledge is empowering and paves the way for making decisions that align with your natural tendencies.

5. Your Authentic Self: By the end of the workbook, you will have a clearer picture of your authentic self—the version of you that is free from societal expectations, self-doubt, and external pressures. This self-awareness will become the bedrock for the rest of your journey through Life In Sessions.

Why This Step Is Essential for Your Journey

Before we can move on to building confidence, improving self-image, or learning to live with greater purpose, we need to know exactly who is taking this journey. Otherwise, we risk building on an unstable foundation. Starting with personality and identity ensures that every step forward is rooted in authenticity.

Think of it like this: You wouldn’t decorate a house before building its foundation, right? The same applies to personal growth. Once you know who you are at your core, you can start to shape the rest of your life—your decisions, your relationships, your career—in a way that’s aligned with your true self.

What You’ll Gain

By the time you finish working through the Personality & Identity book and workbook, you’ll have a solid understanding of the most important person in your life: you. You’ll gain:

• Clarity about your strengths, challenges, and unique characteristics.

• Insight into how your personality shapes your experiences and decisions.

• Confidence in embracing your identity, without needing to conform to external pressures.

• Direction on how to live in alignment with your values and beliefs.

Taking the First Step Toward Lasting Change

This workbook is the cornerstone of the entire Life In Sessions process. Once we’ve laid the groundwork of understanding your personality and identity, we can move forward to the next phases—building a positive self-image and integrating the principles of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Each step will deepen your transformation, but it all starts with knowing yourself.

Whether you're just beginning your journey of self-discovery or looking to deepen your understanding of who you truly are, the Personality & Identity workbook is where we start. Together, we’ll uncover the essence of you and use that knowledge to build a life that feels genuinely yours.

Are you ready to take the first step toward self-authenticity? Let’s begin the journey today.

Warmly,

Kandra-Zella OrcuttFounder,

Life In Sessions @ SESSIONS

Life Coach & Hairstylist