A guided reflection to rediscover your childhood self and unlock your true desires
Around the age of 12, the mind is highly impressionable, with a strong desire for social connection. At this time, we often shed the layers that seem “childish,” dimming our individual flair to fit the standards of those perceived as most popular. Adolescence becomes a period when kids may lose interest in things they once loved if those things are not regarded as “cool” by the group. It is also the time when bullying typically increases.
Looking back to the pre-adolescence period is pivotal for rediscovering who we were before social dynamics took center stage. That time can hold many answers about your most authentic expression and the passions that truly drive you. Reflecting on this period allows you to reconnect with your inner child and uncover the foundations of your truest self.
Reflection Questions
Think about who you were as a child, before adolescence around 12 years old when social dynamics began to take center stage:
- What activities did you like?
- What were you passionate about?
- Were you more outspoken or observant?
- What did you do in your free time?
- What was your relationship with school?
- What was your relationship with your family?
- How did you express yourself creatively?
- Did you make a lot of new friends or have a smaller core group of 1 to 3 friends?
- What did you think you were going to do with your life before the practical world got into your mind?
Tapping into your inner child is a foundational part of your journey to self-discovery.
