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How to Meet Your Self

The Workbook for Self-Discovery

Nicole LePera

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How to Meet Your Self
The Disconnected Self+
Becoming Conscious+
Listening to the Body+
Understanding Emotions+
Discovering the Authentic Self+

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Question 1 of 7
According to Nicole LePera, what is the primary reason many people feel stuck or unhappy in their lives?
  • A. They lack a clear career path and financial stability.
  • B. They are disconnected from their true selves and live on autopilot.
  • C. They spend too much time analyzing their past traumas.
  • D. They are overly focused on their physical health rather than mental health.
Question 2 of 7
How does the author define the 'habit self'?
  • A. The conscious effort we make to build new, positive routines.
  • B. The intuitive inner voice that guides our daily decisions.
  • C. An unconscious state formed by past experiences that dictates automatic behavior.
  • D. A deliberate persona we create to impress other people.
Question 3 of 7
What is the primary purpose of the 'physiological sigh' breathing exercise?
  • A. To increase heart rate and prepare the body for intense physical activity.
  • B. To send a safety signal to the body by taking in more oxygen and relieving stress.
  • C. To release pent-up anger by vocalizing frustration through a loud exhale.
  • D. To train the subconscious mind to ignore physical pain and discomfort.
Question 4 of 7
According to the book, how long do emotions typically last as purely physiological events before the mind prolongs them?
  • A. 90 seconds
  • B. 5 minutes
  • C. 1 hour
  • D. 24 hours
Question 5 of 7
How does the subconscious mind contribute to the creation of an emotion?
  • A. It suppresses physical sensations until they build up and explode.
  • B. It interprets physiological sensations based on the environment, which then becomes the emotion.
  • C. It distracts the brain with unrelated thoughts to avoid feeling pain.
  • D. It completely bypasses the body's nervous system to create a purely mental response.
Question 6 of 7
Why do many people become disconnected from their authentic selves as they grow up?
  • A. They adapt their behavior to seek external validation and acceptance from others.
  • B. They naturally outgrow their soul as their brain develops complex logic.
  • C. They spend too much time in solitude and lose touch with society.
  • D. They prioritize achieving flow states over building meaningful relationships.
Question 7 of 7
What creative practice does the author recommend to help discover your authentic self without censorship?
  • A. Painting abstract art to represent hidden emotions.
  • B. Writing a structured daily list of goals and aspirations.
  • C. Engaging in regular stream-of-consciousness writing.
  • D. Reading fiction to stimulate the imagination.

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How to Meet Your Self Summary & Overview

How to Meet Your Self (2022) is a practical guide to self-discovery. These simple exercises can help you to become more conscious, and more in touch with your own body and emotions, ultimately allowing you to discover your true self.

Who Should Listen to How to Meet Your Self?

  • Self seekers
  • People who feel stuck on autopilot
  • Anyone who’s unhappy and doesn’t know why

About the Author: Nicole LePera

Nicole LePera is a clinical psychologist who trained at Cornell University, and the author of the best-selling How to Do the Work. On Instagram, as The Holistic Psychologist, she has 6 million followers.

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