Self- reflection is one of those things that everyone strives for, but not everyone realizes how intensely they need it. Are you still on the fence, and a little unsure if this is the right path for you? If so, here are some of the more common signs that you should continue on this journey of self-improvement and self-fulfillment.

You Have Few Genuine Friends

Having friends in your life, even in small numbers, are much more important for your own health and wellness than you might think. Genuine friends you can talk to about anything and everything, lean on, and get support from help your mental health and can actually motivate you to better yourself, as you motivate them to be their own best self.

If you find that you don’t really have any close friends, only acquaintances, then it might be time to first look at yourself and your own life to determine why that is. This is a common sign for needing to practice more self-reflection and get to the root of your friend problem.

You Have Very Little Patience

Patience is a virtue, and not everyone has it. But don’t use that as an excuse to just let this one go and ignore it as a sign that maybe you should work on yourself more. Patience is not something everyone has an easy time with, but if you find that your patience is becoming shorter and shorter as time goes on, there might be some type of internal struggle you were not aware that you were dealing with.

You Have Worsening Unhealthy Habits

Unhealthy habits are another sign that it is time for some self-reflection practices. These can be anything that you feel is hurting your physical or mental health, from substance abuse and food addiction, to procrastinating or not getting enough physical activity. Many people find that when they start self-reflecting and working on themselves, those unhealthy habits are few and far between.

You Are Losing Interest in Things

This can also be a sign of depression, but also a sign that you are in need of a little self-love. Losing interest either in things you used to enjoy, or lacking the motivation to better yourself is the exact reason you should be trying in the first place. It is a sign that your life is missing something – passion. Passion for your dreams, passion for life, passion for people and things around you.