171. Why Don’t I Know Who I Am Anymore? | Identity & Self-Discovery

In this episode of Why Do I Do This? with Johnny Lawrence, I explore what happens when the roles and responsibilities that have defined our lives begin to change, and we realise we're no longer sure who we are without them. Whether you're a parent, partner, professional, or the person everyone depends on, it's easy to focus so much on meeting expectations that you lose touch with your own needs, values, and ambitions. I share practical ways to reconnect with yourself, understand what truly matters to you and rebuild self-trust through small, intentional actions. Because your roles are part of who you are, but they don't have to define all of who you are. Takeaways 👉 Your roles aren't your identity. You can be a parent, partner, or professional without letting those roles define your entire sense of self. 👉 Knowing your values gives you direction. When life changes, your values can help you decide what matters and where to go next. 👉 You can be dependable without abandoning yourself. Looking after your own needs doesn't make you selfish or unreliable. 👉 Small, honest questions can reveal a lot. Asking what you want, what matters and what you're avoiding can help you reconnect with yourself. 👉 Change may disappoint other people. Their reactions don't automatically mean you're making the wrong decision. Signed Copy Pre-order from West End Lane Bookshop https://www.welbooks.co.uk/shop/p/why-do-i-do-this-a-guide-to-building-a-stronger-relationship-with-yourself-by-johnny-lawrence-signed?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAcGRvZgJzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA85MzY2MTk3NDMzOTI0NTkAAadhSDmiWGqPgQROIxePqSe_eZFab36Wz1d-XDbCgunh-F-Kq0VH9uSAqYBFtQ_aem_Yzk9gJzJhtzKVqtUrbDGUg  JOIN THE BOOK WAITLIST https://www.johnnylawrence.co.uk/book  Kindle Pre-Order https://amzn.eu/d/0i3FBvUX  Website www.johnnylawrence.co.uk Johnny’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/johnnylawrenceuk/?hl=en  Podcast Instagram https://www.instagram.com/whydoidothisofficial/?hl=en  The Slavey of Addiction Documentary https://youtu.be/8j3Nq_lcFlY?si=6I0kXppX9prFFoin