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How to Understand Yourself

Psychological tests and questionnaires to develop emotional intelligence
Brief Description
We spend our lives inside ourselves, and yet understanding our inner world remains one of our most complex challenges. This enlightening and practical book offers a collection of transformative psychological tests designed to illuminate the hidden dimensions of our psyches. Through a curated selection of 55... Read More
Format: Hardback
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How to Understand Yourself

A compendium of psychological tests, questions, and exercises, to help you get to know yourself better

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We spend our lives inside ourselves, and yet understanding our inner world remains one of our most complex challenges. This enlightening and practical book offers a collection of transformative psychological tests designed to illuminate the hidden dimensions of our psyches.

Through a curated selection of 55 psychological exercises developed by various renowned psychologists and psychotherapists – from the revealing Word Association Test to the profound Kinetic Family Drawing exercise – you'll embark on an intimate journey of self-discovery. These tests invite you to look beneath the surface of your conscious thoughts, uncovering the subtle narratives that shape your emotions, relationships, and sense of self.

Each test is an invitation to explore your unspoken fears, your deepest desires, and the unconscious patterns that drive your behaviours, providing unprecedented insight into your inner workings.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781916753228

Publisher: The School of Life Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 15 January 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: The School of Life Press

Illustration: 10 Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 155.0mm

Height: 222.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 208

About the Author

The School of Life is a global organisation helping people lead more fulfilled lives. Through our range of books, gifts and stationery, we aim to prompt more thoughtful natures and help everyone to find fulfilment.

The School of Life is a resource for exploring self-knowledge, relationships, work, socialising, finding calm and enjoying culture through content, community and conversation. You can find us online, in stores and in welcoming spaces Β around the world, offering classes, events and one-to-one therapy sessions.

The School of Life is a rapidly growing global brand, with over 7 million YouTube subscribers, 389,000 Facebook followers, 239,000 Instagram followers and 163,000 Twitter followers.

The School of Life Press brings together the thinking and ideas of the School of Life creative team under the direction of series editor, Alain de Botton.

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