Shaping your identity is a complicated process. You can partly influence that yourself. But partly your identity is created by your upbringing, character and environment. The social environment, your family of origin, your genes and even the climate can influence it. But despite the many influences, your sense of identity is not a static thing. It is changeable and can therefore be influenced both positively and negatively all throughout your life. Realizing that you can play a major role in this is very important. On the different levels on which your identity plays a role in life. Knowing and valuing who you are can make or break your self-image. And with that, it also co-determines your experienced happiness here on earth.
