At its core, self-exploration is about better understanding who you are and what makes you you. “[Self-exploration] helps people understand and accept who they are and why they do what they do, which improves self-esteem, communication, and relationships,” Howes explains. Additionally, self-exploration can increase our self-awareness, which is the ability to self-evaluate and recognize how we take up space. Self-awareness can allow us to deepen our understanding of our emotional triggers, sen...