February is for finding yourself.
At the beginning of the year, we’re often bombarded with the idea that it’s time for reinvention, but, in reality, it’s time for reflection. While resolutions and reaching for new goals (things that are better done in springtime, when the world is primed for new beginnings) are being encouraged, what we actually should be encouraging is turning inward, slowing down, and paying attention to who we are. Finding ourselves is the foundation that must be laid so that we can become our best selves in the months to come.
While thinking about this disconnect between the season of rest and the push for reinvention, I began to wonder, What if, instead of trying to fix ourselves this February, we tried to understand ourselves? What if we got to know ourselves better?
The topic of self-discovery has been on my mind ever since I started working on The Story of You back in 2024, so it feels fitting to use it as a guide for this time of self-reflection, which I’ve dubbed “Find Yourself February.” Created not for reinvention, but for self-reflection, The Story of You is the perfect companion for this season of self-discovery.
In creating The Story of You, I learned that the more you can hear your inner voice, the more you know yourself, the more you can respond clearly to others lives and to the world around you. Knowing yourself isn’t a selfish act. It’s a selfless one.
A lot of us pick up journals or books like The Story of You at the beginning of the year with the hope that they’ll guide us in the months to come. But then we fail to pick them up. We might do a page or two, but before we know it, they’re buried under papers on our desks or shoved on a bookshelf with the promise of returning someday.
I decided to create Find Yourself February as a way to dust off The Story of You and actually dive into the pages. Sometimes all we need is a little bit of structure when it comes to self-discovery.
Do I have to do the pages in order?
Though I personally think it’s helpful to have a schedule, there are no rules when it comes to Find Yourself February. You can do the pages in order. You can do other pages that you feel more drawn to. You can start in February. You can begin in May. Anything that gets you to open the journal, grab a pen, and start writing and coloring is great.
Don’t feel pressure to finish in a set time or follow the schedule I’ve set. This is only meant to be a guide to help you (and me!) get on track with actually getting to the heart of who we are. You make the rules.
Should I share my pages?
There’s no pressure to share your pages (after all, self-discovery can be a very private thing!), but if you do want to share on Pinterest, Instagram, X, Facebook, etc., tag them with #FindYourselfFebruary so that others can see them!
Can non-Swifties join in?
Yes, absolutely! You might have noticed that The Story of You is inspired by the work of Taylor Swift. While the subtitle notes that it’s a journal for Swifties, you that you don’t need to be a Swiftie or know anything about Taylor, to enjoy this journal. As you go through it, you will see that, while it’s inspired by Taylor Swift’s work, there’s no need to know anything about her to use The Story of You.
Should I do this alone or with others?
You can do this alone, of course, but it’s also a great way to connect with friends. You could do this with a few of your friends and share your pages. If you’re a therapist, you could use this as a guide for patients. Self-discovery is usually a solo process, but there are no limits here. Sometimes having others do it with you will help keep you accountable, too!
The Journal Pages
When I was creating this month-long project, I decided to focus on one theme each week. (See more about those below). I selected pages that correspond with each weekly theme. However, the entire book is filled with self-discovery pages, so feel free to use these themes as a guide, do the pages in order as I’ve laid out below, or choose your own pages each day. You make the rules!
WEEK 1: Feeling
Week one focuses on connecting with your emotions. I’ve selected pages that will help you explore how you’re feeling and use those feelings as a guide to better understand yourself.
In addition to the pages above, here are some other pages to check out this week: 23, 46, 48, 51, 58, 72, 97, 105, 112, 118, 127, 144, 157
WEEK 2: Revealing
Week two focuses on revealing what matters most to you, as well as uncovering truths about who you are. The pages selected for this week are all about self-exploration.
In addition to the pages above, here are some other pages to check out this week: 3, 4, 6, 12, 17, 22, 29, 30, 38, 39, 43, 60, 65, 66, 75, 83, 84, 95, 104, 107, 113, 119, 142, 165
WEEK 3: Dealing
Week three focuses on dealing with life’s challenges. The pages selected are all about identifying how you deal with the world and your emotions, which is crucial for self-discovery.
In addition to the pages above, here are some other pages to check out this week: 8, 14, 25, 33, 36, 42, 70, 81, 90, 100, 101, 103, 124, 130, 136, 141, 151, 160
WEEK 4: Healing
Week four focuses on healing — what you need to heal from and how you do it. The pages selected are all about going deep and seeking the beauty of healing.
In addition to the pages above, here are some other pages to check out this week: 10, 15, 19, 36, 40, 45, 56, 63, 76, 77, 86, 92, 108, 115, 126, 148, 163, 166, 168
The Story of You
The Story of You will be your guide throughout the month. I’ll be sharing some bits of the book on Instagram (@PositivelyPresent and @DaniDiPirroBooks) throughout the month, so be sure to check out those pages to see more. If you don’t already have a copy, you can purchase The Story of You here or wherever you like to buy books.
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