The core issue that many schizoids wrestle with, consciously or unconsciously, is not the fact of having a false self, but rather - that the false and the true selves became extremely disconnected from each other. One might become an alien to one's body or needs.

Self-acceptance requires a form of honesty. It's not about judging or evaluating yourself. But rather, it's about describing your experience in a plain language that avoids explanation and judgment.

Flow experiences possess a distinct quality of awareness and attention – when we are flowing, we are focused on the present moment and we merge with the activity we are engaged in while losing our sense of self.

Many of us adopted self-criticism as a method of improving ourselves, correcting mistakes and striving towards some ideal. The problem with the inner critic, however, is that no matter what we do – nothing is ever good enough.

Being aware of this important phase of growth is a key moving away from feeling stuck in between stages of development.

The process of becoming a master of your mind starts with expanding awareness, staying grounded in the present moment and taking responsibility for your actions.