Hello Me, Who Are You?

Who are you? Most of us can give many answers to that question. We have a history, take on different roles, and tell stories about ourselves. Our work, too, can become an important part of how we know ourselves. But what happens when work changes, something doesn’t work out, or a familiar role falls away? Who are you then? And how much does who you think you are shape what you believe is possible? In Hello Me, Who Are You? — At Home with Yourself, in Work and Life, Ard van Oosten explores how we come to know ourselves and how experiences and words become stories in which we recognize ourselves. Drawing on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), he looks at how we relate to our thoughts, feelings, and stories about ourselves, with particular attention to work, roles, talent, change, and choice. Through insights, personal stories, real-life examples, and exercises, the book invites us to explore who we are—not to find a final answer, but to make room for knowing ourselves without needing to know exactly who we are.