Discovering is 30s: Finding What You Never Knew About Yourself
Discovering is 30s: Finding What You Never Knew About Yourself
Aarti’s Journey: Rediscovering the Unknown Self
At 33, Aarti seemed to be living the script life had written well for her.
She was a mother to a lively seven-year-old, a homemaker admired by her family, and the dependable center of her social circle. Her days were filled with routines—meals, school runs, errands, family gatherings. On the surface, everything looked “settled.”
But late at night, as she scrolled endlessly on her phone, a quiet question stirred within her:
“Beyond my roles, who am I really?”
The 30s are often painted as a time of building—families, responsibilities, careers. Yet, for many women, it’s also the age when rediscovery begins. You realise that while the world knows parts of you, there are whole quadrants you’ve yet to meet.
This is where the Johari Window becomes a powerful metaphor:
The Open Self – known to me, known to others.
Aarti knew she was dependable, caring, and creative in her cooking. Her family and friends saw it too—it was the version of her the world clapped for.
The Hidden Self – known to me, but kept from others.
She quietly dreamt of turning her love for food into something more—maybe a baking venture, maybe a blog. But she tucked it away under responsibilities, fearing she would be judged for “wanting more.”
The Blind Self – seen by others, missed by me.
Her neighbours noticed how women in the community always sought her advice, how she could calm tempers and inspire confidence. She never called it “leadership” or “mentorship”—but others did.
The Unknown Self – not yet known to me, not yet seen by others.
The deepest quadrant—where untapped talents, unspoken fears, and unrealised potential live. For Aarti, this was the whisper she felt every night: “What else am I meant for?”
How Thryve Her Helped Aarti Discover Herself
Thryve Her is not coaching, not handholding. It is discovery. A mirror held up to help women see beyond roles, routines, and noise.
Through screening questionnaires, reflective writing, body language observations, optional calligraphy cues, and a structured discovery call, we created Aarti’s Life Chart—a comprehensive map of her deeper identity.
Her journey unfolded across 12 sections:
1. Personal Identity and Self-Awareness – She rediscovered that her core identity wasn’t just “mother” or “homemaker” but “nurturer and guide.”
2. Passions and Interests – Her love for experimenting in the kitchen wasn’t just a hobby; it was a creative calling.
3. Relationships and Social Connections – She realised her community saw her as a quiet pillar of strength.
4. Psychological and Emotional Well-being – Her Life Chart surfaced the stress patterns she hid and the healing she craved.
5. Time Management and Productivity – She recognised how little of her day was truly hers—and how much she longed for that space.
6. Financial Independence and Goals – She admitted her hesitation around money and investments, but also her desire for autonomy.
7. Purposeful Future Vision and Legacy – She saw herself as someone who could leave behind not just recipes, but a culture of empowerment for other women.
8. Career and Entrepreneurship Aspirations – Hidden ambitions surfaced: starting a baking venture and teaching others.
9. Mindful Wellness and Self-Care – She acknowledged that nurturing herself was the foundation for nurturing everyone else.
10. Lifelong Learning and Growth – Her curiosity for digital tools and new skills was reignited.
11. Community and Social Impact – She realised she wanted to contribute meaningfully—mentoring other homemakers to discover their voice.
12. Astro & Numerological Insights (Optional) – These acted as reflective frames, offering her metaphors about timing, cycles, and confidence.
Through screening questionnaires, reflective writing, body language observations, optional calligraphy cues, and a structured discovery call, we created Aarti’s Life Chart—a comprehensive map of her deeper identity.
Her journey unfolded across 12 sections:
1. Personal Identity and Self-Awareness – She rediscovered that her core identity wasn’t just “mother” or “homemaker” but “nurturer and guide.”
2. Passions and Interests – Her love for experimenting in the kitchen wasn’t just a hobby; it was a creative calling.
3. Relationships and Social Connections – She realised her community saw her as a quiet pillar of strength.
4. Psychological and Emotional Well-being – Her Life Chart surfaced the stress patterns she hid and the healing she craved.
5. Time Management and Productivity – She recognised how little of her day was truly hers—and how much she longed for that space.
6. Financial Independence and Goals – She admitted her hesitation around money and investments, but also her desire for autonomy.
7. Purposeful Future Vision and Legacy – She saw herself as someone who could leave behind not just recipes, but a culture of empowerment for other women.
8. Career and Entrepreneurship Aspirations – Hidden ambitions surfaced: starting a baking venture and teaching others.
9. Mindful Wellness and Self-Care – She acknowledged that nurturing herself was the foundation for nurturing everyone else.
10. Lifelong Learning and Growth – Her curiosity for digital tools and new skills was reignited.
11. Community and Social Impact – She realised she wanted to contribute meaningfully—mentoring other homemakers to discover their voice.
12. Astro & Numerological Insights (Optional) – These acted as reflective frames, offering her metaphors about timing, cycles, and confidence.
The Rediscovery
When Aarti received her Life Chart, she didn’t see a to-do list. She saw herself—past, present, and the seeds of her future.
Her words were simple yet powerful:
“I’ve lived as the version of me the world knows. Today, I met the version of me I had hidden. And perhaps, the version I am yet to become.”
Her words were simple yet powerful:
“I’ve lived as the version of me the world knows. Today, I met the version of me I had hidden. And perhaps, the version I am yet to become.”
The Promise of Thryve Her
We don’t give you a roadmap. We help you discover the unknown quadrant of your Johari Window.
Because sometimes the greatest journey is not forward—it is inward.
Because sometimes the greatest journey is not forward—it is inward.
Evoke. Evolve. Enlighten.
“Sometimes the greatest journey isn’t forward into the world, but inward—toward the self we’ve yet to meet.”
