Things that I have gratefully learned from my parents and others

How to be a kind and ethical person
How to be happy with myself (gratitude, forgiveness, hope, faith)
How to control negative emotion (e.g. anger, disappointment, fear)
How to get along with others (respect for everyone regardless of backgrounds, care for others)
How to be a team player and leader
How to have good manners (politeness)
How to be self-disciplined / determined / responsible
How to manage personal finances
How to make sound decisions
How to take risks

Though I have learned about them, I strive to keep on improving, bettering and perfecting myself, because we are learning continuously in our lives. Ideally, we are evolving towards better human beings.

I also plan to share about these things to my children, to tailor make according to their ages and understandings.

What are intrapersonal intelligence?

Dr Howard Gardners refers to intrapersonal intelligence as the ability to understand one’s self, one’s own fears, desires and abilities, and to use this information to regulate one’s life.
Being intrapersonal intelligent means being self-smart or comfortable with oneself.

People with high interpersonal intelligence tend to have high intrapersonal intelligence too because to communicate well often needs one to understand oneself first.

Characteristics of individuals / children with high intrapersonal intelligence:
able to reflect on their thoughts.
aware of their morals and courage to stand up for what they believe in.
communicate their feelings well.
enjoy working alone / show interest in hobbies they can do on their own e.g. stamp collection.
express strong like / dislike for things / activities.
good at following their own instincts.
keep a collection of their thoughts, e.g. journals, pictures, videos.
like to be original.
pursue their own interest.
set realistic goals / targets according to their abilities.
understand one’s own strengths and weekanesses.

How to develop intrapersonal intelligence in children?
help them to understand their own wishes.
help them connect concepts to real life.
guide them on setting goals and brainstorming strategies to achieve their goals.
inspire them by reading biographies of personalities.
share parents’ own dreams and thoughts.
talk to them about their feelings, ideas, and dreams.