Identities. They shift over time in lockstep with the accrual of struggle, maturity, exposure, reality, practice, participation, and observations.

Identities are complicated. They're both how you define yourself, but also connect with or distinguish yourself from others. But they can be tricky to figure out because they can get confused with values, they can shift and change, and they can make you feel out of control if not handled with care and intention. Here are 3 rules of identities to pay attention to as you craft who you were, who you are, and who you want to become.