A process of self-discovery: searching for one's values, identity, or life direction, often involving introspection and personal experience.
大学を休学して自分探しの旅に出る友人がいる。
I have a friend who took a leave from university to go on a journey of self-discovery.
自分探しの期間は人によって長さや内容が違う。
The period of self-discovery varies in length and content from person to person.
若い頃の自分探しが今の仕事選びにつながった。
My youth's search for myself led to the choices I made in my current career.