Self-Awareness

Written By Colēgia

Self-Awareness can help us bring attention to different elements of our lives that we need to focus on. It can help us make better decisions along with working towards where we want to be in our lives. Today we want to talk about why self-awareness is important.

Better Communication

Self-Awareness is the gateway towards better communication. It can help us identify how we talk to others and how we talk to ourselves. Understanding how we talk about ourselves is a good thing to keep in mind because our outlook can affect how we interact with the world. A good way to gain insight into this is to take time to meditate. This can help us address the different thoughts and emotions we're experiencing. When we feel comfortable with who we are, we can express ourselves better to others. A good example of this is being in a calm state of mind. If we are aware of our emotions, we can use that to help us with our overall communication. Treating ourselves well and then using that same sort of kindness when speaking with others can give us the opportunity to express ourselves in a healthier manner.

“Self-Awareness is the gateway towards better communication.”

Understanding Ourselves

Knowing who we are is an essential part of self-awareness because it can help us in many ways. Understanding who we are can be complex. Our beliefs and view of the world both play a role in who we are. Treating ourselves well is the core of both self-love and self-awareness. A good example of this is doing a loving-kindness meditation which allows us to channel this sort of inner peace. Caring about our own needs and recognizing them is an important part of self-awareness. Being able to vocalize how you feel either with yourself or with others is important because this can foster better forms of expression.

“Knowing who we are is an essential part of self-awareness because it can help us in many ways.”

Improving Our Lives

One of the last major aspects of self-awareness is that it gives us the power to improve our lives. There are many instances where we can willfully choose to be aware rather than ignorant about a situation. Taking this first step is important because it can give us the courage to take initiative within our lives. If we're aware of something happening with a friend or family member, we can examine how this makes us feel, and then take active steps to work with those feelings. In some cases, things fall outside of our locus of control, and that is okay. We don't need to have influence over everything in our lives since that would be overwhelming. It can be liberating knowing that there is only so much we have direct control over since it can help us go with the flow. This feeling of letting go is an essential part of self-awareness because it redirects our energy in a more constructive manner. Being able to distinguish when to take action and when to let things be is one way that self-awareness can improve the quality of our lives. It's a skill that takes time to build and it can ultimately change things for the better.

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