Self-awareness is the capability to look deeply into your own mind, body, heart, and soul and discover the underlying beliefs, values, and moral standards that influence the way you think, feel, and behave.
The only constant in life is change, and being able to adapt to the dynamic waves of life is an attribute of self-aware people. Those who resist may continue self-destructive patterns and fail to realize blessings in disguise, lessons they should have learned, or windows to new adventures.
With the desire and intention to increase self-awareness, you present yourself with the opportunity to consciously evolve and improve as an individual.
Review the following ways to become more self-aware:
- Actively listen to those who support and love you
- Develop a conscience
- Forgive yourself and others for past mistakes
- Release the need to control outcomes
- Intend for the highest and best path to unfold before you
- Keep your focus in the here and now
- Live your life from a love/Spirit-centered approach
- Look ahead to understand the potential consequences of your actions
- See the best in everyone, including yourself
- Learn to be more conscious of your thoughts and choose positive ones
- Keep your feelings in check and determine the source of negative emotions
- Avoid thinking in extremes (i.e. all or nothing)
- Release drama and choose peace
- Be responsible and empower yourself by owning your mistakes and achievements
- Be teachable and allow yourself to receive insights and epiphanies
- Know that there is always room for improvement and change is a necessary part of life
Gaining insight into yourself and why you make the choices you make can be scary - like looking in a pool of water and seeing the reflection but knowing there are secrets, fears, and murkiness that lie below.
The benefits of enhanced self-awareness include the ability to make healthier and purposeful choices, to improve the relationships with yourself and loved ones, and to reduce the negative effect of life stressors.
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Affirmations: I increase self-awareness every day as I consciously monitor my thoughts, feelings, and actions. I live life from a place of love. I gain insight, learn from my mistakes, and move on. I am teachable and willing to see all sides of a situation. I am responsible for me.
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Comments
Good article Alice. Beibg adaptable was one of the ways that assisted me in turning my life around.
Another great article. Thank you. It's always good to be reminded to stay present and not to do the all or nothing approach.
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