But in reality, research shows only 10-15% of peopleactually possess trueself-awareness.
A self-aware person knows their strengths, weaknesses, and areas in their life that need significant improvement.
Self-awareness is an important quality that impacts us in every area of life.
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A keen understanding of your own thoughts and feelings, and how they affect others, can be invaluable.
We take a look at questions you’ve got the option to ask yourself to boost your self-awareness.
It’s also hard to know how you are coming across to other people.
Taking the time to get to know yourself better impacts you physically, mentally, and emotionally.
Experts have seen the benefits of self-awareness firsthand.
A self-aware person knows their strengths, weaknesses, and areas in their life that need significant improvement.
I once worked with a client who was unable to see how her anxiety was impacting her work performance.
In reality, her team perceived her as competent, knowledgeable, friendly, and trustworthy.
Both her self-awareness and confidence were boosted in the process.
What are my strengths?
LMFT, Owner and Founder ofTake Root Therapy.What drains me?
Think about the situations that lead to changes in energy levels.
Or have you ever been working on a project, and noticed that you feel overwhelmed?
What do you need in that moment?
What’s one thing about your past that you’d want to heal?
This question gets straight to the point and moves toward a commitment to make a change.
Why or why not?Sometimes we do things out of habit, or expectation.
But is it something you truly want to do?
Are there behaviors I exhibit that dont align with my current values and beliefs?
Are my behaviors self-sabotaging?Are you doing things that keep you from achieving the happiness that you want?
Is there something in your past that causes you to behave this way?
How do I express my emotions?
Do I bottle them inside?
Are my relationships healthy?
Do I feel appreciated in this relationship?
What traits in myself would I not want in a partner, and why?
What motivates me?Asking yourself this question can be very telling.
More money may motivate someone to take a job; for you, having greater flexibility is more important.
How do others describe me?
How do I act when you get defensive?
This question boosts your awareness of yourcoping mechanismsand gives you insight into whether they are healthy or not.
Self-awareness isnt a one-time achievement; its an ongoing process.
Eurich T.What self-awareness really is(And how to cultivate it).
Published online January 4, 2018.
