Being Self-Aware: Finding The Keys To Ourselves

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Self-awareness is fundamental in psychology and personal development, regarded as the cornerstone to emotional intelligence, its the ability to introspect and recognize our thoughts, feelings, motivations and behaviours. 

Self-Awareness Consists of Two Main Components:

Internal: This involves understanding our own values, passions, strengths, and weaknesses. Knowing what drives us, what makes us happy, and what triggers our negative emotions.

External: This involves understanding how others perceive us. This requires empathy and the ability to see ourselves through the eyes of others.


To truly understand oneself, we must possess both internal and external awareness.

Developing self-awareness is an ongoing process that involves self-reflection, introspection, and feedback from others. Journaling, meditation, and mindfulness practices will help to increase internal self-awareness. This process often involves confronting uncomfortable truths and embracing vulnerability, but it ultimately leads to greater authenticity and self-acceptance. 

External self-awareness can be developed through seeking feedback from others. Constructive feedback provides valuable insight into our blind spots and helps us to understand how our actions and words impact others. It is essential to approach feedback with an open mind and willingness to learn. Defensive actions, although are what most of us can jump to, are only something that will hinder our growth. Being self-aware will help each of us on our journey through personal growth and self-discovery.

"With heightened self-awareness, we all can make more conscious choices aligned with our values and aspirations, empowering ourselves to live more purposefully and harmoniously."

3 Things Self-Awareness Can Do For You

1. Make Better Choices: Understanding what drives us truly empowers us to explore options that align with our values and dreams! Being self-aware enhances decision-making and builds resilience, helping to navigate challenges with confidence and determination.

2. Regulate Your Emotions: Self-awareness helps us connect with our emotions and understand how they influence our thoughts and actions. This valuable insight allows us to reflect on our triggers, leading to a more balanced and healthy lifestyle.

3. Improve Interpersonal Skills: Enhancing our self-awareness makes us more likely to engage in open and honest conversations, navigate conflicts more easily, and form deeper connections based on mutual understanding and respect. Self-awareness improves our ability to connect with others on a deeper, heartfelt level, leading to more fulfilling and harmonious relationships.

"Embrace the journey of self-discovery, for within lies the hidden keys to unlock your fullest potential."


Look inward with curiosity and courage, for there, you will find the treasures of your true self waiting to be unearthed. Trust in the power of introspection and reflection to reveal insights that will illuminate your path toward growth and fulfillment. Dare to venture into the depths of your being, for it is in embracing your shadows that you will discover the brilliance of your light. 

Everyone's journey here is different from our own but I hope, if nothing else, these words can help to guide and comfort someone in their time of need. Sending peace, love, and light soul-family ✨
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Location: Sydney NSW, Australia

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