Personal Awareness

Self-Aware People Are Unique and Wonderful - On Developing Self-Awareness and Being Self-Aware

Self-Aware People Are Unique and Wonderful

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Life is richer and more fulfilling when there are many voices sharing their particular points of view, it creates a beautiful song with many tones and cadences. As you build your self-awareness, you will come to realize how unique and wonderful you are and how much of a difference it makes when you share your authentic self with the world.

There is no one else like you in the world because they don’t have your unique combination of life experience and perspective. Nobody feels, thinks, and behaves exactly like you; which makes you a precious gift.

One of the reasons I enjoy connecting with people who value self-awareness is that they are open to sharing their inner workings with the outside world. It’s liberating to find your own voice and say what you want to say because no one else can possibly do it like you. Every day is a new opportunity to discover who you really are deep down inside and live your life in way that brings you (and others) great joy and fulfillment.

What will you do to develop self-awareness and celebrate how unique and wonderful you are?

Cheers,

Guy

Advantages of Self-Awareness - On Developing Self-Awareness and Being Self-Aware

Advantages of Self-Awareness

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I’m often asked what are the advantages of self-awareness. It’s almost impossible to overestimate the impact self-awareness can have on someone’s life, here are some of the advantages I’ve noticed through years of working with people and organizations over the years:

  • An ability to understand one’s own thoughts, feelings, and actions and manage them positively.
  • Understanding why other people think, feel, and act the way they do.
  • Ability to empathize and practice compassion toward others.
  • Identifying your strengths and areas for improvement.
  • Living your life more authentically because you understand who you really are deep inside.
  • Thinking and behaving more positively because you’ve worked through your stuff.
  • Being more open to new information, experiences, and change.
  • Choosing positive friends and significant others.
  • Being a better leader at work because you’re not working out your issues on others.
  • Feeling more balanced and together.
  • A sense of deeper understanding of yourself and your path in life.
  • A more meaningful and fulfilling life.

There’s no mystery to self-awareness, it’s simply a tool that helps you know so much about yourself that you literally become a happier, more effective human being which, in turn, positively affects you and the people around you. When you possess self-awareness you tap into a stream of consciousness and knowledge that helps you treat yourself and others better, as well as allowing you to make the world a better place. What would you add to this list?

Cheers,
Guy

Self-Awareness and Being Whole - On Developing Self-Awareness and Being Self-Aware

Self-Awareness and Being Whole

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One of the major benefits of increasing your self-awareness is that you get to live life whole, as in:

  • You know who you really are deep inside.
  • You honor your inner voice.
  • You follow your dreams.
  • The various parts of your personality are in harmony with each other.
  • Your actions are consistent with your thoughts.
  • You are actually happy and healthy inside, not just pretending in order to not show weakness or conform to what someone else is expecting.
  • You look inside for answers.
  • You trust that you’re the best guide for your life.
  • You deal well with your entire range of emotions.
  • No one part of your personality, thoughts, or actions dominates your life.
  • You believe there is such a thing as happiness.
  • You’re following your dreams, the real ones, not the ones you pretend are your dreams.
  • You surround yourself with interesting, healthy people.

Being whole means living a completely authentic life. It doesn’t require being perfect, just that you be yourself. What will you do to work on being whole?

Cheers,

Guy

Self-Awareness and Building Healthy Relationships - On Developing Self-Awareness and Being Self-Aware

Self-Awareness and Building Healthy Relationships

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One of the biggest self-awareness challenges is building healthy relationships. As you go through life you’ll have many choices about what kind of people you attract. Here are a few ideas to help you take care of yourself:

  • Be yourself.
  • Heal your inner hurts.
  • Know yourself well, both your strengths and areas for improvement.
  • Follow a path in life that is meaningful to you.
  • Find people who share your interests.
  • Associate with people who treat you well and value who you are.
  • Live a great life and you’ll attract people who appreciate what you’re doing.
  • Don’t settle.

It’s important to treat yourself well in all your relationships. You’re a valuable person who deserves to be around people who help you grow and succeed. The trick to enjoying positive relationships is to look deep inside yourself, heal your hurts, and continue to improve who you are as a person. The more well-adjusted you are, the better your relationships will be.

What will you do to develop self-awareness and build healthy relationships?

Cheers,

Guy

Self-Awareness Is Ongoing - On Developing Self-Awareness and Being Self-Aware

Self-Awareness Is Ongoing

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The process of  developing self-awareness is ongoing because you never stop growing and there’s always something new to learn about yourself and the world. Keep an open mind and allow yourself to find new ways to grow. That doesn’t mean you have to feverishly pursue goals all the time, as with anything, it’s a good idea to find a balance that keeps you healthy and happy.

Cheers,

Guy

Examples of Self-Awareness - On Developing Self-Awareness and Being Self-Aware

Examples of Self-Awareness

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Here are some examples of self-awareness:

  • Self-awareness is when you understand how your thoughts affect you and others.
  • Self-awareness is understanding how your behaviors affect you and other people around you.
  • Self-awareness means that you are in touch with all of your feelings and you’re able to manage them positively.
  • Self-awareness means you understand your strengths and areas for improvement.
  • Self-awareness is a deeper understanding of who you are and what makes you tick.
  • Self-awareness means being kind to yourself and others.
  • Self-awareness means you’re willing to think of the difficult things in your past that need resolution.
  • Self-awareness is working hard each day to get to know yourself well.
  • Self-awareness is living a genuine life based on your true talents and abilities.
  • Self-awareness means being yourself.

Cheers,

Guy

Self-Aware Leaders Are More Happy at Work - On Developing Self-Awareness and Being Self-Aware

Self-Aware Leaders Are More Happy at Work

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Self-aware leaders are more happy at work because they are in touch with and are able to positively manage their emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. They know how to be happy within themselves and are able to help others do the same, which leads to healthier workplaces.

When I train leaders, the concept of being happy at work often comes up. People want to be happy and enjoy their work lives on a deeper level because it makes them feel more well-rounded and satisfied. The challenge is to find a way to take the goal of being happy and actually do things to achieve it.

The concept of happiness is different for each person but there are some basic things you can do to create a life that is self-aware, fulfilling, and rewarding.

  1. Be yourself. Look deep inside yourself and make sure you’re always behaving in ways that are consistent with what you feel and believe at your core.
  2. Do what you love. Identify what it is that you love doing more than anything in life and do it at work and everywhere.
  3. Connect with supportive people. Surround yourself with people who love you for who you are and appreciate your amazing talents and gifts.
  4. Love your work and spread that feeling. When you do what you really love doing it becomes fun instead of work and it helps you spread the same energy to others.
  5. Take care of yourself. Remember to celebrate and praise yourself often and focus on your achievements.

Try these five ideas and observe how you feel about yourself along the way. The key to being happy at work is often closer than you think and you can find it by simply remembering to honor who you are. What will you do to develop self-awareness and actually be happy at work?

Cheers,

Guy

The Self-Awareness Guy