Self Awareness IS the Foundation
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What do we stand for, what do we value, and what type of person we aspire to be?
Self awareness is a great starting point for developing self esteem and building confidence. Self awareness may also be the foundation that needs to be rebuilt if our personal development seems to take a backward step at any point.
Personal Values for Self Improvement
Self awareness can help us to know where we are now, so we can make better decisions on where we want to go next. In other words, if we have no self awareness then we are lost!
Before we decide upon what we want, we should first ask ourselves 'what do I value in life?'.
Usually, we do not realize what we value until it is gone. Sometimes familiarity with something, or someone, decreases the value we once saw there. It is prudent therefore, to decide upon what we value before we lose it forever.
Self awareness success tool:
Ask yourself - what do you value and why?
Then,
Priorities your top twelve
We can often tell what a person values by how much time they give to it; so how much time do you give to the things you value?
Now you can use this list as a guide to action in the future, and to help you prioritize your goals.
There is an old saying that goes 'If you want something, you must first give it away'. What this is saying, is that if we want to be appreciated, then it is no good taking others for granted. If we want to be popular, then we need to ask ourselves, do we recognize others?
If you value a quality - give it away!
Labels: confidence, goals, prioritizing, self awareness, self improvement, values
1 Comments:
There are definitely some truths you speak of, my friend. I put into practice a few of these ideas, such as giving to receive... Thankfully, that activity is rather natural, it seems. It's like watering a plant; one cannot ask for roses without providing nutrition for them to grow...
But other inquiries, such as values, are a little more elusive. Sometimes I find myself in a sticky situation before finding out what is truly important... But awareness is not limited to time or circumstances, which is the beauty, I think... to discovery.
I have been doing what you suggest; that is, asking what I value and why. It is rewarding in the end, but the initial approach can be difficult. I find the easiest way to do this is to suspend judgment of the physical world, as well as thoughts (especially self-image), and listen to how the body responds to said situations/thoughts/whatever. I have found a lot of unconsciousness rising into consciousness, which when dealt with, leaves a sense of... peace.
Dude, haha. I think it is wonderful what you do. So many people can use this material in the ways that you and I have. It is very powerful, enriching, yet also demanding. One really has to ask, "Who am I?"
Thank you for all that you do.
Namasté
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