Self-awareness is the ability to

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Notice

your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors

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Understand

how they formed and what influenced them

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Evaluate

their potential impact on yourself and your surroundings

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Decide.

which behaviors will result in the best outcome possible

Additional self-awareness benefits

Stronger relationships

Your coworker gets irritated...

You quickly recognize what’s triggering them and solve the underlying cause, instead of spiraling into a disagreement.

Stress management

You start feeling overwhelmed...

You analyze your environment, recognize your triggers, and find a way to manage the causes of stress much more quickly.

Better communication

You need to persuade another person...

You recognize what’s important to them and adjust how you’re perceived to persuade them while remaining truthful.

Improved critical thinking

Someone else is trying to persuade you...

You understand what parts of you they’re targeting and notice your cognitive biases to make a thoughtful decision.

Quicker decision-making

You need to prioritize activities...

You evaluate the wider impact of each option and respect your values to make considerate decisions and progress faster.