SELF AWARENESS
BY - GOHEL URVI KETAN
ROLL NO. - 6914
CLASS - T.Y.B.F.M
SUBJECT - EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE
“ I HAVE TO KNOW ME TO GROW ME .”
- JOHN MAXWELL
WHAT IS SELF AWARENESS?
● Emotional Self-Awareness is the ability to understand your own emotions and
their effects on your performance. You know what you are feeling and why—and
how it helps or hurts what you are trying to do. You sense how others see you and
so align your self-image with a larger reality.
● You have an accurate sense of your strengths and limitations, which gives you a
realistic self-confidence. It also gives you clarity on your values and sense of
purpose, so you can be more decisive when you set a course of action. As a leader,
you can be candid and authentic, speaking with conviction about your vision.
● Emotional Self-Awareness isn’t something that you achieve once and then you’re
done with it. Rather, every moment is an opportunity to either be self-aware or
not.
● It is a continual endeavor, a conscious choice to be self-aware. The good news is
that the more you practice it, the easier it becomes.
WHY SELF AWARENESS IS IMPORTANT?
HERE ARE TEN REASONS OF SELF AWARENESS :
● You’ll understand yourself better.
● You’ll have a better understanding of what affects your beliefs.
● You’ll know your strengths.
● You’ll know your weaknesses.
● You’ll improve your critical thinking skills.
● You’ll improve your decision-making.
● You’ll have better listening skills.
● You’ll have better self-regulation.
● You’ll have more empathy.
● You’ll be a better leader.
BENEFITS OF SELF AWARENESS :
● It gives us the power to influence outcomes.
● It helps us to become better decision-makers It gives us more self-confidence —
so, as a result, we communicate with clarity and intention.
● It allows us to understand things from multiple perspectives.
● It frees us from our assumptions and biases.
● It helps us build better relationships.
● It gives us a greater ability to regulate our emotions.
● It decreases stress.
● It makes us happier.
TWO STATES OF SELF AWARENESS :
There are two distinct kinds of self-awareness, public and private.
Public self-awareness: Being aware of how we can appear to others. Because of
this consciousness, we are more likely to adhere to social norms and behave in ways
that are socially acceptable.
While there are benefits to this type of awareness, there is also the danger of tipping
into self-consciousness. Those who are especially high in this trait may spend too much
time worrying about what others think of them.
Private self-awareness: Being able to notice and reflect on one’s internal
state. Those who have private self-awareness are introspective, approaching their
feelings and reactions with curiosity.
For example, you may notice yourself tensing up as you are preparing for an
important meeting. Noticing the physical sensations and correctly attributing them
to your anxiety about the meeting would be an example of private self-awareness.
When self-awareness tips into self-consciousness, we are reluctant to share certain
aspects of ourselves. We develop a persona that lacks authenticity.
Practice mindfulness
Mindfulness is a practice. It helps you be aware of what's going on in your mind, body,
and environment. Meditation is one of a few practices that you can insert into your
daily life, and practicing mindfulness is a wonderful tool for developing greater
self-control.
The road to self-awareness is a journey. The most self-aware people see themselves on
a quest to mastery rather than at a particular destination. As you move forward in
developing your self-awareness, ask yourself regularly, “How will you move toward the
best version of yourself today?”
THANK YOU !!!
