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Are you aware of how you treat others?
Do you often reflect on your behavior
and find positive ways to improve?
Being self-aware means that you're mindful
of your own feelings and behaviors.
People who are self-aware tend to know
how they interact with their environment
and other people on a daily basis.
But sometimes it can be hard to step back
and be aware of your relationship with yourself and others.
So here are 10 things only self-aware people do.
Number one, you choose your words wisely.
Have you ever heard of the saying, think before you speak?
It's about choosing your words wisely
and knowing when or when not to say something.
While it doesn't mean that you should deliberate
over every word or blurt out anything
that comes to your head,
it's important to keep in mind the things you're saying.
Being self-aware is to be able to speak carefully
and calmly to communicate what you really mean,
which can help build better relationships
and healthier habits.
Two, you aren't afraid of new ideas.
Do you dismiss your friend's beliefs
or ideas without thinking?
Self-awareness includes the ability and willingness
to listen and understand people with different views.
Listening to opposing or different views
can help force you to explain, support
and reflect on your own ideas.
This can help you take into consideration
other people's ideas, as well as help you
become more aware of your own.
Number three, you manage your time well.
Do you procrastinate
when it comes to huge assignments or projects?
While it's not easy to learn, time management is a crucial
and applicable skill to have in your everyday life.
People who are self-aware know their strengths
and weaknesses, and so are able to estimate
how long their tasks will take them to complete.
This awareness helps them plan ahead of time
and prioritize their assignments well.
Number four, you journal.
Have you tried writing down
what you did or felt in a notebook?
Studies have shown that journaling can help you
worry less about your stressful tasks
and identify the causes of your unhappiness.
Oftentimes you may end up bottling up
overwhelming emotions or thoughts
because you couldn't express them throughout your day.
Journaling, therefore, can serve as an outlet
for your emotions so that you can better comprehend
and be aware of your mindset.
Number five, you practice patience.
Are you easily irritated by traffic jams and long lines?
Do you make impulsive decisions
when your patience wears thin?
Being able to wait for things without anger
or frustration is a vital skill to have.
It can help you become more aware of your mindset
and understand your emotions
so that you can avoid making impulsive choices under stress.
Number six, you use empathy.
Do people often tell you about their problems?
Do you care deeply and think about how they feel?
Being self-aware is not just about understanding yourself,
but also about your ability to sense
how your actions affect other people.
Empathy is important for self-awareness
because it helps build stronger social connections
and helps you increase your compassion towards others.
Number seven, you accept your failures.
Do you own up to your mistakes and apologize when necessary?
People who are self-aware learn from their mistakes
to grow and improve.
If you make excuses for your failures
it only goes to show that you're unable to understand
your own strengths and weaknesses.
Being self-aware means that you know the limits
of your abilities and are able to find ways to improve
and grow to become better.
Eight, you are humble.
Do you often refrain from showing off
your talents unless asked?
People who are self-aware avoid the need
to show how confident they are in their abilities.
They're aware of their strengths and weaknesses
and don't need to go out of their way to boast.
Humbleness is important because it improves self-control,
leadership skills and work performance.
Number nine, you ask for feedback.
Are you scared to show other people your work?
Or have you tried asking your friends or teachers
about the ways you could improve?
Whether it's your work, performance or general personality,
people who are self-aware often ask others for feedback.
By asking questions you're usually afraid
to answer yourself, you may actually find yourself
receiving helpful feedback
which can help you grow as a person.
And number 10, you talk to yourself.
Do you talk to yourself
when you're going through your tasks?
According to Live Science, saying things out loud
sparks memory and helps make the end goal appear tangible.
Furthermore, according to psychologist, Linda Sapadin,
talking out loud to yourself helps you
validate important and difficult decisions.
So people who are self-aware
are better able to organize their thoughts
and remember important events.
Do you now believe you're someone who's self-aware?
Let us know in the comments.
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