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Introspection: What not to do
- Don't think about yourself all the time.
- Don't ask why. "Why do I feel this way?" Our brains will point to the most obvious answer that confirms our pre-existing beliefs.
- Avoid asking yourself a question that is centered around the problem. "What difficulty am I facing right now?"
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Elements of Self-Awareness
- Introspection is the process of trying to access your internal psychological processes, judgments, perceptions, or states.
- Self-reflection increases your ability to exercise control over your emotions. It involves the examination, contemplation, and analysis of your tho...
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Self-Awareness
It means paying attention to yourself and knowing whether you're happy with what's happening in your world.
It means understanding your personality, your values, your relationships, and your beliefs.
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Importance of Self-Awareness
Research reveals that knowing yourself better results in stronger relationships, a sense of purpose, greater well-being, self-acceptance, and happiness.
Knowing yourself will make you a better manager, colleague, parent, spouse, and friend.
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The Right Questions
Ask solution-focused questions. It will help you to find potential answers to the problem and increase your confidence in your ability to solve future problems.
- Ask "What am I feeling right now?" to help you name your emotions.
- Ask "What is ...
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Cultivate Self Awareness
Instead of jumping to quick solutions, schedule at least 15 minutes daily to sit down and think without interruptions.
- Make reflection the first activity of your day.
- Write down on paper what you are feeling.
- Don't allow negativity or blame.
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Don’ts Of Introspection
- Don’t obsess: More thinking about yourself won't automatically lead to deeper knowledge.
- Don't ask the wrong questions: When we ask why questions, our brain points toward the most obvious answer. We usually land on the one that confirms our pre-existing beliefs.
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"If someone is slipping up, kindly correct them and point out what they missed. But if you can't, blame yourself-or no one." - Marcus
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