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1. They're curious about their own mind
Self-aware people are curious about their own minds and how they work . They frequently think about their thoughts and thinking patterns.
Technically, this is called metacognition. It means you are aware of the fact that you are thinking things and able to assess the quality and usefulness of that thinking.
On the other hand, if you are in the habit of thinking about your thinking, you would notice that worry is actually an activity and something you do. And as a result, it is something you can, with practice, choose not to do — or at least not do nearly as much.
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2. They take feedback
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4. They don’t judge themselves for how they feel
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3. Listen More than Talk
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