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.
42
664 reads
CURATED FROM
IDEAS CURATED BY
Similar ideas to 1. They're curious about their own mind
Stay curious
It is common for job advertisements to mention the importance of curiosity, passion, and inquisitiveness. Employers want employees who have a thirst for knowledge; they are looking for innovative thinking skills or people who can think outside the box. What sources of information should you explo...
We Are Not On The Spotlight
Childhood instincts are not outgrown so much as they are overcome by more careful and reflective thinking.
As we grow up we learn nuances of a situation. Even in small groups, the social spotlight does not shine on us nearly as brightly as we think.
Becoming aware of the power of y...
The Good & The Bad about Worrying
Worry is important because it can help us to identify potential problems and to take steps to avoid them:
- When we worry about something, we are essentially thinking about the potential consequences of that event.
- Sometimes, worry can motivate us to take action ...
Read & Learn
20x Faster
without
deepstash
with
deepstash
with
deepstash
Personalized microlearning
—
100+ Learning Journeys
—
Access to 200,000+ ideas
—
Access to the mobile app
—
Unlimited idea saving
—
—
Unlimited history
—
—
Unlimited listening to ideas
—
—
Downloading & offline access
—
—
Supercharge your mind with one idea per day
Enter your email and spend 1 minute every day to learn something new.
I agree to receive email updates