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4 Ways That Will Help You Become Self-Conscious

How To Be More In Tune With Your Body

Would you like to see some changes in your life? You can begin making these changes by building self-consciousness. Self-consciousness is a self-awareness state where you're focused on yourself and your well-being. It's often said, "We cannot change what we will not see." Being self-conscious is the process of acknowledging not only our strengths but our weaknesses as well.

Becoming self-conscious entails listening to your body and feelings and taking action based on what you hear. If you're in tune with your body, you'll know when to say no to that extra piece of cake or say no to staying up late. You'll become more in tune with your body the more often you respect it. Read on and be more self-conscious!

1Reflect On Who You Are

While it's important to notice your faults and weaknesses, it's equally important to acknowledge your strengths. The better you understand yourself, the better you're able to accept yourself as you are or change the things you'd like to be different. Self-consciousness requires you to be honest with yourself and have the courage to change the things you can. Full recognition of yourself gives you the opportunity to become the self-fulfilled person you're destined to be.

Looking deep within your soul, you'll discover the many character traits that make you unique. Begin by acknowledging the positive things - this will strengthen and encourage you to face the less desirable character traits without abandoning your new venture. On the other hand, when evaluating your strengths, don't let your ego get the best of you. If you magnify either your strengths or your weaknesses, you can't possibly get a realistic picture of yourself. Until you examine the truth of who you are, you cannot transform into the person you can become.

2Pay Attention To Your Likes And Dislikes

Far too often, people make life-changing choices without acknowledging deeply-rooted personal preferences. Before you embark on goals for your future, have a full awareness of the things you especially enjoy. Also, determine those things that you prefer not to have in your life.

3Face Your Inner Self

During your self-awareness process, think about your motivations, dreams, fears, and stressors. Think about why you feel the way you do. Then, begin to work toward overcoming these inner battles.

4Ask Your Loved Ones' Opinions

Talk to people who know you best and really listen to what they see as your dominant character traits and motivations. Ask them to be completely honest with you. Be prepared to hear their opinions.

You may not be your own best judge of character. Accept the way your loved ones see you as part of this process. Consider their opinions, along with your own analysis, in order to see the full picture of who you are.

Self-awareness is a necessary part of self-esteem and change. If you want to grow as an individual, begin with a complete and honest picture of who you are now. This total awareness will start your journey to becoming the best that you can be.



About Author

Jackie Wing

Jackie Wing is an Alaska native, who enjoys snowboarding more than is probably socially acceptable. She lives in Anchorage with her two dogs Reese and Peanut, or as she likes to call them "Thing 1" and "Thing 2."