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'''Self-awareness''' is conscious knowledge of one's own character, [[personality]], feelings, motives, and desires. Know thyself is an ancient and well-accepted philosophical maxim which was inscribed upon the Temple of [[Apollo (mythology)|Apollo]] in the ancient Greek precinct of Delphi. | '''Self-awareness''' is conscious knowledge of one's own character, [[personality]], feelings, motives, and desires. Know thyself is an ancient and well-accepted philosophical maxim which was inscribed upon the Temple of [[Apollo (mythology)|Apollo]] in the ancient Greek precinct of Delphi. | ||
| − | Self-awareness is vital as it allows for: better [[Decision making|decision-making]]; improved [[emotional intelligence]]; enhanced confidence; and fosters greater [[empathy]] and compassion. This ultimately leads to [[personal development]] and stronger relationships.<ref>[https://www.google.com/search?q=why+is+self-awareness+important&oq=why+is+self-aware&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqBwgAEAAYgAQyBwgAEAAYgAQyBggBEEUYOTIHCAIQABiABDIHCAMQABiABDIHCAQQABiABDIHCAUQABiABDIHCAYQABiABDIHCAcQABiABDIHCAgQABiABDIGCAkQLhhA0gEINjAzNWowajSoAgCwAgE&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 Why is self-wareness important?] | + | Self-awareness is vital as it allows for: better [[Decision making|decision-making]]; improved [[emotional intelligence]]; enhanced [[self-confidence]]; and fosters greater [[empathy]] and compassion. This ultimately leads to [[personal development]] and stronger relationships.<ref>[https://www.google.com/search?q=why+is+self-awareness+important&oq=why+is+self-aware&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqBwgAEAAYgAQyBwgAEAAYgAQyBggBEEUYOTIHCAIQABiABDIHCAMQABiABDIHCAQQABiABDIHCAUQABiABDIHCAYQABiABDIHCAcQABiABDIHCAgQABiABDIGCAkQLhhA0gEINjAzNWowajSoAgCwAgE&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 Why is self-wareness important?] |
*[https://www.hrh.ca/2022/01/27/the-benefits-of-self-awareness/#:~:text=Having%20self%2Dawareness%20gives%20us,us%20from%20assumptions%20and%20biases. The Benefits of Self-Awareness], Humber River Health | *[https://www.hrh.ca/2022/01/27/the-benefits-of-self-awareness/#:~:text=Having%20self%2Dawareness%20gives%20us,us%20from%20assumptions%20and%20biases. The Benefits of Self-Awareness], Humber River Health | ||
*[https://www.personalysis.com/articles-personalysis/why-is-self-awareness-important/#:~:text=Maintaining%20motivation%2C%20especially%20in%20the%20pursuit%20of,triggers%20and%20the%20source%20of%20their%20drive. Exploring the Significance of Self-Awareness] | *[https://www.personalysis.com/articles-personalysis/why-is-self-awareness-important/#:~:text=Maintaining%20motivation%2C%20especially%20in%20the%20pursuit%20of,triggers%20and%20the%20source%20of%20their%20drive. Exploring the Significance of Self-Awareness] | ||
Revision as of 23:42, October 8, 2025
Self-awareness is conscious knowledge of one's own character, personality, feelings, motives, and desires. Know thyself is an ancient and well-accepted philosophical maxim which was inscribed upon the Temple of Apollo in the ancient Greek precinct of Delphi.
Self-awareness is vital as it allows for: better decision-making; improved emotional intelligence; enhanced self-confidence; and fosters greater empathy and compassion. This ultimately leads to personal development and stronger relationships.[1]
95% of individuals believe they are self-aware, but according to tests, only 15% of individuals are genuinely aware of themselves.[2] [3]
Self-reflection done honestly (without engaging in rationalization), increases self-awareness. Self-reflection is the ability of people to analyze their thoughts, feelings, an behaviors over time.[4]
Resources on the importance of self-awareness:
- The Benefits of Self-Awareness, Humber River Health
- Exploring the Significance of Self-Awareness
- The Key Role Of Self Awareness In Emotional Intelligence
Increasing self-awareness
See also: Journaling and Mentor and Friendship and Accountability partner and Performance goal and Results orientation and Mindfulness (Psychology) and Evidence-based thinking and Values and Virtue and Observation skills
To increase self-awareness, you can practice mindfulness meditation (See also: Christian meditative prayer), regularly journal your thoughts and feelings, actively seek feedback from trusted individuals (See: Accountability partner), reflect on your experiences, identify your core values, and pay close attention to your emotions and reactions in different situations. In summary, make a conscious effort to observe yourself objectively and understand your internal processes better.[5]
Articles:
Psychology oriented websites:
- What Is Self-Awareness? (+5 Ways to Be More Self-Aware) by Courtney E. Ackerman, MA.
- How to Boost Your Self-Awareness by Kendra Cherry, MSEd
- How to Be More Self-Aware and Why It’s Important, PsychCentral.com
- How to Be More Self-Aware and Why It’s Important, PsychCentral
- 9 Tips to Help You Kick Off Your Self-Discovery Journey, Healthline.com
- Developing Self-awareness
- 26 Questions To Help You Know Yourself Better, PsychCentral
- How to Know Yourself Better, PsychCentral
- How to increase self-awareness, AI
Business-oriented websites and other websites:
- How to Improve Self-Awareness (With Steps and Tips), Indeed
- 10 strategies to improve self-awareness
- 8 Tips To Improve Your Self-Awareness
- Self-awareness activities to transform your life and career by Sami Ramirez, MSc, PCC
- 6 ways to improve self-awareness
- 5 Ways to Become More Self-Aware, Harvard Business Review
- 8 Steps To Improve Your Self-Awareness (With Tips)
- 10 ways to improve self awareness, The Tribune (India)
Videos:
- How to increase self-awareness - video playlist, video playlist
Journaling and improvement of self-awareness
See also: Diary
Journaling improves self-distancing, self-awareness and mindfulness.[6][7][8][9] Self-distancing is one's ability to reflect on past events/emotions as an objective observer.[10] This improves one's ability to break away from a nonstop cycle of obsessive thinking and brooding.[11]
Journal articles
- Self-awareness buffers the consequences of negative feedback: Evidence from an ERP study, International Journal of Psychophysiology. 2021 Jun:164:9-16. doi: 10.1016/j.ijpsycho.2021.02.004. Epub 2021 Feb 5.
- Ashley, Greg; Reiter-Palmon, Roni (1 September 2012). "Self-Awareness and the Evolution of Leaders: The Need for a Better Measure of Self-Awareness". Journal of Behavioral and Applied Management 14 (1): 2–17. doi:10.21818/001c.17902. https://digitalcommons.unomaha.edu/psychfacpub/7/.
Books
- The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself by Michael A. Singer. New Harbinger Publications/ Noetic Books. October 3, 2007
- The Secret of Awareness by Jordan Williams. Independently published. October 25, 2023
- The Self-Awareness Advantage by Lawrence Pfaff, Ed.D. LPC. Learn more. April 1, 2025
Quotes
- "It is said that if you know your enemies and know yourself, you will not be imperiled in a hundred battles; if you do not know your enemies but do know yourself, you will win one and lose one; if you do not know your enemies nor yourself, you will be imperiled in every single battle." - Sun Tzu
- “Above all, don't lie to yourself. The man who lies to himself and listens to his own lie comes to a point that he cannot distinguish the truth within him, or around him, and so loses all respect for himself and for others. And having no respect he ceases to love.” - Fyodor Dostoevsky, The Brothers Karamazov
See also
- Identity (psychology)
- Emotional intelligence
- Emotional conflict
- Limiting beliefs
- Self-control
- Self-regulation
- Agency (psychology)
- Mindfulness (Psychology)
- Metacognition
- Self-doubt
Other related concepts:
Notes
- ↑ Why is self-wareness important?
- ↑ Only 15% Of People Are Self-Aware -- Here's How To Change, Forbes magazine, 2016
- ↑ 47 Emotional Intelligence Statistics & Facts
- ↑ Lindsay C. Gibson (2015). "3", Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents: How to Heal from Distant, Rejecting, or Self-Involved Parents. New Harbinger Publications.
- ↑
- How to increase self-awareness
- The Brutally Honest Personal SWOT: Why Self-Awareness Beats Self-Deception
- What Is Self-Awareness? (+5 Ways to Be More Self-Aware) by Courtney E. Ackerman, MA.
- How to Be More Self-Aware and Why It’s Important, PsychCentral.com
- How to Improve Self-Awareness (With Steps and Tips), Indeed
- 10 strategies to improve self-awareness
- 8 Tips To Improve Your Self-Awareness
- Self-awareness activities to transform your life and career by Sami Ramirez, MSc, PCC
- 6 ways to improve self-awareness
- How to Develop and Increase Your Self-Awareness
- ↑ The Benefits of Creating a Journaling Routine By Sarah Bence, OTR/L, VeryWellHealth.com
- ↑ Ready, Set, Journal! 64 Journaling Prompts for Self-Discovery, PsychCentral
- ↑ 12 Journal Prompts for Emotional Health and Awareness, PsychCentral.com
- ↑ What’s All This About Journaling?, New York Times, 2018
- ↑ The Benefits of Creating a Journaling Routine By Sarah Bence, OTR/L, VeryWellHealth.com
- ↑ 5 Benefits of Journaling for Mental Health, PositivePsychology.com