2. INTRODUCTION
• Self-awareness is the ability to focus on yourself and how your actions,
thoughts, or emotions do or don't align with your internal standards.
• Knowing one’s own….
• Attitudes (Opinions)
• Feelings (Emotions)
• Motives (Purpose/Goal)
• Desires (Needs)
• Strengths- Weaknesses
3. WHAT IS SELF-AWARENESS AND WHY IS IT IMPORTANT?
• Self Awareness is having a clear perception of yourself and your personality,
including strengths, weaknesses, thoughts, beliefs, motivation, and emotions. It
allows you to understand how other people perceive you as well as you
understand and can relate to other people.
• Self awareness is important because when we have a better understanding of
ourselves, we are able to experience ourselves as unique individuals. We are then
empowered to make informed decisions, changes, and to build on our areas of
strength as well as identify areas where we would like to make improvements.
4. ATTRIBUTES OF SELF-AWARENESS
• -Demonstrate a high level of Self-Awareness skills by showing independence in all
of the following components:
• Know their individual strengths and weaknesses.
• Know their likes and dislikes.
• Use intuition and reflection to make sound choices.
• Are able to control their emotions. (handle stress, remain calm)
• Have set realistic goals that are challenging, but attainable.
• Are knowledgeable of their individual learning style.
• Are knowledgeable of their disability and the supports needed to address it.
• Use attributes of self-awareness to advocate for self.
5. WHY SELF AWARENESS IS ESSENTIAL?
For….
• Personal Growth and Development
• Emotional Wellness
• Healthfulness (Physical, Social, Psychological)
• Strengthening Interpersonal Relationships
• Your Success & Productivity
TO ACHIEVE EVERYTHING THAT YOU DESIRE WITH POSITIVE
MINDSET.
6. DEVELOPING SELF AWARENESS
• UNDERSTAND your thought patterns.
• STOP COMPARING yourself with others.
• Recognize your STRENGTHS and POTENTIAL.
• Accept your limitations and work to IMPROVISE.
• ENGAGE your mind in something constructive.
• Give time to HELP others.
• Accept COMPLIMENTS with smile.
• Surround yourself with GENUINE Relations.
7. DEVELOPING SELF AWARENESS
• Develop habit of self-observation
• Self disclosure
• Spend time daily on self-reflection
• Keep a journal
• Ask for feedback(from friends, family etc)
