Self-Awareness

Once we become more aware of what is happening around us by using our various Mindfulness and Insight practices, we can unravel the stories we tell ourselves about our experiences.

Our minds constantly make assessments and judgments about what is happening around us and within us.  We interpret what is happening and assess our experiences for danger, joy, hardship, ease etc…  We also interpret our experiences about ourselves, what they mean to us, and how they may or may not define us.  It matters that we really understand these interpretations and assessments as these beliefs generate our feelings (body sensations) at any given time.  These feelings when they are placed into context, are what an emotion is.  Emotions drive our decision making and those decisions determine our actions.

If our goal is to bring more balance into our lives, then we must fully understand the stories/beliefs that we tell ourselves to shift them to something more balanced.  We may be exaggerating our interpretations of what is happening, and thus, we have exaggerated emotions and body sensations.  When we notice what is happening around us and within us (Mindfulness) and then understand with clarity our stories and interpretations of our experiences (self-awareness) we can then examine them for truth and accuracy.

Self-awareness is all about knowing where we are NOW at any given moment.  We need to understand in great detail about what is happening and what are we telling ourselves about what is happening.  Only after we know where we ARE can we move in a different direction (if we want to).

Finally, self-awareness allows you to understand better what really drives and motivates you.  With increased self-awareness, you are better able to know and understand your inner passions that will give meaning and purpose to your life.  This is your north star and can guide you to a life of well-being.

Our 4Steps™ approach will train you so you can develop this skill.