Self awareness
Self awareness is one of the IDG course dimension skills. This skill stands out so much to me because it aids self understanding. Self awareness is the capacity to engage in thoughtful introspection and maintain a deep connection with one’s own thoughts, emotions and innermost desires.
This skill is one that has made me seek to have a genuine understanding of myself and also the ability to manage my behavior and emotions. When we have a genuine understanding of ourselves, it enables us to identify our core values which are the beliefs and attributes we hold dear to ourselves. It also helps us to align our actions and various options with our core values to ensure we make decisions that are authentic and are in line with out beliefs.
Self awareness involves a very vital skill of emotional regulation which helps us to respond to our feelings in a balanced and constructive manner. Emotional regulation leads to emotional resilience and stability.
Understanding one’s self helps in our growth as individuals as it helps us to recognize areas of our lives that need improvement. Self awareness helps us to set meaningful goals and make necessary adjustments in challenging situations.
Do you think establishing deep connection with oneself is important and why do you think so?
Yes, I think establishing deep connections with oneself is important because it enables oneself to develop a healthy relationship with the self. It means that one learns to regulate one's emotions.
@Nebi20 Yes, I think creating a deep connection with yourself is very important. When I started understanding my triggers and values, I began making better choices and felt more in control of my emotions. It’s a skill I’m still working on every day.
