Posts Tagged ‘self aware’
Get an Attitude Makeover
Check your attitude! In his poem, If, Rudyard Kipling writes: “If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster/And treat those two impostors just the same…. you’ll be a man my son.” Forst Gump philosophized: “Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get.” The highs and lows can be exhausting if not met with the right attitude. I…
Read MoreTuning Your Self-Awareness
A flaw that many people have, but do not recognize they have, is self-awareness. This is not an indictment on anyone, our nature is to seek patterns and see ourselves as the “good guy.” Often, it is these two habits that lead to biases and poor self-awareness. As we practice self-isolation, this is a valuable opportunity to work on your own self-awareness. What is self-awareness As our teachers always told…
Read MoreThe Importance of Understanding Self-Talk
The term self-talk is thrown around a lot, and I would like to take some time to unpack it. Self-talk simply means the things you tell yourself whether they be words, thoughts or conversation you have with yourself. There are several forms, including: Positive Self–Talk These are positive statements you tell yourself; for example, “I deserve the promotion because I am good…
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