Self-Awareness and Your Natural State of Being

SELF-AWARENESS PRACTICE

Self-awareness is the ability to observe and reflect on one’s thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.

Self-awareness is the key to transformation. It is a powerful tool for becoming more aware of one’s thoughts and emotions, and it is crucial for identifying and changing negative patterns of thought.

As explained in Being YOU! Awaken to the Abundance of Your Natural State of Being, self-awareness is “the first step towards transformation. It’s only by becoming aware of our negative patterns of thinking that we can begin to change them.”

Once we have identified these negative patterns of thinking, we can begin to challenge them and replace them with more positive and empowering ones.

“When we start to recognize our negative patterns of thinking, we can start to challenge them and ask ourselves if they are really true.”  ~ Dr. Scott Zarcomas

By developing self-awareness, we can start to recognize patterns of negative thinking and how they may be impacting our lives. This is important because negative patterns of thinking can hold us back from experiencing joy, peace, and freedom in our daily lives.

SELF-AWARENESS & RESPONSIBILITY

Self-awareness is a crucial aspect of personal growth, as it allows individuals to take responsibility for their thoughts, emotions, and behaviours.

When we are aware of our negative patterns of thinking, feeling, and acting, we can take steps to change them if they are not serving us in a positive way and create a more positive and fulfilling life for ourselves.

Taking responsibility means recognizing that we have the power to change our lives, and that we are responsible for the choices we make.

Taking responsibility for our actions and emotions means we acknowledge that we have control over our own lives and that our actions and emotions have consequences.

“By taking responsibility for our thoughts and emotions, we can start to create the life we truly want.”

SELF-AWARENESS TOOLS & TECHNIQUES

1. Meditation: Meditation is a practice that involves focusing your attention on a particular object, thought, or activity to train your mind to be more present and aware. Meditation can help us develop a greater sense of self-awareness and mindfulness. One practical example of meditation is to set aside a few minutes each day to sit in a quiet place and focus on your breath. When your mind wanders, gently bring your attention back to your breath.
2. Self-reflection questions: Asking yourself reflective questions can help you gain greater insight into your thoughts, emotions, and behavior. Self-reflection questions can help us become more aware of our patterns of behavior and how they affect us. One practical example of self-reflection questions is to ask yourself, “What are my core values and how do they influence my decisions and actions?” Another way is journaling. Journaling is a powerful tool for self-reflection and self-awareness because it allows us to explore our thoughts and emotions in a safe and non-judgmental way. By writing down your thoughts and emotions, you can gain greater clarity and insight into your patterns of behavior.
3. Mindful listening: Mindful listening involves giving your full attention to the person who is speaking to you, without judgment or distraction. Mindful listening can help us become more aware of our communication patterns and how they affect our relationships. One practical example of mindful listening is to set aside your phone and other distractions when someone is speaking to you, and to focus your attention fully on what they are saying.
4. Body awareness exercises: Body awareness exercises involve bringing your attention to the physical sensations in your body, such as tension or discomfort. Body awareness exercises can help us become more aware of our emotional and mental states. One practical example of a body awareness exercise is to lie down on your back and focus on your breath. As you inhale, imagine your breath flowing into the tense or uncomfortable areas of your body, and as you exhale, imagine the tension or discomfort releasing.

SUMMARY

Self-awareness is a crucial aspect of personal growth, as it allows us to take responsibility for our thoughts, emotions, and behaviours.

Through practices such as journaling and mindfulness, we can develop greater self-awareness and begin to make positive changes in our lives.

By incorporating these self-awareness tools into your daily life, you can develop greater insight into your thoughts, emotions, and behavior, and take responsibility for making positive changes in your life.

When we take responsibility for our lives, we can begin to create the life we truly desire.

ABOUT DOCTORZED

Dr. Scott Zarcinas (aka DoctorZed) is a doctor, author, and transformational coach. He helps seekers awaken to their natural state of being by connecting them with the answers they’re looking for so they can create a life of abundance. DoctorZed gives regular workshops, seminars, presentations, and courses to support those who want to make a positive difference through positive action and live the life they want, the way they want, how they want.