Why comparison robs us of joy, rids us of presence, and takes away from our true identity.
And... what we can do about it.
All tagged self-awareness
Be Your Own Coach: The Art of Relating to Yourself
How we speak to ourselves is a big deal. Recently, I found myself working on my self-talk, and I thought it could be a helpful topic to dive into.
In how we show up for ourselves, we can either bring a version of support or a version of challenge. Give it a read to learn which side I fall on, and where you might land too.
Show Up and Pay Attention: A Mantra For Our Modern Day
It really doesn't take a lot to show up, but it has the potential to give more than you could fathom.
Because by showing up, fully engaged with what today has to bring, we also begin to do a better job of paying attention. And in paying attention, we become better neighbors to those we brush shoulders with during the mundanity of our lives.
Self-Awareness: A Powerful Toolkit
Can you imagine trying to build a house without tools? Similarly, developing self-awareness without a toolkit is an intimidating feat. Having a trusted toolkit we can go to in times of need or assistance is a vital part of the journey in growing self-awareness.
And now that we have learned a bit of the process, it's time we learn about the tools to help us on our way.
Self-Awareness: A Super Simple Process
Self-awareness can be helpful through knowing yourself better to lead yourself better. It's in aligning conscious and subconscious realities to produce health through a life of integrity and alignment.
In understanding that self-awareness as a worthy endeavor that is both practical and attainable, we also need to address the process that makes it actionable.
Self-Awareness: The Normal Version
Self-awareness isn't some state of perfection acquired only by the enlightened gurus. It is knowing yourself well enough that you can lead yourself down the path that is best for you, and those around you.
Self-awareness revolves around the idea of integrity: of being the person you say you are or the person you are striving to be.
CHANGE, Reminder #1 - Cornerstones Are A Grounding Force
Change is more consciously present in our world than ever before (in my lifetime at least). The question is: how do we embrace change?
Regardless of how much change we are going through, we can always remain grounded by practicing our daily rhythms or our cornerstone habits that keep our lives in place.
Not For Everyone: An Honest Evaluation Of Self-Employment
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to “take that leap of faith”? To go out on your own and pave the path for your own career and destiny? Is it as glamorous as it sounds? Does it produce the life you always wanted to have? Will it meet all your hopes and dreams?
It’s not as easy as a yes or a no…
Perspectives, Pt. 5 - Our Need For Perspective
Perspectives—how we view the world; how we process the information and events we experience in everyday life.
Self-awareness entails an objective view of how we personally think and operate, which leads to a greater empathy and understanding towards others with whom our views and perspectives differ.
Perspectives, Pt. 2 - Can vs. Should
“Everything that is within your grasp is not meant to be in your hand.” - Terry Crews
Just because you can do something doesn’t mean you should.