The Power of Self-Awareness (PSE)
What is self-awareness, and why is it important?
Self-awareness is to be conscious of your own nature and feelings. Being self-aware enables you to reflect on your actions and the intentions behind them, which in turn allows you to be in further control of yourself. People who are self-aware tend to be more successful and comfortable in community environments, which is a trait that is becoming increasingly important today. Compared to the last decade, work environments are changing globally to become a more creative and sociable setting, and being able to regulate your emotions that will impact your actions is immensely important.
Being self-aware also means that you know where your strengths and weaknesses lie, and you know what is right and wrong for you. This way, you can apply yourself to situations in which you perform your best while concealing your weaknesses. In truth, self-awareness is really connected to every aspect in which we live our lives. It’s connected to how we act and feel, how we decide what to do, and our interactions with others.
Personally, I have a lot to learn and practice in terms of self-awareness, but I think that this point in my life might be the perfect chance for me to do so. Junior year of high school is a very demanding and challenging year for the majority of students, one that requires self-awareness to an extent. Knowing where your limits are, and what you are capable of doing without putting too much stress or strain on yourself (both physically and mentally), is a skill that we must develop now in order to effectively support ourselves throughout all the challenges to come in the future.