Self-Awareness

This one is a little tricky to advise on because it’s a very personal journey. Being able to look at oneself with not only understanding, but with acceptance, is a continual process. Acknowledging our human flaws, as minute or grand as they may be, and embracing them allows us to keep our downfalls from getting in the way of our success. A wise man once said to me, "Get out of your own way!"

Continually educating ourselves and climbing intellectual levels is integral to self awareness. This allows us to continually "wake up" to our current surroundings.

Another key element? Good friends or a good therapist. It’s in those long talks and hours of self-analysis and self-criticism that we often discover parts of ourselves previously unknown, feelings we didn’t know we had and an understanding of how our past plays a role in who we are today.

Being aware of oneself and our role on this earth helps clarify what’s working and what’s not, motivating us to change. Say hello to you!