Self-awareness

In general terms, self-awareness is our ability to see ourselves for who we truly are, our capability to peer into the deepest parts of what makes us who we are. To understand our innermost characteristics, desires, needs, and wants, and also our insecurities, faults, and imperfections.

Self-awareness and accountability can help us to achieve healthier relationships as it opens the door to building strong intimacy in a relationship. The more familiar we are with our true selves, the deeper we can introspect, the more open we can become.

Research suggests that when we see ourselves clearly, we are more confident and more creative. We make sounder decisions, build stronger relationships, and communicate more effectively. We're also less likely to lie and cheat.

Many of us spend time perceiving ourselves through the eyes of our friends, family, society, and romantic partners to the point that we forget to look deep inside ourselves. We externalise our worth and hand it to others to confirm if we are worthy/enough.

Your therapist will encourage you to take a look at yourself through the lens of the “Whole Perspective”. How do you feel about and see yourself physically, mentally, financially, intellectually, and emotionally? Try to see yourself for who you truly are, with all the imperfections and perfections you have. Begin the road to heightened self-awareness by learning more about it.

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