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It is a continuous journey of self-discovery and reflection, essential for
enhancing emotional resilience, building meaningful relationships, and
achieving personal development goals.
Self-awareness is mainly of two types:
Internal Self-awareness: It represents how clearly we see our own
values, passions, aspirations and reactions including thoughts, feelings,
behaviours, strengths, weaknesses, and their impact on others.
External Self-awareness: It means understanding how other people
judge us in terms of values, passions, thoughts, behaviours, strengths, and weaknesses. This means how
you appear to others and are being perceived by others.
Knowing Yourself
Knowing yourself means understanding the real you, beyond the
image you show to the world. It’s about recognising your values,
Personality
passions, fears, strengths, and weaknesses. Understanding
yourself is like embarking on a journey with a clear map. It’s
about exploring your past and understanding how your life
Expectations Interests
experiences have shaped you. This journey involves reflecting
YOU
on the choices you’ve made, what influenced those decisions,
and getting to know your personality traits deeply. This self-
discovery journey isn’t just about self-centred goals; it’s about
understanding your place in the world and how you can Aptitudes Values
contribute positively. By knowing and accepting yourself, you
pave the way for a more meaningful and fulfiling life.
Strength and Weakness Analysis
Being self-aware means recognising your inner strengths, talents, skills, and also understanding your
weaknesses. Your strengths are things you excel at, like playing an instrument, being good at math, or being
a good friend. These are qualities that make you unique and special. On the other hand, weaknesses are areas
where you may find challenges, such as being shy, struggling with a certain subject in school, or needing to
work on your patience.
Knowing your strengths helps you feel confident and proud of what you can do well. It allows you to focus on
activities that you enjoy and excel in. Understanding your weaknesses is important too because it gives you
a chance to improve and grow. By working on your weaknesses, you can become better at things you find
challenging and develop new skills.
Examples of Strength and Weakness
Here are some examples of strengths:
Creativity: Coming up with innovative ideas and solutions.
Communication: Expressing ideas clearly and listening attentively.
Organisation: Planning and managing tasks effectively.
Adaptability: Easily adjusting to new situations and challenges.
Problem-Solving: Analysing issues and finding practical solutions.
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