How Self-Awareness Builds Resilience

Self-Awareness is a critical step in being able to manage your resilience.  If you can notice what is happening with your emotions, you have the critical feedback you need to manage them.  With this, you can understand the impact that your feelings have on you and your behavior and modify as needed.

Some people have learned the skill of Self-Awareness, and others have not.   Some of us are somewhere in between.  There is a continuum of Self-Awareness.

You probably know someone who seems to have absolutely no clue about what is going on with their emotions.  You see their behaviour, perhaps they are quick to anger or become quiet and withdrawn when they encounter an uncomfortable situation.  They seem limited in their ability to control their reactions to situations and people.  They may even blame their issues on other people or situations, without taking responsibility for their own involvement. 

You may also know someone who seems completely aware of their inner self and can control their emotions and reactions to situations and people.  They have a grounded, centred approach and they can find space to be compassionate towards others.  They take responsibility for their actions and reactions.  They can also create boundaries and understand when the actions of others are not their problem.  I recall one such person in my own life, who had a knack for sharing thoughts like, “Well, that sounds like someone else’s issue.”

Want to find out where you stand on the continuum? Want to improve your Self-Awareness? Stay tuned to this blog for more about The Self-Awareness Continuum, or order your copy of The Resilience Way today!