Immature self-awareness leads to self-loathing because you’re only aware of your issues and flaws…
Mature and regulated self-awareness leads to growth and forward momentum because you are aware of your flaws and fabulousness in equal measure.
Remember 👏 your 👏 amazingness 👏 every 👏 damn 👏 day!
Tips:
To shift your perspective, start with compassion. Speak to yourself as you would to a trusted friend.
If you notice a flaw, pair it with a strength – like so:
Stubborn vs. Determined and committed
Overthink vs. Careful and considerate decision-making
Struggles with change vs. Values stability and structure
Too emotional vs. Empathetic and deeply connected
Trouble asking for help vs. Resourceful and independent
Easily distracted vs. Curious and detail-oriented
Avoids confrontation vs. Seeks harmony and prioritizes relationships
Impatient vs. Decisive and action-oriented
Takes things personally vs. Cares deeply about people and situations
Overly cautious vs. Weighs risks carefully and protects what’s important
For a week, write down one flaw and one strength each day. Notice how this practice shifts your self-awareness. Come back and share what happens for you 🥰