Title: Here Are The 4 Simple Introspection Steps That Will Boost Self Awareness | by Nir Eyal | Psychology of Stuff | Medium
Headings: Here Are The 4 Simple Introspection Steps That Will Boost Self Awareness
Here Are The 4 Simple Introspection Steps That Will Boost Self Awareness
Why Self Awareness is Important
What is Self Awareness?
The Benefits of Self Awareness and Introspection
An Introspection Method: Do’s and Don’ts
Don’t Obsess
Don’t Ask the Wrong Questions
Ask the Right Self Reflection Question
Why is Self Awareness So Hard?

Content: rather than, “Why do I feel so terrible?” This kind of thinking can help you to name your emotions, which has been shown to reduce negative feelings and attitudes.16
Also, avoid asking yourself a problem-centered question. Don’t ask, “What difficulty am I facing right now?” Instead, frame the question around a goal, as in, “What would I like my relationship with my boss to look like a month from now?” Coaches and counselors are learning that solution-focused questions make their clients feel good, whereas problem-focused questions make their clients feel less satisfied.17
If you have a persistent problem on your mind, ask yourself questions that shift your focus to its possible solution. These could be as straightforward as, “What is one possible solution to this problem?” and then, “What is one way I could start to move toward creating this solution?”18
Using solution-focused questions has two benefits: It reveals potential answers to the problems
It increases your confidence in your ability to solve future dilemmas. A feeling of agency and control affects your feeling of confidence, improves your self-worth,19 and increases the odds you’ll follow-through on your intentions. Why is Self Awareness So Hard?