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: 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? In many ways buying a self-help book or looking for inspiration from a guru can give us the quick feeling that we’re doing something about our problems. However, self awareness requires finding time to answer our problems for ourselves and by ourselves. Although there are numerous benefits to cultivating self awareness, the practice does take time. Thankfully, that time is free and available to us if we plan ahead. Instead of jumping to easy solutions, make time to sit down and think.