Knowing oneself, or self-awareness, means understanding your own needs, desires, feelings and emotions. The better you know yourself, the more easily you adapt to change, because you see why you act as you do and can adjust. Paying attention to thoughts, feelings and actions is often key to a more productive and happier life.
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“Awareness is the greatest agent for change” – Eckhart Tolle. It is about understanding your own needs, desires, feelings and emotions. The better one knows oneself, the more adaptable they are to change. It gives you insight into why you do the things you do. This helps you examine your actions and incorporate changes that will help you become more productive. When you are paying attention to thoughts, feelings, emotions and action, you are forced to make quick decisions and be happy with it. Being self aware is often the key to living a more productive and happier life.
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Why is self-awareness important at work?
Self-awareness gives insight into why you do the things you do, so you can examine your actions and make changes that make you more productive. People who know themselves well adapt more easily to change. As Eckhart Tolle put it, awareness is the greatest agent for change.
