May 12, 2010

I realize #22

Self-awareness should never cause insecurity.

It serves as a tool for accurately identifying why one behaves the way one does in both action and thought. That knowledge is crucial for changing towards the better and removing limitations. However one must focus on the goal : what one wishes to become. Otherwise one becomes trapped in determinism when focusing too much on how and why one currently thinks and behaves as one does.

Various emotional states are intensified by self-awareness, and people sometimes try to reduce or escape it through things like television, video games, alcohol, drugs, etc. However, some people may seek to increase their self awareness through these outlets. People are more likely to align their behavior with their standards when made self-aware. People will be negatively affected if they don’t live up to their personal standards.

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