❤️ Building Self-Awareness and Self-Acceptance ❤️
Hello, Lovely Community!
Today is the Day-9 of our Self-Esteem Challenge. (The master post for the event is given here ). We will be focusing on the concept of Self-awareness and Self-acceptance which can help us in getting to know ourselves better, and also help us in building our self-esteem. ❤️
Let us know your thoughts and answers to the questions/ icebreaker below, in this thread! 
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Self-awareness is when we observe and focus our attention on ourselves by being honest as well as introspective so that we can focus on the reality of our emotions and behavior. Self-acceptance is all about having a realistic awareness of our inner voice which helps us in recognizing that we all can make mistakes being imperfect, as well as we have the ability to attain noteworthy accomplishments. Evaluation of self helps in understanding the reasons behind our actions and working on changing the aspects of oneself which needs improvement, leading to acceptance of oneself.
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Focusing on our mind and body, allows us to sensibly evaluate what we receive from outside and what we offer from inside of ourselves. It enables us to pay attention to our feelings, thoughts, beliefs, sensations, reactions, triggers, needs, and habits. Concentrating the attention on oneself involves being aware of one's emotions, identifying them, accepting their presence, and understanding their impact. To develop a thoughtful mindset involving awareness and acceptance of self, some effort and time for reflection with self is required, but this mindset can help us in increasing our EQ, self-esteem, and empathy, making our life meaningful, opening ourselves to new opportunities as well as becoming the best version of ourselves, once we begin practicing it.
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We can learn to build Self-Awareness and Self-Acceptance within ourselves by practicing some activities, such as: Reflecting on our thoughts/emotions - Reflection brings perspective and understanding in our lives which helps to be aware; Monitoring our Self-Talk - Paying attention to what we say and think about ourselves, challenging any thought which is inappropriate/negative; Being open to Suggestions - Asking for feedback from supportive and trustworthy people; Sharing and considering perspectives - Making an attempt to view things from another's perspective and sharing our own perspectives; Noticing and reflecting what bothers you about others - Paying attention to the aspects of other people that irritates us. Evaluate whether it is really about their behavior or is it some quality in them that we disapprove of in ourselves, which is getting reflected back to us; Journaling - Recording our thoughts/emotions to identify, clarify and accept their presence; Practicing mindfulness, meditation, or yoga - These activities can help regulate our emotions, improving our physical and mental health.
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1) How can self-awareness help us stay grounded when feeling overwhelmed?
2) How can self-acceptance help us unlock our motivation to make progress in our life?
3) What does it mean to be ourselves?
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Icebreaker: What can you do to become a better version of yourself and what are three goals that you can set to work on yourself? Let us know! �
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Thanks to everyone in the team who have contributed ideas and content for this event. 
Team Contributors: @KristinHelps @Asruu @Starmedia
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@Starmedia
1) How can self-awareness help us stay grounded when feeling overwhelmed?
The awareness of what is happening inside of me gives me control how I can respond (deep breathing etc.)
2) How can self-acceptance help us unlock our motivation to make progress in our life?
Accepting what I can and what I simply can't helps me to focus on the right thing and to set achievable goals.
3) What does it mean to be ourselves?
Being myself means being authentic, � �embracing �myself with all the shadows �
Icebreaker: What can you do to become a better version of yourself and what are three goals that you can set to work on yourself? Let us know! �
Less self critical. �
1. Patience, 2. Self Love 3. Forgiving
Icebreaker: What can you do to become a better version of yourself and what are three goals that you can set to work on yourself? Let us know!
Um i think i could work in being more honest.
Three goals :
Eat healthier this week
Write at least another chapter this week
Unpack all the way
@Starmedia
1) How can self-awareness help us stay grounded when feeling overwhelmed?
- Self-awareness helps keep us grounded because we know where the feeling of being overwhelmed is coming from and being able to process and stay positive is a great thing. �
2) How can self-acceptance help us unlock our motivation to make progress in our life?
- Being able to accept the things we can and cannot control will help us feel motivated to the point where we can create opportunities for ourselves. �
3) What does it mean to be ourselves?
- To be ourselves is to fully understand how we act and behave in a way to where despite our flaws, we still love who we are. There's only one us. �
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Icebreaker: What can you do to become a better version of yourself and what are three goals that you can set to work on yourself?
Give myself more credit and never give up on myself. �
1. Tell myself positive affirmations every day
2. Practice self-care even if it's just for five minutes. �
3. Change negative thoughts into positive thoughts. �
@Starmedia
1) How can self-awareness help us stay grounded when feeling overwhelmed?
Knowing how you are feeling allows you to take a step back and think a bit more rational
2) How can self-acceptance help us unlock our motivation to make progress in our life?
knowing and understanding where you are at helps you move forward to where you want to be.
3) What does it mean to be ourselves?
Feeling comfortable and confident in who you are.
3 goals
consistent exersice, remember to be grateful and work on patienceeee
I think being self aware helps us to recognize our emotions better and helps us to be able to deal with them reasonably
I think self acceptance is needed just so we can move past the self hatred and loathing. If we can accept ourselves as we are we can see our worth and make steps towards healing
To be ourselves - To be true to yourself - to be comfortable in your skin and in your head to accept yourself - all of yourself
I need to accept myself - to see that I have worth
I need to stop isolating
I need to do self care for myself
Not be afraid to reach out
@Starmedia
1) How can self-awareness help us stay grounded when feeling overwhelmed? �Paying attention to my surroundings and how I feel instead of letting my mind take over allows me to focus on what is real. �
2) How can self-acceptance help us unlock our motivation to make progress in our life? �Self-acceptance can motivate me because I know my limits and how much I can push myself to be better. �
3) What does it mean to be ourselves? �To not be afraid of the imperfections, accepting them the way they are. �
@Starmedia
1) How can self-awareness help us stay grounded when feeling overwhelmed?
It makes you realize that there isn't anything to be worried about and that you will get whatever needs to be done, done.
2) How can self-acceptance help us unlock our motivation to make progress in our life?
It keeps you going forward, it doesn't make you look back and it doesn't hold you back.
3) What does it mean to be ourselves?
You aren't pretending to be someone you're not. You're being your true self.
Icebreaker: What can you do to become a better version of yourself and what are three goals that you can set to work on yourself? �
You can improve. �
1: More body-positivity.
2: More self-awareness.
3: Going to bed earlier.
❤️ Here are some questions to ponder!❤️
1) How can self-awareness help us stay grounded when feeling overwhelmed?
Observing myself , how do I feel now ? What can I do about it ? Listening to my body , my inner voice , what do I hear ? , allowing myself being present in this very moment , here , now .
2) How can self-acceptance help us unlock our motivation to make progress in our life?
Simply embracing ourselves for whom we are , understanding our limits , improving what can be improved , let go of fixing what we can't fix , understanding we can't control everything ->move forward to next chapter .
3) What does it mean to be ourselves?
First step would be finding our thru selves , who I really am ? Who Am I behind that work suit ? Who am I behind the mask ? who I am behind the mask I wear at work , behind the mask I'm wearing in society , behind the mask I'm wearing in front of my friends , answering honestly , finding the real self , not who someone else want us to be . This is how I understand to be myself , real me behind the suit , behind the mask , behind others expectations , requests , and not being who someone else want me to be .
Icebreaker: What can you do to become a better version of yourself and what are three goals that you can set to work on yourself? Let us know!
1. Self improving overall
2. Achieving more Knowledge
3 . One goal for my heart : - becoming a yoga teacher .
@Starmedia
1) How can self-awareness help us stay grounded when feeling overwhelmed?
We will have more understanding of our selves and we will be aware of the things which will make us calm ourselves.
2) How can self-acceptance help us unlock our motivation to make progress in our life?
Self acceptance helps us to let go. It gives us power to move on and have faith in our selves.
3) What does it mean to be ourselves?
It means who we really are from within, our true self and not what everyone wants us to be.
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Icebreaker: What can you do to become a better version of yourself and what are three goals that you can set to work on yourself?
I'll be more aware of my feelings and thoughts. 3 goals- to increase my concentration, not to panic, be more considerate � �