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Signs Someone Lacks Self-Awareness
When someone lacks self-awareness, they are often unaware of their own feelings, thoughts, motivations and behaviors. This can make it difficult to know if someone is struggling without self-awareness. Here are some of the signs of a lack of self-awareness:
- Trouble recognizing their own emotions and how these affect others
- Extremely passive or aggressive reactions to others
- Inability to see how their words and actions influence the behavior of others
- An inability to recognize biased thinking
- Trouble recognizing their own strengths and weaknesses
- A tendency to blame others for situations they are at least partially responsible for
What to Do About It
It’s important to remember that not everyone is born with an innate sense of self-awareness. The good news is, it’s something that can be learned. Here are some suggestions for helping someone become more self-aware:
- Encourage honest communication about emotions and thoughts. Ask thought-provoking questions and use reflective listening skills and active listening.
- Encourage positive self-talk. Help them to recognize how their inner dialogue can influence their mentality.
- Help them to become aware of biases. Explain how people feel differently due to their backgrounds and experiences, and how they might have to look at situations objectively.
- Model self-awareness. Provide examples of how you navigate through difficult situations without letting your emotions get the best of you.
- Encourage them to take responsibility for their actions. Explain why it’s important to be accountable and to recognize the consequences of their decisions.
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