Our life changes. We grow. We change. We reinvent ourselves again and again. We shed old ideas and identities and explore our new selves. As we learn about the world, we learn about ourselves and constantly seek the answer to who we are.
Self-awareness is vital to recognise and accept the change.
Yet self-awareness can be elusive; we can feel like we don’t even know ourselves.
Self-awareness is like an iceberg. Above the surface, the visible part is a fraction of what exists under the water. The tip of the iceberg in our everyday interactions is the part we choose to reveal.
How can therapy help?
Therapy can help us look below the surface to understand, accept, change, and reinvent ourselves. A therapist can help us examine our values, beliefs, and ethics to align who we are with what we do and to know ourselves.
A therapist can help to spot blind spots, too.
We can both overestimate and underestimate ourselves. Facing the blind spots takes both time and courage.
Multiple layers below the surface are hidden from immediate sight, sometimes even from us.
Self-awareness and personal growth are interconnected concepts that involve understanding oneself, including strengths, weaknesses, values, beliefs, and emotions, and actively striving to improve and develop in various aspects of life.
Self-awareness is the foundation of personal growth, allowing individuals to identify areas for improvement and take steps towards positive change.
What’s the next step?
Personal growth. It is a process that encompasses the ongoing process of self-improvement, learning, and development, which can involve setting goals, acquiring new skills, overcoming obstacles, and expanding one’s perspective.
Cultivating self-awareness and embracing opportunities for personal growth can lead to greater fulfilment, resilience, and success in both personal and professional domains.
Be who you want to be. I can help you discover who you are or wish to be.
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