# Self awareness
Opinion: “You Must Learn To Accept ‘No’ as an Answer”
On trying to help a self-proclaimed “nice guy” learn how to date. A friend of mine has been spending a lot of his time on Bumble. He doesn’t get the matches he wants. He gets the match he wants, but the conversation is short and goes nowhere.
Self-Awareness as opposed to Egocentric Attitude
Self, beyond words, is the absolute existence of a person, their awareness of themselves, and their inherent qualities. It is a subjective phenomenon, yet if taken out of context, it can negatively affect objective perception in the social realm. The variance lies within the theme of dissociating “Self-awareness” from defiance of “Egocentricity.”
Self Care Activities for Business Owners
One of the hardest parts of self care is finding time to give yourself the care that you need. Self care can feel like a luxury when you are busy and life gets in the way. If you can't quite find the time for a full meditation or yoga session, try these self care rituals for when you only have 30 minutes.
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**This is a work of nonfiction based on actual events that I have experienced firsthand; used with permission. As a young woman, I had no idea who I was or what I needed. I hadn’t had enough life experience to trust my instincts or recognize when someone or something wasn’t good for me. That’s how I fell in love with him.
Opinion: Some Differences Between Knowledge and Intelligence in Humans
assorted-title book in bookcaseDakota Corbin/Unsplash. Have you come across people who are well-educated and have good career experiences, but they are unable to empathize and relate to the thoughts and feelings of others? Have you seen people with poor problem-solving skills or using methods that make problems worse? These types of behaviors reflect how a person's intelligence is functioning.
Developing A Good Sense of Self Awareness Helps In Solving Problems
Battling problems is an inevitable process of life. This process nurtures personal growth if problems are clearly evaluated and lessons are well-learned. However, a problem tends to repeat itself if maladaptive coping methods and same unworkable solutions are applied. A predisposing cause to poor problem solving skills is due to lack of self-knowledge. Lack of self-knowledge often leads to unclear perceptions and unconscious decisions.
Learn Self-love with Small Challenges
We all feel a lack of confidence at certain points in our life. Some people learn from the situations and avoid making mistakes next time. On the other hand, some people have lack of confidence by default because of their shy nature. If you feel that you are less confident, work on it to improve yourself. Challenge yourself to practice or adopt some healthy habits that can improve your self-confidence.
Learn Self-love with Small Steps
I met many people who go through difficult times in their life. They really struggle to cope with their mental health, depression, and anxiety. I also met people who manage all the difficulties exquisitely, on the other hand. I was glad though amazed at the way they managed themselves. Some queries pop up in my mind about how do they manage all the things wonderfully? How do they feel so good? I thought, perhaps, they have nothing to fight in their life. Soon I disagree with my own thought because this might not be a reason because I believe that every person on the globe experiences certain challenges in life. However, the type and nature of these challenges may vary from one person's life to another. By observing, judging, experiencing, and critical thinking, I found some strategies to be a happy person. The main point of all strategies is self-love.
My parents lack of attention made me a better person
I have the gift of sight, meaning I see people. Like really see them. It is not something I try to do. My ability to see was born of being made invisible. My parents loved me the best way they could, but they didn’t see me. My father was as inanimate as the furniture. Always there, but not. While we ate the kitchen table, he took his meals on a TV tray in the living room.