There's a common misunderstanding that associates self-awareness with being self-absorbed.
While self-awareness does involve understanding your own thoughts and feelings, it goes beyond that. It's about recognizing how your actions influence others
and being receptive to feedback and helpful criticism.
Remember, this journey isn't a solitary one!
Embracing self-awareness enables you to spot negative thought patterns and behaviors that might be hindering your progress towards realizing your true potential, enabling you to truly thrive.
On the other hand, self-absorption refers to an ongoing behavioral pattern that can have adverse effects on your relationships and overall well-being.
If you're caught up in self-absorption, you might find it difficult to truly listen, empathize, or connect with both your own emotions and those of others.
The consequences of self-absorption often manifest as
- burnout,
- a sense of disillusionment,
- and an overall feeling of emptiness in both personal and professional aspects of your life.
Self-absorption can steer your attention towards your weaknesses and limitations instead of your strengths, which can lead to a lowered self-esteem and increased self-doubt, hampering your ability to truly thrive and flourish.
I'd like to invite you to respond to this email with your thoughts:
In your view, what sets apart focusing on oneself from being self-absorbed?