Self-Awareness and Personal Growth Practice

Vocabulary-style flashcards defining key concepts, psychological theories, and practical strategies for developing self-awareness as presented in the lecture notes.

Self-Awareness

The ability to recognize and understand your emotions, thoughts, and behaviors, helping you see how your actions affect yourself and others.

Private Self-Awareness

Understanding your own emotions, thoughts, and values.

Public Self-Awareness

Understanding how others perceive you.

Emotional Regulation

The ability to respond thoughtfully rather than react impulsively by being aware of emotions and triggers, which improves relationships and mental well-being (Gross, 2002).

Decision-Making in Self-Awareness

The process of making choices that align with goals and values by recognizing biases, questioning assumptions, and evaluating options objectively (Kahneman & Tversky, 1973).

Strengthening Relationships

Using the understanding of one's own needs and behaviors to communicate more effectively and empathize with others (Goleman, 1995).

Personal Growth

A development process that identifies strengths, addresses weaknesses, and sets realistic goals, for which self-awareness is a prerequisite (Ryan & Deci, 2000).

Stress and Anxiety Reduction

Understanding thoughts and emotions to recognize when one is overwhelmed and taking proactive steps to restore balance (Baumeister et al., 1998).

Fitness Relay Components

A physical routine consisting of $10$ jumping jacks, $10$ squats, $5$ push-ups, and a $20-\text{second}$ plank.

Self-Reflection

The practice of taking time to think about your thoughts, actions, and emotions.

Seeking Feedback

Asking others how they perceive you and using that information for self-improvement.

Keep a Journal

Writing about your experiences to help identify patterns in behavior and emotions.

Mindfulness

Staying present and aware of your thoughts without judgment.

Self-Consciousness

Excessive worry about how others see you, which can lead to anxiety.

Self-Care Checklist

A list of habits including getting enough sleep, exercising regularly, eating a healthy diet, taking breaks, staying connected with loved ones, and managing stress.