12/30/2025
Self-awareness is the starting point of meaningful change.
Self-awareness isn’t about overanalyzing yourself.
It’s about learning to observe what’s happening within you — without judgment or avoidance.
Emotions aren’t good or bad. We just like some and don't like others. They provide information and feedback.
When you notice what you’re feeling, what triggers it, and how it influences your behavior, you gain something powerful:
choice.
Scripture reminds us:
“Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.”
— Proverbs 4:23
Self-awareness helps us guard the heart well.
It moves us from reacting on autopilot to responding with wisdom, responsibility, and intention. And it’s a skill that can be practiced!
So practice these strategies to see what you are able to notice about yourself and start making more intentional choices toward where you REALLY want to be going.