LIFESTYLE

4 Ways To Boost Self Awareness

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6 years ago

September 18, 2018

They say that, before knowing anything else, you need to know yourself first. Your weaknesses, strengths, beliefs, desires and motivation in life. In other words, keeping in touch with your emotions means, you have to be self-aware. You have to have the capacity for introspection.

The most important characteristic of a leader is self-awareness, the ability to monitor one’s own emotions and reactions. Today, world leaders, business executives, managers and pretty much anyone in positions of power are cognizant of the importance of being self-aware.

Learning how to be aware of yourself might be difficult, but if you can master the skill, it will help you become a much more effective leader. Most people are not fond of spending much time on self-reflection which is why many people indeed have low level of self-awareness.

So here are 4 ways to improve self awareness.

Be aware of your strengths and weaknesses
knowing your strengths and coping with your weaknesses, will help you improve self-awareness. Recognize and identify the traits or characteristics that you think are your strengths and that which are your weaknesses.

Each of us has strengths and weaknesses that compose of who we are and this will help you shape how to achieve your goals. Your weaknesses on the other hand hold you back from achieving many great things while your strengths are something that comes very easily for you to take. Assessing yourself builds your personal development.

Obtain feedback and listen
If you are close minded and defensive to people who give critiques to you, this might not be easy. However, remember that without correction, your weaknesses would limit how far you could take yourself. Asking feedback can be as hurtful as it can be empowering. It is hard to take it sometimes, but we should try to view criticism as a useful feedback to improve ourselves. It will help you learn more about the traits that you need to develop, personally and professionally.

Be self conscious about your emotional triggers
Identifying what exactly emotionally triggers you can be challenging but getting to know and understanding it, can help you improve yourself. The key to cope with it, is to catch yourself reacting when your emotions are triggered. As long as you noticed that you are emotionally reacting, you just have to shift your emotional state in order to think through it.

Meditate
Meditation is a practice of improving your moment-by-moment awareness. Meditation usually begins with appreciating of, focusing on, inhaling and exhaling. The method of meditating will mostly depend on the person, on what he is most comfortable in and what works best.. Also, in meditating, you can ask yourself some sets of personal questions like “what can I do to change?”, “what am I trying to achieve?”, or “How am I going to cope with my fears?” The moment you begin to ask yourself these questions, and you answer them honestly, you become aware of the things you need to work on and those you need to drop so as to improve yourself and well being.

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8 hours ago

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Nigerian rapper Panshak Zamani, widely known as Ice Prince, has been publicly accused of gross negligence towards the health and well-being of his son by his baby mama, Maimah.

Maimah, frustrated by years of inaction, took to Instagram to publicly address this ongoing issue. She claims it has persisted since their son, Jamal, was born twelve years ago.

In her candid post, Maimah revealed that Ice Prince, the 35-year-old hip-hop artist, callously suggested that their son could live at his family home in Jos if she was unable to provide adequate housing.

This insensitive remark followed her request for him to contribute half of her rent, given that their son resides with her.

Maimah further detailed Ice Prince’s apparent indifference towards their son’s health. She claimed that he would often delay seeking medical attention for Jamal.

He would wait for her to become agitated and use profanity before he would arrange for someone to take their son to the hospital during his illness.

Ice Prince and his baby mama celebrate their son's 4th birthday in 2016.

Adding to the gravity of the situation, Maimah disclosed that Jamal recently commenced a new school term without necessities. They include clean clothes, water, and provisions, despite being under his father’s care.

In her words,

“A child I raised for 12 years. I’ve left him for you, Panshak. Yet you neglect this boy emotionally, physically, and financially. We will all reap what we sow.”

She continued,

“I wanted this on record so everyone knows what kind of person you are. All that fake humility is a farce. You are a damaged, terrible person at your core. You have one child and you can’t do right by him.

“I took down my posts earlier because I got a call from someone I respect and wanted resolution, but this is beyond me. I just need Panshak to do the right thing.”

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Actor Yul Edochie’s Wife, Judy Austin Celebrates His Birthday

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Judy Austin, the second wife of Nollywood actor Yul Edochie, shared a moving tribute to her husband on Instagram as he celebrated his birthday on January 7, 2024.

She expressed her deep affection and respect for Edochie through a heartfelt birthday message on social media, emphasizing the special connection they share as a couple.

She wrote,

“Happy fabulous birthday my King @yuledochie My BIGGEST BLESSING.my SOULMATE. It’s not a coincidence that our birthdays are just exactly one week apart. Our compatibility is out of this world and that’s our BIGGEST Strength. 💪🏼💪🏼You are my CROWN 👸🏽👸🏽UGO chi nyerem.”

Judy Austin shared multiple photographs on Instagram showcasing her husband Yul Edochie wearing his traditional Igbo clothing while praising his personal qualities of courage, resilience, and determination.

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She wrote,

“Thank you for making me a Better and Stronger version of myself my Love. You’re DEPENDABLE, You’re the STRONGEST Man I know. You’re FEARLESS. One Man Squad. Your Destiny will shock the world!!! Your GREATNESS will be studied in Generations to come!!! You’re a RARE DIAMOND that can never be replaced!!! I’m the Luckiest woman Alive to have you as my King.”

She concluded,

“May your Light continue to shine my King💎No evil shall see you!!! You shall continue to grow from STRENGTH TO STRENGTH. Your Ancestors and your Chi are solidly behind you. This is your year!!! May God continue to bless you with Good Health, Long Life and everything good in this life Amen. You’re so so so Loved Ezigbo Mmadu. Thank you for all your hard work in making sure your family is happy. Your Family LOVES and ADORES YOU Eze Dike. Happy Birthday ISI MMILI JI OFOR ❤️I’ll Love you forever and a day!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️”

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Cobhams Asuquo’s Birthday Look Exudes Cinematic Vibe

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Acclaimed Nigerian musician, producer, and songwriter Cobhams Asuquo has marked his 44th birthday with a striking professional photoshoot that showcases his bold fashion choices and artistic vision.

The celebrated artist selected an elegant ensemble featuring a dramatic, floor-length black robe, which has been thoughtfully embellished with vibrant, multicoloured fringe detailing along the hemline, wrist cuffs, and shoulder areas.

To complement this regal attire, Asuquo incorporated sophisticated accessories. This includes a well-crafted black hat, refined dark sunglasses, and carefully selected silver jewellery pieces.

The look creates a cohesive look that reflects both sophistication and artistic flair. The overall aesthetic of his birthday photographs evokes a cinematic quality, demonstrating his keen eye for visual presentation alongside his well-known musical talents.

Asuquo, who has garnered significant recognition for his work on notable soundtracks including “Everybody Loves Jenifa” and the festive romantic comedy “Christmas in Lagos,” shared these photographs on social media with a characteristically engaging message.

His caption, written in Nigerian Pidgin English, expressed optimistic sentiments about the year ahead, stating, “Year wey go sweet na January 6 we dey know. Happy birthday to me.”

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The birthday photoshoot stands as a testament to Asuquo’s multifaceted artistic expression, seamlessly blending musical accomplishment with visual creativity.

His choice of attire and styling demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of fashion as a medium for personal expression, while the professional quality of the photographs underscores his commitment to excellence across all creative endeavours.

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