10 Signs You Lack Self Awareness

Self awareness, also known as metacognition is a measure of higher intelligence. What makes human different from other animals is that we have the ability to think about how we think. This means the ability to plan, set goals, and analyze. A lack of self awareness causes us to become self-destructive and to put ourselves in toxic or unhealthy situations. You do not want to be on auto-pilot or a robot do you? What makes us unique and grow is our ability to be self aware. And that's why psych2go's videos aim to help us learn more about ourselves.

Are you looking for tips on how to be more self aware? The first step towards being self aware is to learn more about it and recognize the signs we might be lacking self awareness.

Writer: Carley Swanson-Garro
Script Editor: Isadora Ho
Script Manager: Kelly Soong
VO: Amanda Silvera
Animator: Faye Miravalles
YouTube Manager: Cindy Cheong

References:

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[elpueblonomuere]

1. You have trouble understanding your emotions
2. You shut people down when they question your beliefs
3. You make excuses for your failures
4. You find it difficult to empathise with others
5. You can’t explain the reasons for your actions
6. You suppress your emotions
7. It’s hard for you to make realistic goals
8. You lack a sense of identity
9. You have trouble keeping yourself on track
10. You struggle with time management and self control

[selfable-relyonyourself]

It takes considerable knowledge just to realize the extent of your own ignorance.

Thomas Sowell

[esteemity]

Self awareness starts with the willingness to take ownership of your life...no one is coming to save you.

[KookieCornPlayz]

Sad to lack self awareness....all these signs are relatable to me....can you please make a video on how to know yourself better Please Psych2Go you've Always Motivated me And helped me Know Myself More But Please Make A Video On How To Know Myself Better and How To Be Me When I'm In Public So Glad I Found This Channel....🥰

[wisdom-for-all]

“Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom” [Aristotle]. Indeed, self-awareness is a key to self-mastery. However note that self-awareness does not stop us from making mistakes but allows us to learn from them 🖖

[LaCabraAsada]

Test I had to do for school: describe yourself
Me: ???
Test: What are your strenghs and weaknesses
Me:
Test: How are you feeling rn?
Me:
Test: What do you think about yourself
Me: confusion intensifies
Test: answer.
Me: idk
Test: yes you do! You are you
Me:







Who am I again?

[anjalimane]

One of the best things we can do for our future generations is to work on our own mental health.

[nincombook]

I love the art of the videos nowadays than the older designs. The cluttered look of a room brings some joy and familiarity to me

[Nintenerdo]

What I love about these videos is
1. you can go to the comments and see a summary.
2. if you need more details you can go to that part of the video.
3. most importantly, everyone can relate to each other in the comments like a community.
4. These videos give people a chance to reach out and the comments do their best to help.

[zuubbiii]

uh oh, lack self love and THEN self awareness in the same day?? this isn’t good for me

[selfhelpchampion]

Metacognition - Thinking about Thinking. To be aware of what is going on in our mind, we need to slow down thinking. Meditation is the key to slow down thinking so we can watch what is going on. We have posted lot of meditation videos at selfhelpchampion. Thank you Psych2go for creating awareness about mindfulness and meditation🙏🙏❤️❤️.

[dante]

Great list! Self awareness is not only understanding yourself, but it's also being able to understand how your thought patterns & actions impact your environment, the people around you, and your results in life.

[juanluisa.b.]

I'm pretty aware of my own lack of focus when I have to do homework but still prefer watching your channel than doing it...

[pretty]

Me : I'm the most self aware person
Psych2go: yes you are

[Subscriberswithoutanyvid-dmzc]

*Psycho2Go:Uploads*



*Everyone: Let's scroll down the comments*

[psychsigns]

To you who finds it difficult to be self-aware, may you find that voice that says who you really are and have the courage to constantly listen to it. ❤️❤️❤️

[norinenaliaka]

I wasn't self aware and I lost a couple of potential long lasting relationships but this Quarantine period has helped me re-evaluate and grow to a better version of myself. Self awareness is a journey and I'm on my way.
Prayers for Lebanon on this trying time xoxo

[inapologies]

10. You struggle with time management and self control

Me with ADHD:
👁👄👁

[Ray-crwg]

7/10 for me . . . I kinda already knew I lacked self awareness, but this video really woke me up. thanks psych2go, I needed this

[calahmcdonald]

During Coronavirus I started writing poety and it help me to be more self aware.
I started to understand myself better than before