In the quest for a fulfilling life, we often focus on external goals and achievements, but what about the journey within? 🤔
At the very first level it's about understanding and connecting with your "BEING" through inward observation; this involves expanding Self-Awareness and then the ongoing mastery of thoughts, emotions, behaviours and actions. This is a crucial step in creating a self-determined and directed life of meaning, purpose and happiness. 😊
Further expansive definitions and meanings of "BEING" at the second level; have been insightfully defined and explained by the founding organisation of Transcendental Meditation as:
Pure-BEING, the self of everyone" (Maharishi Foundation, 2024).Intimating at the collective unity of oneness, which individuals may experience through enhanced insights and self-awareness, to experience connection beyond one's immediate self.
At coachio, the pursuit of Self-Mastery is the key to unlocking your full potential. It starts with us as your guide in supporting your first level understanding and connections to your BEING, helping you to understand self and optimise your own Self-awareness.
This process is all about understanding who you are, why you are who you are, and why you think, feel, behave and act in the way you do.
A process we call Personal-Attribute benchmarking to help you understand and define what currently constitutes your Unique-Life-Paradigm (ULP).
Once we've coached you through the ground work with our foundation pillars, it's ultimately all about helping you become the best version of yourself. What we like to term your Super-Authentic-Self (SAS). 💪
The ancient Greek philosopher Socrates famously said, "Know thyself." This wisdom holds true today.
Self-awareness is the foundation of Self-Mastery and essential to understanding, and connecting to your BEING.
Remember, as a start it's about understanding your thoughts, emotions, triggers, and behaviours to improve your self-awareness. 🤔
Self-awareness empowers you to:
- Identify your strengths and weaknesses 💪
- Recognize your values and needs 💖
- Understand your motivations and drivers 🚀
- Make conscious choices that align with your authentic self 😊
Once you have a good understanding of yourself, self-acceptance becomes key. This is about embracing with empathy all aspects of yourself; the good, the bad, and the perfectly imperfect!
It's about recognizing your strengths and weaknesses, your triumphs and failures, and accepting them all with kindness and compassion. 😊 Think of it as giving yourself a warm hug, appreciating yourself just as you are, where you are right now. 🤗
What about Self-esteem?
Self-esteem on the other hand, is how you value yourself. It's about recognizing your worth and believing in your ability to achieve your goals and overcome challenges. 💪
Both self-acceptance and self-esteem are integral parts of your BEING.
Research has shown that self-acceptance and self-esteem are essential for improving mental health and wellbeing (Neff, 2011).
Self-acceptance and Self-esteem can help you:
- Reduce anxiety and depression (Orth, Robins, & Roberts, 2008) 😌
- Build stronger relationships (Leary & Baumeister, 2000) ❤️
- Increase resilience and cope with stress more effectively (Block & Kremen, 1996) 💪
Remember that time you learned to ride a bike? 🚴♀️
You probably fell a few times, but you kept getting back on, right?
That's the power of a growth mindset!
The concept of a "growth mindset," developed by Carol Dweck (2006), emphasizes the belief that our abilities and intelligence can be developed through dedication and hard work.
This mindset is crucial for Self-mastery and optimizing your understanding of, and connection to BEING because it empowers you to embrace challenges, learn from setbacks, and continually strive for growth. 💪
Your brain is an incredible organ, capable of adapting and changing throughout your life.
You may have heard of neuroplasticity before! But what exactly is it and what does it mean?
Understanding the phenomenon of neuroscience, known as neuroplasticity; means you have the power to rewire your brain by creating new neural pathways through your thoughts, experiences, and behaviours.
Think of your brain as a garden. 🌷 With the right care and attention, you can get rid of the weeds, then cultivate new neural pathways which are like replacing the weeds by planting new seeds, that with the right care and attention will flourish into positive transformational change. 🌱
By understanding neuroplasticity you can intentionally shape your brain and create new positive changes in your life. This is where Self-mastery, Self-awareness and Self-reflection comes in!
By becoming aware of your thoughts, emotions and behaviours, you can proactively and persistently work to reprogram your mind to create new, positive more empowering habits aligned to your goals.
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