Feelings and thoughts happen inside you, where no one can see. Special words help you notice them and talk about them.
Every day after school, Mia yells at her brother. She stops and thinks: 'I notice a pattern.' She feels tired after school. That is her trigger.
Self-awareness means knowing what is happening inside you. When you reflect, you think back on what happened and why.
Leo thought Ana was mad at him. That was just his assumption, not a fact. He asked her, and she said she was just tired. His words had hurt her, even though that was not his plan. That was the impact of what he said.
From your perspective, things feel one way. Someone else may see it differently. Notice your own view, then ask about theirs.
Precise words like reflect, pattern, and perspective help you understand yourself.
What does 'self-awareness' mean?