Can You Be Too Self-Aware?

Tara Well
Tara Well
Nov 6 · 4 min read
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Self-awareness seems like a good thing because it allows you to know yourself, understand your motivations, and ultimately make better decisions. But it can also lead us to second guess ourselves and spin out into an excruciating state of self-consciousness, micro-analyzing every nuance of our thoughts and actions. Let’s take a closer look at the two components of self-awareness and see how they work.

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Tara Well

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Tara Well

Psychology Professor | TEDx Speaker| Creator of Mirror Meditation. Writing on the power of reflections. www.MirrorMeditation.com

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