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2308: Self-Consciousness AND Flagging Fear by Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle on Learning From Vulnerability

Apr 6, 2022
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INSIGHT

Self-Consciousness Has Two Faces

  • Self-consciousness can be either empowering awareness or paralyzing shame depending on how you use it.
  • Regular self-reflection reveals when ruminating stems from unproductive self-consciousness and points to actionable causes.
ADVICE

Schedule Regular Self-Reflection

  • Build regular periods of self-reflection to trace low moods back to specific moments of unproductive self-consciousness.
  • When you notice tension, mentally tug on threads until they reveal their source and address it directly.
INSIGHT

Know Your Internal Blueprint

  • Deep self-awareness produces a more accurate blueprint of who we are than external caricatures.
  • Understanding our internal tensions helps identify load-bearing strengths and limits for growth.
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