“Though it’s relatively common to see self-awareness as clarity about our inner workings (things like our values, our goals, and our ideal environment), true self-awareness also requires that we turn our gaze outward to understand how we are seen.”
Here’s an interesting stat: 95% of people think they are self-aware, but only 10–15% actually are.
Quartz offers five ways you can become more self-aware by seeking out candid feedback about yourself from others.
The suggestions include to be picky about who you ask, provide parameters, and give yourself some space in the process.