For me, awareness has been the key to progress and healing. If we aren’t aware of something how can we change or heal it? It seems to be one of those universal concepts that encompasses many areas of our lives. Here are 5 ways awareness can make a big impact on our lives.
Body
This one is a simple one … but not easy! So many of us have become experts at ignoring our body signals - those basic survival instincts that we are born with. We have taught ourselves to push through pain, exhaustion, hunger, thirst (among other bodily functions - insert clever emoji). We have convinced ourselves that we don’t have needs or at least our needs are not as important as everyone else’s. It is amazing when you truly start to listen!
2. Mind: Limiting Beliefs
When we go through our lives feeling stuck … feeling like we aren’t living up to our potential or feeling like we aren’t reaching the dreams we have, I am guessing that there are some limiting beliefs under the surface that are holding you back. The worst thing about limiting beliefs (those negative thoughts about ourselves that we hold as true) is that they are often hidden in our subconscious. We go through the motions of our days and are often unaware that these negative beliefs about ourselves are lurking there. When we actually take the time to bring them to our conscious awareness we may be surprised how many there are and how often we are repeating them to ourselves. Awareness makes all the difference in taking back our power.
3. Emotions: Emotional Triggers
Another area of life that can benefit from a higher level of awareness is our emotional triggers. I don’t know about you but this is a big one for me. As we go through our days we can find ourselves in reaction mode. Usually leading to us acting in ways that we aren’t proud of leaving us with feelings of regret. If we can raise our awareness of the types of behaviors, situations and/or events that trigger us we can start the process of working through them. Without awareness, we are stuck in the unhealthy patterns of reaction.
4. Present moment - Mindfulness
Awareness of the present moment is the core concept of mindfulness (non-judgmental awareness more specifically). How often do you find yourself going through the motions or rushing through the day? There are so many moments, sights, experiences that we may be missing when moving so quickly. When you actually stop and make it a habit to be consciously in the present moment … raise your awareness of the sensory experience surrounding you, of the people surrounding you and truly giving them your full attention; only then can you fully experience life.
5. Spiritual
Awareness of the spiritual realm … signs left for us. Are you in tune to the messages sent from your spiritual team or loved ones? From words spoken to us from those around us, to little signs such as frequent sighting of coins, feathers, birds (esp. cardinals), butterflies, dragonflies (among others) … they are communicating with us to let us know they are here and we are supported.
Awareness can give us our power back! If you’re hoping to make changes and improve your overall wellness, it starts with awareness. Best of luck!
Amanda
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