Awareness in conversations
Your parent is talking to your sibling bout his/her grades. You want to tell your parents about your school day. Is this a good time to jump into the conversation?
No. Your parent is trying to talk to your sibling, the best thing to do is wait until they are done and tell them about your day later.
You want to go to the store after school with your friend. Your friend agreed to meet you outside the school but at 3 she is not there. What might you be feeling?
Frustrated, sad, confused, and annoyed.
What is self-awareness?
When we are self-aware we pay attention to how we are thinking and feeling and how this affects others.
A student in your class won an important sports competition this past weekend. How can you jump into the conversation with him/her?
You could congratulate them on their award, and ask follow-up questions about the award.
Your mom comes home from work and says she got a flat tire and had to wait two hours for the tow truck. You had a bad day at work and really want to tell her about it, but you also want to consider her feelings. How might your mom be feeling?
Tired, annoyed, frustrated.
Why is self-awareness important?
Self-awareness gives us the power to influence outcomes; helps us become better decision-makers and gives us more self-confidence.
Your friend is in a hurry to get to class. Is this a good time to start a conversation?
Probably not. Your friend might show by her body language that she is in a rush, and if she is busy, you can start a conversation with her when she is free.
You are really excited to play in a soccer game after school today. At recess, you hurt your foot. How might you be feeling in regard to the soccer game?
Disappointed, sad.