EPISODE · Oct 31, 2016 · 7 MIN
How Self Awareness is Vital to Emotional Health
from Mental Health Today Show | Anxiety Coping Skills & Mental Wellness · host John Cordray, LPC | Overthinking & Mental Wellness Expert
How Self Awareness is Vital to Emotional HealthUnderstanding who you are and what makes you tick is pivotal for developing a healthy emotional life. John talks about how many people end up on one end of the spectrum of either self doubt or self inflation. Having self awareness means that you know and understand what your weaknesses are and working towards becoming a better person.Many people are either living in self doubt and shame and can only focus on their weakness. This allows for low self confidence to take over which often creates anxiety and depression.Other people tend to focus on their strengths and become arrogant and haughty. This allows for judgement and entitlement to take over which often leads to putting others down in order to build themselves up.John talks about how to achieve a healthy emotional balance which is good for everyone.***Follow John on Twitter at www.twitter.com/johnpcordrayLearn more about John at www.johncordray.comWatch this episode at https://youtu.be/2x3Q61y586sLike John's Facebook page at www.facebook.com/johnpcordray Support the showRate the show: If you enjoyed this episode, please consider providing an honest rating of the show here www.mentalhealthtodayshow.com/reviews/new .Disclaimer: The Mental Health Today Show is for educational purposes only and should not be interpreted as therapy. If you are seeking therapy, please contact a licensed therapist for help.Ready for weekly tips to quiet overthinking and reclaim mental freedom? Subscribe to The Mental Freedom newsletter, actionable insights delivered for high achievers and overthinkers. Sign up here: https://johncordray.me/subscribe From John Cordray, LPC – Creator of MyndStill app @JohnCordrayLPC on X/LinkedIn Informational support only—not a substitute for professional therapy.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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How Self Awareness is Vital to Emotional Health Understanding who you are and what makes you tick is pivotal for developing a healthy emotional life. John talks about how many people end up on one end of the spectrum of either self doubt or self inflation. Having self awareness means that you know and understand what your weaknesses are and working towards becoming a better person. Many people are either living in self doubt and shame and can only focus on their weakness. This allows for low self confidence to take over which often creates anxiety and depression. Other people tend to focus on their strengths and become arrogant and haughty. This allows for judgement and entitlement to take over which often leads to putting others down in order to build themselves up. John talks about how to achieve a healthy emotional balance which is good for everyone. *** Follow John on Twitter at www.twitter.com/johnpcordray Learn more about John at www.johncordray.com Watch this episode at https://youtu.be/2x3Q61y586s Like John's Facebook page at www.facebook.com/johnpcordray Support the showRate the show: If you enjoyed this episode, please consider providing an honest rating of the show here www.mentalhealthtodayshow.com/reviews/new . Disclaimer: The Mental Health Today Show is for educational purposes only and should not be interpreted as therapy. If you are seeking therapy, please contact a licensed therapist for help. Ready for weekly tips to quiet overthinking and reclaim mental freedom? Subscribe to The Mental Freedom newsletter, actionable insights delivered for high achievers and overthinkers. Sign up here: https://johncordray.me/subscribe From John Cordray, LPC – Creator of MyndStill app @JohnCordrayLPC on X/LinkedIn Informational support only—not a substitute for professional therapy. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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