What if free will IS consciousness?

Today, I woke up with a strange feeling... Somewhere between restlessness and reflection. After trying to work through that feeling, I began to share my take on what may be one of the most important ideas for humanity to figure out: What is the nature of free will and consciousness? I posit that free will is consciousness, that consciousness is (self-referential)awareness, and that by becoming more aware of the factors that may play into our 'decisions' and behaviors, we can design better systems and societies, as well as have more fulfilling lives.