If you had to describe yourself to someone else, what would you say? It can be difficult to see yourself from the outside, but being aware of who you are can help you understand feelings and strengthen friendships.
Self-awareness means knowing your thoughts, feelings and behavior, and understanding how you fit into the world. If you are self-aware, you may know that you love playing basketball because you are good at it, and music makes you happy, or that you prefer watching TV on your own because it helps you relax.
Knowing what you like and dislike, what you are good at and what you find difficult allows you to make better decisions about friendships, schoolwork and even which films to watch. You learn to trust your own feelings more, which builds confidence. The World Health Organization says self-awareness is one of the ten important life skills that help young people lead happier and healthier lives. Being self-aware doesn’t mean only thinking of yourself. By understanding your own feelings, you have more understanding for other people, too.
A good way to learn about anything is to ask questions. Ask yourself questions that start with “What” instead of “Why”. So if you don’t understand why you keep arguing with a friend, ask yourself what you disagree on instead of why you are arguing. If you are wondering whether you’ll like a book, ask yourself what were the last three books you loved and what you liked about them. Looking for patterns in your own likes and dislikes is a good way to learn more about yourself.
Learning to be more self-aware is a skill, which means you learn it as you grow. So try out new things, like playing a new sport or listening to different music. Don’t be afraid to dislike something—discovering what you find difficult and challenging is a key part of learning more about yourself.
【小题1】What does the underlined word “Self-awareness” mean in Paragraph 2?| A．The skill that makes you more welcome. |
| B．The feeling that encourages you to cheer up. |
| C．The action that makes you examine yourself. |
| D．The ability that helps you see yourselves clearly. |
| A．Paragraph 2. | B．Paragraph 3. |
| C．Paragraph 4. | D．Paragraph 5. |
| A．“What mistakes do I always made?” |
| B．“How will I avoid making mistakes?” |
| C．“When did I make such mistakes last?” |
| D．“Why do I always make such mistakes?” |
| A．Because it leads young people to their final success. |
| B．Because it is an important skill for young people’s growth. |
| C．Because it helps young people just think of themselves. |
| D．Because it allows young people to own a great future. |
| A．Thinking of Yourself | B．Fitting Into the World |
| C．Getting to Know Yourself | D．Asking Yourself Questions |
