Reflection Paper on Self Awareness & Social Graces

I think…

A self-awareness activity is a must event in the university; for the wellness of the students even
for the well-being of the teaching personnel & non- teaching personnel as it will help the mind-set of the
population. Self-awareness was defined by pathwaytohappiness.com as having a clear perception of your
personality, including strengths, weaknesses, thoughts, beliefs, motivation, and emotions. Self-awareness
also allows you to understand other people, how they perceive you, your attitude and your responses to
them in the moment. Where it can help one to focus his/her attention, emotions, reactions, personality and
behavior and how it will determine your future choices.

I feel…

Having to take control of your emotions, behavior, and personality can greatly help in how you
make your future choices, it includes your wants & being aware of the clear difference between your real
“needs”; & how all of these changes will take effect in your life. Only until you are aware of your
thoughts, emotions, words, and behavior at the moment, then you won’t have any difficulty making
changes in the direction of your life.

I learned…

Having a clear awareness of oneself help us see well. Seeing new opportunities, new outtakes in life, how
we would interpret our thoughts, actions, emotions, and speech now compared to the little knowledge and
awareness we had before. Having awareness creates the opportunity to make changes in behaviour and
beliefs. Changing for the better. Making a better version of you every day. Growing as a more mature &
smart human being that will soon contribute to the development of a good society.

I suggest…

The university to conduct more related activities; like talks, seminars that will tackle mental
health, wellness — not only in the physical part but also for the spiritual, social, beliefs & traditions of
every culture or group. May it occur every once in a while for the students to be able to unwind, meditate,
de-stress & discover something from themselves that they never thought they can do or achieve.