The acts of self-consciousness and self-control go hand in hand. The fact is that when we are self-conscious we are better able to exhibit self-control. For many reasons, some people are not aware of self. They may be conscious of self in some areas, but completely devoid of self-awareness, since they lack control of their actions and emotions. Being self-aware is important as it can affect or self-development and progression through life. It is crucial that we are able to be aware of all that we do, say, and know that these things will affect circumstances as well. Self-consciousness is sometimes a good thing, especially if one relates to self-awareness, seeing the benefits.
If we are self-aware, it is less likely that we will act on impulse. It is more likely the case that we will be ready and able to assess a situation properly and show self-control in deciding how to approach the situation. The self-awareness that we possess will therefore directly affect our self-control. It is crucial that we are able to become self-aware persons in order to grab control of our emotions and actions. This can be done in many ways but these depend on the will power of the individual involved and the desire to take control of their lives.
Some of the ways to move the process to self-awareness and self-control along include the need for professional assistance. Many programmes offer techniques to assist in this process. These are offered by many self-development persons and are a good start if we do not have the time or will power to devote to the process on our own. We may not make the time unless we are enrolled in a class or unless we are motivated externally to do so. In these cases, the programmes can be a great starting point.
If we do have some self-control then it is good to try the other option of working on self-awareness and control on our own. Many persons have highlighted the great benefits of the use of meditation. This can assist the individual greatly as it leads the exploration into self and opens the awareness that is needed for better self-control. Meditation has numerous benefits to its users aside from these. It has been reputed to be of assistance in stress relief and the prevention of more serious illnesses such as heart disease and many more. The relaxing effect of meditation and the exploration into self-are able to translate to a better awareness overall and better self control.
