I’m sure by now, you’ve heard about wounded inner children and how they can make you feel down, sad, and angry. If so, you’re not alone, since we live in a world where the number of people who want to be more aware of their own emotional and mental health has risen.

We are indeed living in a world where the number of people who want to be more aware of their own emotional and mental health has risen, but what is this awareness thing? And why does it have this big, fat, red button? Well, it sounds like this is an exercise in self-validation, so it makes sense that it would cause some people pain.

We’re not talking about getting over a broken heart or having to take up a new hobby or change the locks on your basement. We’re talking about being more aware of your own emotional and mental health, and the kinds of things that make you feel like you’re constantly being attacked by a massive group of strangers.

Self-awareness is a major part of this exercise. It’s about understanding your own feelings, needs, and motivations. It’s about looking at your own life and thinking about how you’re feeling and how you’re feeling it. You’re going to be told that you “need” to see a therapist. You’re going to be told that your mother thinks you should get a job so you can pay for the therapist.

The main question about self-awareness is “Do you really know yourself?” For some people this question is a huge red flag and they might be told it is. But if you are being treated by a therapist, you are under the assumption that you have some sort of problem. It is not a sign that you need to fix. It is a sign that you need assistance.

People who have a great deal of self-awareness tend to be very good at spotting their own shortcomings. You might feel like you need some sort of therapy right now, but if you are working with a therapist, it is probably because you are having a hard time with that same therapist. And in general, self-awareness is a good thing. Because you are better equipped to take care of yourself.

It is not uncommon for people who don’t have self-awareness to feel very alone, but this is exactly the kind of thing that a therapist should be helping you with. You might not have a lot of self-awareness yourself, but you need someone who does. It’s not the kind of thing that you can fix yourself. It’s not something that you can magically fix. It’s something that you have to fix yourself.

The self-awareness that comes from being aware of your own habits, routines, impulses, and reactions can help you understand what you want, what you need, and what you should prioritize. If you want a relationship, you need to be aware of the various factors that you are looking for in your partner. If you want to travel, you need to be aware of your own goals and the kinds of places you want to visit.

The trick is knowing when you’re in the right place at the right time and making sure you have the right motivation. In other words, making sure you have the right mindset.