Chapter 1: Embracing Self Awareness

Let me begin my first blog with a quote, "Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom"- Aristotle

I am Alena, I am a normal girl with ordinary talents. If that is the way I introduce myself, what makes me different and what makes me unique? 

Most of the people including myself, become insecure and shy away from challenges life has in store because of not being self-aware of their potential.

Self awareness plays a major role in personal growth and well being of a person. We need to understand and keep track of our strengths and weaknesses. Our strength could end up turning into our weakness and our weakness could end up being our strength later. An example from my life: In school, I had a hard time making friends which I considered as a flaw, In college I don't find that as an issue which ends up being my strength.

I remember starting a personal diary to jot down my emotions and instead of writing what I truly felt, I wrote as if somebody would read it. That is not the way to write a diary. You need to be honest and be yourself on that personal space and mark a strong boundary if you dont want others to know it. There is no wrong in being yourself. 

Being confident is appreciated but not being overly confident. When somebody gives you a piece of advice, take it and analyse it with your actions instead of trusting yourself completely. They may be wrong about it or you may have to change it.  

I can now say, I am Alena Sara Thomas, I am a talented person with a beautiful personality. Do you see the difference? 

Therefore I end my blog by saying that, life is full of challenges and you are the pilot of your plane so, fly high and safely with a clear understanding of the environment. Embrace and be aware of yourself.