Complete knowledge and understanding of self paves the way for self-development both at work and at home. Considering that life is full of uncertainties and changes, self-awareness equips the individual with the necessary skills to cope with these changes and handle life with a sense of equanimity and composure. This article analyzes in length to understand the various dimensions of self-awareness that form the basis of changed behavior and attitude for managing life-skills.

For more than 300 years, self-knowledge has been considered as the very core of human behavior. The ancient dictum "Know Thyself" has been variously attributed to Plato, Pythagoras, Thales and Socrates. As early as 42 BC, Publilius Syrus proposed: "It matters not what you are thought to be, but what you are." In recent times, the concept of self-awareness has assumed great importance in all walks of life. The Human Resources department uses this concept to manage effectively and motivate the employees to become better individuals thereby improving their efficiency at work. This article aims to analyze the various dimensions of self-awareness that form the basis of change in behavior and attitude for managing life-skills.

Self-awareness means knowing one's internal states, preferences, resources, intuitions, etc. It indicates the ability to recognize, understand and accept one's strengths and shortcomings. The first step in bringing about a change in oneself is through self awareness. The understanding of oneself gives a clear perception to the individual on the negative aspects that he would like to change and the positive aspects that he would like to enhance. Without knowing who you are, self-acceptance and change become impossible. To know oneself thoroughly, it is important to identify the key areas of self-awareness.

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