Doing Well

Courtney E. Ackerman, MA: Cultivating Self-Awareness | Doing Well #61

Ever feel like you’re just going through the motions, cruising on autopilot? What if the key to feeling more connected, more in control, and just better was as simple as boosting your self-awareness? Checking in with yourself can unlock some serious personal growth—and the best part? You can start right now!

Meet Courtney E. Ackerman, MA

Courtney E. Ackerman is a dedicated mental health researcher and program evaluator for the state of California. She regularly contributes to the Positive Psychology blog and is the author of several books focused on positive psychology principles.

With a passion for making research accessible, Courtney excels at turning complex psychological concepts into practical, easy-to-understand advice that people can apply in their daily lives.

About the episode

In this episode, Courtney takes us on a deep dive into self-awareness—what it is and why it’s so crucial for personal growth. She shares her expert insights on how being aware of your thoughts and emotions can help you make better decisions and regulate those tricky emotions that tend to pop up unexpectedly.

Courtney also explains her go-to self-check-in practice that anyone can use to start becoming more aware of what’s going on inside. Plus, she discusses the struggles boys and young men face in today’s society, and how a lack of self-awareness can lead to bigger problems in life. If you’ve ever felt out of touch with your feelings, this episode will give you practical tools to get back on track.

In conclusion

When you know yourselves better, you can live better. Self-awareness helps one stay grounded, improve relationships, take ownership of one’s emotions and it’s a skill anyone can build with a little practice. Whether you start with a quick self-check-in or dive into deeper reflection. So take a beat, tune in to yourself, and watch your well-being soar!

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