Self-awareness is a foundational element of living a meaningful life, especially in the context of corporate wellness. It involves recognizing one's own thoughts, emotions, strengths, and weaknesses.
In the pursuit of a meaningful life, self-awareness acts as a compass, guiding individuals towards choices that align with their values and aspirations. It's a critical aspect of holistic wellness, encompassing not only physical but also mental and emotional well-being.
Nobody but Padmaja Iyer is the person to guide us through this topic. Listen to what Padmaja has to say on, "The importance of Self Awareness for a life of Meaning".
About the Speaker
Padmajaa Iyer is a therapist motivated with a strong sense of purpose. She seeks to use her twenty plus years of experience in holistic therapy, coaching and personal healing to provide you with an intimate yet fresh approach to life; one that promises to open you to a readily available source of happiness, contentment and empathy.
Padmajaa is based out of Bangalore and is passionate about biking, golf, cooking, fitness and travelling. She has also been a restaurateur when she was a resident of the beautiful city of Dehradun before the moved to Bangalore in 2017. She was recently recognised as one of the 10 best Corporate wellness startups of 2023 by the Silicon India Start Up City Magazine.
Connect with her on Linkedin.
Show Notes
(01:04) Tell us about your wellness journey.
(10:05) What is self-awareness? How does self-awareness contribute to living a life of meaning and purpose?
(13:33) Do you think self-awareness contributes to living a more authentic and
genuine life?
(23:20) What are the types of self-awareness?
(27:00) What impact does self-awareness have on our ability to cultivate and maintain healthy relationships?
(34:22) Can self-awareness lead to a greater sense of purpose and fulfillment in our careers or professional pursuits?
(37:10) What are some practical strategies or exercises for cultivating self-awareness in daily life?
(43:26) Would you like to suggest any more valuable tips to our listeners?