How an Increased Social Awareness Creates Happy Relationships
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Published March 30, 2020
They say that no man is an island. Indeed, we cannot survive by ourselves. No matter how introverted or self-sufficient you are, you’ll still need other people’s help one way or another.
This is why it’s very important to develop good relationships with the people around you. Aside from reducing your stress levels, you’re also making the world a better place to live in. Besides, not having enemies is one less thing to worry about.
While others are a pro at this, some of us are still trying to figure out how to form genuine connections with others. It’s not that easy especially when some people really know how to get in your nerves.
So how do you do it? According to a study, increasing your social awareness helps you create genuine and happy relationships with others. (Related: Top Happiness Blogs You Need to Follow)
What is Social Awareness?
The Mindvalley blog defines social awareness as having an in-depth understanding of societal and communal set-ups, environments, problems, struggles, norms, and cultures.
Simply put, it is about having a clear grasp of how society functions as a whole. Take note: as a whole. It’s not just about the struggles of the people within your social strata.
For example, have you ever had a fit because your car broke and you had to commute to work? But what you don’t realize is there are a lot of people walking for miles just to go to work. That is social awareness in a nutshell. It’s about being able to feel and caring about what others around you feel.
As such, social awareness is rooted in empathy and compassion. To be fully aware of your surroundings, you need to learn how to put yourself in other’s shoes. This helps you relate and interact with them in the most efficient and proper manner.
To be socially aware means stepping out of your own bubble to listen and observe others. Listening and understanding are the keys to developing a keen sense of social awareness.
When you learn to listen sincerely and understand without judging, then a whole new world will open up to you. It enables you to understand that reality is like a multi-faceted gemstone. The side you’re seeing may not be the same side that other people see. And their reality may vastly differ from yours.
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Social Awareness and Emotional Intelligence
Social awareness is one of the many gauges of emotional intelligence. An emotionally intelligent person has the following basic capabilities:
- social awareness
- self-awareness
- self-regulation
- relationship management
In a nutshell, being emotionally intelligent is not just about recognizing your emotions. It also entails being able to understand and respond to the needs of others. Having the capacity to recognize your emotions and expressing them with empathy is the basic measure of emotional maturity and social awareness.
Importance of Increased Social Awareness
From the definition above, it’s apparent that social awareness is an ideal trait in a person. Here are some reasons why increased social awareness is important for us as a society:
1. Increases Positivity
Having a keen understanding of other people’s struggles help you realize how insignificant your worries are. This enables you to focus on the good things rather than dwell on the bad. This, in turn, helps you keep a positive disposition and spread that positivity to everyone around you. (Related: The Best Books About Finding Happiness)
2. Forms Healthy Connections
As humans, we have that innate craving to connect with others. And being able to understand and respect others helps us form healthy and happy relationships.
3. Creates Hope for Humanity
If everyone takes the time to go beyond the confines of their own self-importance and treat others without judgment, then there might be hope for humanity yet.
4. Teaches Appreciation
Social awareness teaches us to appreciate everyone whomever they may be. It allows us to see the best of every person no matter how wicked they are. It also helps you to recognize and appreciate what you already have.
5. Reduces Condemnation
Empathy and compassion eliminate prejudices and stereotypes. This reduces condemnation and increases sympathy and tolerance.
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