Self Reflection
03/23/2021
A message from Dr. Rao...
Today I am introducing the first installment of The Power of Wisdom; What it is and How to Harness it.
I hope you’ll take a few minutes to review this brief message showing the relationship between wisdom and knowledge. You will also learn some basics of using self-reflection in your journey toward continually improving your decision making and taking actions based on wisdom.
Knowledge and Wisdom
A couple of well-known anecdotes is all that’s required to differentiate knowledge and wisdom.
“Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit. Wisdom is knowing not to put it in the fruit salad.”
And, on a more practical level, we have:
“Knowledge is knowing what to say. Wisdom is knowing when to say it.”
Simply put, wisdom can be defined as having experience, knowledge and good judgment.
Self-Reflection
Self-reflection is the process that leads to self-awareness. To better understand the varied components of your behavior, practice self-reflection by considering the following:
For more information, please refer to the following:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/theory-knowledge/201609/self-reflective-awareness-crucial-life-skill
Bangen K, et al. American Association of Geriatric Psychiatry. Defining and assessing wisdom: Review of literature
For more information on today’s topic please call (630) 262- 2640 or email [email protected].
About Dr. Rao
Dr. Georgina Srinivas Rao is an adolescent, adult and geriatric psychiatrist at In Step Behavioral Health, S.C. She is dedicated to learning, educating and collaborating with her clients and colleagues towards the goal and advocacy of mental wellness.
A message from Dr. Rao...
Today I am introducing the first installment of The Power of Wisdom; What it is and How to Harness it.
I hope you’ll take a few minutes to review this brief message showing the relationship between wisdom and knowledge. You will also learn some basics of using self-reflection in your journey toward continually improving your decision making and taking actions based on wisdom.
Knowledge and Wisdom
A couple of well-known anecdotes is all that’s required to differentiate knowledge and wisdom.
“Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit. Wisdom is knowing not to put it in the fruit salad.”
And, on a more practical level, we have:
“Knowledge is knowing what to say. Wisdom is knowing when to say it.”
Simply put, wisdom can be defined as having experience, knowledge and good judgment.
Self-Reflection
Self-reflection is the process that leads to self-awareness. To better understand the varied components of your behavior, practice self-reflection by considering the following:
- Needs, motivations and emotions.
- Response to stress, anxiety and criticism.
- Strengths, weaknesses and areas of self-improvement.
- Ability to practice self-compassion.
- Beliefs, values and how you see the world and you in it.
- Purpose in life and that which brings your life meaning.
- Write it down! The process of documenting events of your day or life is a proven way to help you see relationships you might otherwise miss.
- Gain a new perspective by reviewing your emotions, thoughts and motivations driving your actions and events around you.
- Be a good listener and ask open-ended questions of yourself and key people in your life that you value.
For more information, please refer to the following:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/theory-knowledge/201609/self-reflective-awareness-crucial-life-skill
Bangen K, et al. American Association of Geriatric Psychiatry. Defining and assessing wisdom: Review of literature
For more information on today’s topic please call (630) 262- 2640 or email [email protected].
About Dr. Rao
Dr. Georgina Srinivas Rao is an adolescent, adult and geriatric psychiatrist at In Step Behavioral Health, S.C. She is dedicated to learning, educating and collaborating with her clients and colleagues towards the goal and advocacy of mental wellness.
