Self Awareness

One thing that I have been trying to work on with myself is my own self awareness. I want to become more aware of the moments that I am starting to feel down. I want to become more aware of the times when I am getting irritated with people around me. When I am feeling frustrated or sad, most likely, it is not the fault of those around me. Just because there are circumstances that have caused me to feel different ways, its not my friend's fault. Self awareness is more than just being aware of how I react to others around me. It is also about noticing how my behaviors are affecting those around me. I have to remember that the people around me are not targets for my emotions. This may be somewhat elementary, but the saying "treat people the way that you want to be treated" is very true. If I don't want to be the target of other people's emotions, then why do I so often take my frustrations out on others? Even if it is their fault, there are better ways of handling my emotions. So, not only am I trying to become more self aware, but I am also trying to be more socially aware. By examining my emotions and reactions to those around me, I can become a better friend and a more positive person to be around.