Self understanding
As a child is born and slowly grows up, he or she thinks himself or herself as a part of their mother. As the developmental process begins, the child identifies himself as a separate entity from the mother, he or she starts slowly understanding more about himself or herself. The capability of comprehending one’s ability and limits of bringing in change in the immediate environment by employing their skill is the first step towards self understanding.
With further development, their understanding about self increases, he or she now has definite idea about their gender, sexuality, likes, dislikes, capabilities and characteristics. This understandings develops mainly from the feedback that they receives from their significant others and their personal achievements. The self understanding gained in the process helps the individual to plan and proceed towards their future goal. A person who has understood oneself has enhanced sense of self awareness.