Let’s break down what self-awareness really is, why it matters, and how you can start getting a grip on it without getting all existential.

You know that feeling when you just can’t bring yourself to do anything? You’re lying in bed, scrolling through your phone, telling yourself you’re being lazy. But what if I told you that laziness isn’t actually a thing? Seriously, it doesn’t exist. Stay with me, and I’ll explain.

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