The Thinking Behind The Tweet

We have been taught and conditioned to think of 'self-conscious' people as timid people, people who cower under negative self-images.

Let's give this another think.

Better still; let's replace that first-thought with a constructive thought.

Self-consciousness is a good thing:

• It means the person has given some thought to self...thinking about self is an important thing to do.
• It means the person is aware of self...self-awareness is a valuable commodity. 

Self-awareness, like any other skill, takes practice. That practice should be done with an open mind.

Let's stop assuming self-conscious thought and awareness is only directed toward the negatives.

Let's assume that self-conscious thought will result in finding positive things like talent, courage, confidence, conviction, & creativity.

Put another way - "I was thinking and feeling rather self-conscious the other day. Wow, was I ever proud of myself!"