I'd go one step further and say that the article's value is also in pointing out that being aware takes practice, you can't just flip a switch and decide to sta

I'd go one step further and say that the article's value is also in pointing out that being aware takes practice, you can't just flip a switch and decide to start being aware of your current mental state. You need to pay attention many times to start to connect the dots and be able to recognize the state you're in and the best way to respond.