CAGAYAN STATE UNIVERSITY

APARRI CAMPUS
MAURA, APARRI, CAGAYAN

COLLEGE OF INFORMATION AND COMPUTING SCIENCES

UNDERSTANDING THE SELF

FINAL REQUIREMENT
First Semester S.Y. 2023-2024

“I-STORYA: A Journey of Self-Discovery and Reflection”

Instructions:
Create a DIGITAL creative journal which discusses your self-discovery and
reflection. If you prefer to submit a physical journal, use recyclable materials to be able
to lessen the expenses. You may include your own photos or photos which best describes
your answers.

For a DIGITAL creative journal, design your own journal and answer the guide
questions below. There is no limit to your designs and creative minds. Kindly submit it in a
pdf file format.

For a PHYSICAL journal, design your own journal and answer the guide questions
below. Use whatever material is available to you to lessen your expenses.

Objective:
Writing your journal can give you an opportunity to discover your feelings, thoughts
and difficult emotions, to be able for you to have the chance to reconnect and process
these things.

Guidelines:
This journal is divided into six (6) sections. Each sections have guide questions.
Answer all guide questions. You may answer in English, Taglish or Tagalog.

I. On Love and Relationships

a. In a relationship, what can you consider as your strength/green flag?

Explain.
b. There are 5 love languages namely – Physical touch, Quality time, Words of
Affirmation, Acts of Service and Receiving Gifts. For you, what is the most
important love language? Why?
c. In connection with letter B, for you, what is the least important love
language? Why?
d. What do you value most in a relationship (loyalty, kindness, respect etc.)
and why?
e. What are the things you have learned in your past relationship/talking
stages? Explain.
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APARRI CAMPUS
MAURA, APARRI, CAGAYAN

COLLEGE OF INFORMATION AND COMPUTING SCIENCES

f. What are your boundaries in a relationship? Explain.

g. In connection to letter A, what can you consider as your “red flag”? Explain.
h. What are the 5 traits you look for a potential partner? Enumerate.
i. In looking for friends, what attitudes/traits do you look for? Explain.
j. What does love mean to you? Explain.
k. Things or thoughts you want to express to your friends, family member or
your partner.

II. On Your Studies

a. With you as a first year, what can you say about college life? Or if you are
in 2nd-4th year, what is your memorable experience in college?
b. What part of school days do you enjoy the most? Why?
c. How important is your education to you? Why?
d. What are your dreams or career ambitions?
e. What is your strength in school? Explain.
f. What are your weaknesses in school? Explain.
g. Does your course drain or overwhelm you? Why or why not? What do you
do when you get drained or overwhelmed?

III. On Self-Appreciation and Reflection

a. In terms of physical appearance, what can you consider as your asset?

(eyes, nose, body etc.). Why?
b. List down 10 words that best describe you
c. What do you like most about yourself in terms of your personality? Why?
d. What do you not like most about yourself? Why?
e. Finish this sentence: “My life would be incomplete without …”. Explain.
f. When do you trust yourself the most? Why?
g. What are the things would you like others (loved ones, potential friends and
partner, friend group etc.) to understand and know more about you?

IV. On Uncomfortable Emotions

One of the benefits of journaling is helping you express and begin to navigate
through difficult and painful emotions. Burying unwanted emotions and
thoughts might seem helpful at first, but later on, they can resurface and come
back more intensified.

Note: If writing about painful emotions makes you feel even worse, there is no
need to push yourself for this part.
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APARRI CAMPUS
MAURA, APARRI, CAGAYAN

COLLEGE OF INFORMATION AND COMPUTING SCIENCES

a. What are difficult emotions that you most frequently feel? (anger, guilt,
disappointment etc.) Why?
b. Which emotion do you find it hardest to accept? (anger, guilt,
disappointment, regret, etc.) How do you usually handle it?
c. Describe a regret that you have. What did you learn from it?
d. What are three things that can disrupt and affect your good mood. How
do you usually bring yourself back in a good mood?
e. What are 3 things you always say to yourself?
f. What part of your daily life causes you stress, frustration or sadness?
g. What do you fear the most?
h. With difficult emotions showing up, how do you usually uplift yourself and
cope?
i. Who do you trust the most when dealing with your painful and upsetting
feelings?

V. On Living Your Best Life

a. How do you practice self-care?

b. What are you most grateful for everyday?
c. What are 3 ordinary things that brings you so much joy?
d. Describe two or three things that help you relax?
e. What nature or scenery helps you calm down?
f. How do you show love and compassion to yourself?
g. What are the things that motivate you?
h. What are your favorite hobbies?

VI. On Dreams, Aspirations and the Future

a. Related to your student life, what event was the most unexpected but the
best thing that ever happened?
b. What do you want to ask your older self?
c. What helps you stay focused and motivated when you are feeling
discouraged?
d. What are your life goals?
e. What do you look forward to most in the future?
f. List obstacles which affects your contentment and happiness. What
potential solutions do you see to be able to overcome each obstacle.

Lastly, write a letter to your younger self and to your future self.
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APARRI CAMPUS
MAURA, APARRI, CAGAYAN

COLLEGE OF INFORMATION AND COMPUTING SCIENCES

Things to consider before journaling:

Find a quiet and comfortable place to be able to think and write clearly. Do not worry
about getting it “right”. Remember, we are all unique. We have our own set of beliefs
and our own experiences. This is about yourself, so do not compare your answers with
other people as it may influence your answer.

Good luck, and may this journal help you in promoting self-awareness to be able to help
you with personal growth, process different emotions, and learning how to appreciate
yourself more.

- GAB