ALS - A&E Junior High School

Understanding the Self and Society

Activity Sheet
Personal Development

DIVISION OF AKLAN
Understanding the Self and Society
Learning Activity Sheet No. _
First Edition, 2023

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Name of the Learner:___________________________ Date:_____________________

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UNDERSTANDING THE SELF AND SOCIETY ACTIVITY SHEET

Intrapersonal Relationship (Positive Sense of Self) and Development of

One’s Potential- Learning Competency 7

I. Learning Competency and Code

 Describe what needs to be done in order to make personal

changes and develops one’s potential
• Set goals
• Develop self-discipline
• Manage emotions
• Develop a sense of responsibility
• Have a personal conviction
LS5US-ID-PSA-JHS-H.7

II. Background Information for Learners

What is Personal Development

Personal development is a lifelong

process that helps you assess your life goals and
upskill to fulfill your potential. It allows you to
be proactive and take charge of your actions.
You can work on your personal
development by embracing certain self-
improvement skills. These are traits and
qualities that you already have or gain through
education and training.

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Some common personal development skills are:

 Good communication allows you to convey your thoughts with clarity

and confidence

 Interpersonal skills that help you build relationships and make an

impression on others in social situations

 Problem-solving skills that enable you to find the best solutions when
you encounter obstacles

 Adaptability skills that let you adjust to new things quickly and easily
in addition to staying calm during unanticipated situations

 Leadership skills that help you guide others; boost morale and builds
confidence

Importance of Personal Development

There’s a common misconception that personal development is

reserved for those who need to work harder to achieve their goals. In reality,
even the most successful people constantly strive for improvement. Your
brain needs new information so that you can continue to flourish. Learning
is a continuous process and doesn’t stop unless you want to. Personal
development may be time-consuming but there are many advantages to this
process.

1. Provides clarity to personal vision

Personal development helps you define your personal vision and life goals
more clearly. When you establish targets for yourself, it becomes easier to
create a plan and work towards those objectives.

2. Improves existing skills

Learning and personal growth are the hallmarks of personal development.
You learn from your past mistakes and overcome challenges through
education, training and guidance.
3. Helps identify true potential
The more you work on your skills and abilities, the more you discover your
hidden potential. You learn to push your boundaries and explore new things
because you know how to best utilize your knowledge.

4. Drives motivation and satisfaction

Personal development is empowering as it lets you take control of things.
Since there is constant improvement, you feel more confident and motivated.
Your productivity increases and your performance gives you satisfaction.

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5. Helps focus on the bigger picture
When you acknowledge your shortcomings, you hold yourself accountable
for your mistakes. This level of self-awareness helps you look at the bigger
picture and not beat yourself up about things that are beyond your control.

III. Learning Activities/Task

Activity 1. Setting Goals

Directions: Identify your main priorities and goals, and complete the
following phrases. Write it down on the given boxes below.

My Priorities

1. When I feel like giving up, I will tell

myself…
__________________________________
2. __________________________________
__________________________________

3.
Goal 1.
__________________________________
4. __________________________________
__________________________________
__________________________________
__________________________________

Goal 2.
__________________________________
__________________________________
__________________________________
__________________________________
__________________________________
Goal 3.
__________________________________
__________________________________
__________________________________
__________________________________
__________________________________

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Activity 2. Personal Development Action Plan
Directions: Fill-in the columns below according to your personal
development
plan.

In order to reach your goals, what behaviors will you STOP, MINIMIZE,
KEEP DOING, DO MORE, START?

STOP MINIMIZE KEEP DOING DO MORE START

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

Activity 3. Self-Improvement Activity

Directions: Now that you have heightened self-awareness, spend some time
thinking about areas in which you would like to improve.
Complete the diagram below with your ideas.

Values I want to focus Habits I want to change:

on:

Skills I want to develop: Personality traits I want

to adopt:

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Activity 4. Myself

Directions: Develop a personal essay about yourself. You can include your
personal experiences and challenges and how you will be able
to
those challenges to reach your goals.

Myself
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________

Let’s Remember

Self-development is a conscious process of improving oneself in

various aspects of life. It’s a constant pursuit of growth by
developing skills, competencies and knowledge. The ultimate
goal for self-development is to be a self-fulfilled person.

IV. Reflection
Congratulations! You have reached the end of the lesson. Did you
fully understand the activity about spreadsheets? Let us now reflect
on your learning journey with us. Complete the phrase.

My Reflection

I believe that
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________

I learned that
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________

I want to learn more about

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V. Answer Key

Activity 1 Activity 2

Answers may vary Answers may vary

Activity 3 Activity 4

Answers may vary Answers may vary

VI. References:

https://harappa.education/harappa-diaries/personal-or-self-
development#heading_1

https://parade.com/993372/marynliles/goal-setting-worksheet/?
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