Personal

Development
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UNDERSTANDIN
G ONESELF
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

At the end of the lesson the learners must able to:

1. demonstrate a better understanding of yourself;

2. show appreciation of your own beliefs and value systems;
and,
3. share your unique traits and characteristics with others.
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GUESS WHO…
 MECHANICS OF THE GAME:
The teacher will describe Then the teacher will
01 a person based on his/her
appearance, achievements, 02 show some part of the
face of the person to guess
etc.

03 The students will guess

who’s in the picture
 Knowing
Oneself
At the end of the day, you know yourself
best.
-Abigail Johnson
 Adolescence is considered a challenging phase in
one’s life as it bridges childhood and adulthood. For Erik
Erikson (1985), a renowned psychologist, the primordial
concern of adolescence is to rise above the identity-role
confusion crisis. Recent researches assert that identity
crises may continue to happen through early, middle and
late adulthood. With this in mind, it becomes important
that the confusion crisis be addressed at an early stage.
One step toward achieving this is to explore the concept
of self and know the self better.
 Knowing oneself takes a lifetime of reflection and analysis. The
human person is such an intricate, complex, and dynamic being that
needs better understanding. What other people see may not be a true
reflection of what is inside the person. To judge a person based on a
single pattern of behavior is like deciding without analyzing the pros and
cons of a situation.

 
SELF-

Self is the union of elements, namely:

Body, thoughts, feeling or emotions, and
sensations that constitute the
individuality and identity of a person.
THE BODY CONSTITUTES YOUR
PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES, YOUR HEALTH
AND YOUR POSTURE AND POISE.
YOUR THOUGHTS Your thoughts, the
way you think, and how you perceive
things around you affect how you feel
about them and bring about sensations.
EMOTIONS & SENSATIONS You experience
prompt you to act and behave the way you do. The
union of these elements make up your character or
personality and essentially distinguishes you from
others.
“Actual self” is the way in which a person
sees himself now.

“Ideal self” is the way in which a person

would like to see himself.
HOW ONE
GETS TO
KNOW
ONESELF
 1. Understanding Personality
The first key to knowing oneself is having a clear
grasp of what personality is.
An individual’s personality consists of the
physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual
makeup. One has a perception and database of
information regarding these attributes. A person also
knows the aspects of personality in both private and
public moments.
2. Appreciating Values
Values pertain to the moral codes, norms of conduct and
ethical principles a person adheres to. These values guide
the day-to-day life, empowering the individual not to
compromises the things that are most important. Examples
of these values are integrity, honesty, loyalty, industry,
excellence and professionalism. These core values play a
big role in interpersonal relations, decision-making,
problem-solving, career choice, among others.
3. Knowing the Body and Physical Attributes
The physical body is a tangible proof of a person’s
existence. Through the body, one can feel sensations such
as pain, pleasure, warmth, and fatigue. Moreover, the
person becomes aware of his/her breathing, movements,
abilities, balance and flexibility because of the body.
4. Recognizing Dreams and Aspirations
Dreams and Aspirations constitutes a person’s goals
and ambitions in life. They mirror a part of that person and
the type of individual he/she desires to become someday.
These goals should be worked on daily. A person should
explore opportunities and paths that could lead to these
goals. For instance, if one dreams of becoming a doctor that
person should look into what preparatory course to enrol in,
the requirements and skills needed, and even the field of
specialization to pursue.
5. Identifying Likes and dislikes
One will have a better understanding of the self through his/her
likes and dislikes. These defines what bring satisfaction and
dissatisfaction to a person. One is most likely to pursue what is
desired and avoid what is undesired. Doing things that are
disliked may only bring frustration. On the contrary, things that are
liked may bring gratification.
 6. Embracing the Past
Another way to know oneself is by knowing and treasuring the past. A big
part of the knowledge about oneself constitutes the past. This is also
instrumental in the formation of self-concept.
The experiences one encounters teach lessons in life. Whether or not
these experiences are worth reminiscing, the important thing is how a person
sees the past and draws inspiration from it o continue on with his/her life.
7.Underastanding Self-perception and Other’s Perceptions
Knowledge of the self is a product of one’s own perception,
view of oneself in relation to other people, other’s
perceptions and how a person truly is based on objective
reality. All these define the realm by which a person
unravels his/ her identity as an individual. The complex self
and the way one deal with environment spell the dynamism
of an individual’s world.
 JOHARI
WINDOW
A Model for Self-Awareness and Interpersonal Relations
 Joseph Luft And Harrington Ingham , two noted
social Psychologists, introduced the concept of Johari
Window. The term “Johari” was coined from the first
syllables of their names.
The Johari Window, which consist of four window panes, is a
mechanism designed to help an individual grow through learning
more about oneself and others.
 The Johari window

Open Area Hidden Area

- the area known to self
-the area known to self and
and not known to others
known to others

Unknown Area Blind Area

-the area not known to the - the area not known to the
person and others. self, but is known by others
According to Luft and Ingham, a person can use the Johari Window to improve the self by
widening the open area and reducing the hidden and blind areas. Doing so will eventually
lead to the reduction of the unknown area as well as pave the way for one to discover
more about oneself in terms of attitude, talents, capabilities and other skills.
 
PERSONAL SWOT
STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES

OPPORTUNITIES THREATS
SWOT
–It can be used by an individual to
capitalize on his/her strengths,
appreciate opportunities, and be aware of
the areas for improvement and threats to
personal goals.
HOW ONE CAN BE ASSISTED BY SWOT
ANALYSIS

1. Use strengths to grab opportunities

2. Use strengths to avoid threats
3. Overcome weakness by grabbing
opportunities
4. Minimize weaknesses and avoid threats