Self-Awareness and the Johari Window

• Self-awareness involves identifying human needs and the dynamics of one's personality
• It aims to improve self-concept and self-esteem through reflection
• Self-awareness is a requisite for achieving social functioning by effectively performing social roles
• Self-awareness includes paying attention to senses, thoughts, feelings, and intuition
• It allows individuals to perceive and understand what makes them unique, including personality, actions, values, beliefs, emotions, and thoughts
• Self-awareness is the ability to recognize and have conscious knowledge of one's thoughts, feelings, sensations, and actions
• It involves being aware of oneself as a distinct individual with a unique identity, understanding one's personality, beliefs, desires, and motivations
• Self-awareness enables individuals to be attuned to their strengths, weaknesses, values, and goals, facilitating the assessment of performance and progress

Johari Window

• The Johari Window is a psychological tool to understand interpersonal communication
• Created in 1955 by Joseph Luft and Harry Ingham in the United States
• The Johari Window is used in self-help groups and corporate settings
• Open Self: Information, behaviors, attitudes, feelings, desires, motivations, and ideas known to both oneself and others
• Blind Self: Information about oneself that is known to others but not to oneself
• Unknown Self: Parts of oneself that are unknown to both oneself and others
• Hidden Self: Information that one knows about oneself but keeps hidden from others

Nature of Self and Self-Awareness

• Developing a sense of self is crucial in a child's early years
• It involves awareness of one's body, appearance, state, and size
• Children should refer to themselves appropriately through language
• They should be aware of their personal history, experiences, skills, abilities, needs, and wishes

Importance of Self-Awareness

• Self-understanding leads to self-acceptance and the ability to change
• Lack of self-awareness can lead to internal struggles and external influences

Quotable Quotes

• "Knowing others is wisdom, knowing yourself is enlightenment" - Tao Tzu
• "To acquire knowledge, one must study; but to acquire wisdom, one must observe." - Marilyn vos Savant

Importance of Tackling Self-Awareness in NSTP

• Self-awareness is a crucial aspect of personal growth, development, and well-being
• Facilitates informed choices and a deeper understanding of self and others, leading to better relationships
• It plays a significant role in emotional intelligence by enabling individuals to regulate emotions and empathize
• Knowing oneself is the first step to becoming an effective member of the community and helping the country

Four Components of a Person

• Thelma Lee-Mendoza (University of the Philippines, 2002) identified four components
• There are physical/biological, socio-cultural, transpersonal/spiritual components
• These components interact and influence one’s personality and behavior

Biological Component

• Refers to physical aspects determined by genetic makeup, physiology, and anatomy
• Encompasses biological systems, structures, and processes contributing to functioning and development

Key Elements of the Biological Component

• Genetics: Inherited genes determine traits like eye color and height

• Physiology: Study of how the body's systems and organs function, including respiration, digestion, and circulation

• Anatomy: Structure and organization of the body, including organs, tissues, and bones

• Neurobiology: Study of the nervous system, including the brain and its functions

• Development: Processes of growth and development from conception to adulthood

• The biological component interacts with psychological, social, and environmental factors to shape well-being and behavior

Psychological Component

• The aspect of mental and emotional functioning that contributes to thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and overall psychological well-being
• It encompasses various psychological processes and structures that shape an individual's condition, emotions, personality, and interpersonal relationships

Key Elements of the Psychological Component

• Cognition: Mental processes involved in acquiring, processing, storing, and using information, including perception, attention, memory, and problem-solving

• Emotions and Affect are complex psychological states involving subjective experiences, physiological arousal, expressive behaviors, and affect regulation

• Motivation and Needs refer to the internal processes that energize and direct behavior toward achieving specific goals or satisfying certain needs

• Development and Lifespan that individuals go through psychological changes over their lifespan, including cognitive, emotional, and social development from childhood through old age

• Psychological theories (cognitive, psychoanalysis, humanistic, and social psychology) offer insights into the psychological component

• It interacts with other components to shape overall experiences and behavior

Social Component

• Social Component factors include interactions and relationships within a social context
• Encompasses social roles, norms, values, institutions, and behaviors that shape an individual's social well-being

Key Elements of the Social Component

• Social Identity: How individuals perceive themselves in relation to groups (family, community, culture) influences self-definition, belonging, and adherence to social roles and expectations

• Socialization: The process of learning and internalizing societal values, norms, customs, and behaviors from childhood onward is the process of understanding acceptable behavior, social roles, and expectations

• Social Interactions: Engaging with others in various contexts (family, friendships, work) involves communication, cooperation, conflict, and the exchange of ideas and emotions

• Social Institutions: Structures and systems within a society (family, education, government, economy, religion, healthcare)

• Social Norms and Values: Unwritten rules and expectations governing behavior, defining appropriate/inappropriate conduct, and broader beliefs guiding judgments are things like justice, equality, honesty, and respect

• Understanding the social component is essential for comprehending how individuals are influenced by their environment, form relationships, and navigate social structures

Transpersonal or Spiritual Component

• Aspects of human existence that go beyond personal identity and physical existence are exploration of consciousness, meaning, purpose, and interconnectedness

Key Elements of The Transpersonal or Spiritual Component

• Beliefs and Worldviews: Involves adopting beliefs that go beyond material and observable aspects, such as belief in a higher power and interconnectedness of beings

• Meaning and Purpose: Seeking meaning beyond survival or gratification and contemplating existential questions

• Transcendent Experiences: Are mystical states of consciousness achieved through meditation, prayer, or rituals, and they involve a sense of connection or profound shift in perception

• Connection and Interconnectedness: Emphasizes the recognition of a larger, universal whole and compassion, so actions have consequences for oneself and others

• Spiritual Practice: Engaging such practices as meditation, prayer, yoga, mindfulness, or religious ceremonies

• The transpersonal component varies among individuals and cultures

• It provides individuals with a sense of purpose, connection, and fulfillment

• All components interact to determine a person’s identity and potential

Determinants of Personality

• Personality is a characteristic way of thinking, feeling, and behaving
• It is a combination of characteristics or qualities that form an individual's character

Two Highlighted Factors as Determinants of Personality

• Hereditary Factor: Also known as genetics or nature, and it includes genetic factors passed down from parents to offspring, such as physical and emotional aspects
• Environmental Factor: Also known as nurture, and it includes social, cultural, and environmental influences, shaping personality traits Some researches emphasizes the interplay between genetics and the environment Determinants to its Development
• Genetics and Heredity suggest that certain traits have a genetic basis
• Environment and Upbringing influencing development of personality: family, culture, socioeconomic status, and early life experiences
• Life Experiences and Trauma are significant events that impact personality positively or negatively

Examples of Environmental Factors are:

• Family Environment: Parenting styles and relationships impact personality

• Peer Influence: Peer groups shape behavior and values

• Cultural and Societal Factors: Cultural norms influence personality development

• Education and School Environment: Educational contribute to cognitive abilities and character

• Personal Choices and Agency: Individuals have the ability to have their personality change from reflecting on themselves

• Personality is dynamic and changes throughout life

• The interaction between determinants is complex and unique

Social Functioning

• The ability to engage in and navigate social interactions effectively
• Involves skills, behaviors, and strategies to interact with others
• Encompasses communication, empathy, social awareness, and problem-solving

Elements of a Person with Good Social Function

• Communication Skills: Expressing themselves clearly and listening actively
• Empathy and Perspective-Taking: Understanding and sharing feelings
• Social Awareness: Being aware of social cues and norms
• Relationship Building: Forming healthy connections
• Conflict Resolution: Managing conflicts constructively
• Emotional Regulation: Recognizing emotions effectively
• Social Problem-Solving: Analyzing social problems

Social Functioning is due to personality traits, experiences, and developmental factors

Difficulties in Performance Social Functions

• Performance issues arise for various reasons such as communication difficulties and social anxiety
• Social anxiety can lead to intense fear and anxiety in social situations
• Lack of social skills make it challenging to build relationships
• Social isolation and limited social support can lead to feelings of loneliness
• Executive functioning deficits such as the lack of planning and organizing as well as impulse control
• Neurodevelopmental conditions impact social functioning with challenges in communications, interactions, and impulsivity

How to Minimize or Avoid Some of the Difficulties

• Self-management: Manage work and time effectively
• Self-organization, self-direction, self-motivation and self-monitoring

Self-Management Sequence

• Behavior: How we act and do, deciding success
• Feelings: Positive feelings influence actions
• Attitudes: Our perspective influences role in our success
• Beliefs: Belief about how we see the world, and what we think is the "truth"
• Programming: Conditioning by parents and environment have an impact on our actions

The 12 Rules for Self-management

• Live by your values, whatever they are, to not confuse people
• Speak up, use your voice, and make yourself be heard, "use your initiative"
• Honor your good word, and keep the promises you make
• When you ask for more responsibility, expect to be held fully accountable
• Don't expect people to trust you, you need to first gain trust to earn respect

12 Rules Continued

• Be more productive by creating good habits and rejecting bad ones
• Have a good work ethic, by having an "old-fashioned" sense of values for the work/task at hand!
• Be interesting, read and be open minded and share experiences
• Be nice, courteous, polite, and respectful, (manners etc)
• Be self-disciplined, and set and meet your targets
• Don't be a victim or martyr, choose the way you want to live, without regret
• Keep healthy and take care of yourself!