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CHAPTER 1 Getting to Know Oneself “No one is you, and that is your power.” - Dave Grohl “Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.” – Aristotle "Journey to Self-Discovery"  SELF What is PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT? What is...

CHAPTER 1 Getting to Know Oneself “No one is you, and that is your power.” - Dave Grohl “Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.” – Aristotle "Journey to Self-Discovery"  SELF What is PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT? What is SELF? What is DEVELOPMENT? DEVELOPMENT is the process of developing or being developed. Synonyms: Growth, buildout, progress, forming, establishment What is SELF-DEVELOPMENT? Self - Development is a process of discovering oneself by realizing one’s potentials and capabilities that are shaped over time either by studying in a formal school or through environmental factors. It is also called PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT.  CARL ROGERS believed that our self-concept is made up of three different parts. ACTUAL SELF IDEAL SELF SELF-ESTEEM is our self- is our overall is the self that subjective sense of value image, the one we we aspire to be. or personal worth. If we actually see have healthy self- The one we hope including attributes esteem, we feel good will possess the like our physical about ourselves. If we characteristics that have low self-esteem, characteristics, we really want to we have the tendency to personality traits put a little value on our have. and social roles. ideas and opinions. “Be yourself!” or “Be true to yourself!” SELF - AWARENESS is a state of having the knowledge about our existence as unique individuals who are able to recognize our values, beliefs, traits, behaviors and feelings.  Things we know about ourselves, and others know about us, like that of ARENA - or the talents and skills or even our weaknesses that we know about the Known Self ourselves, and others know about us. Blind Spot – or These are our actions and behaviors others know about us that we are the Blind Self not aware of. In this form of self, we hide things that are private about ourselves. Façade – or the These may include feelings, ambitions and opinions that we choose to Hidden Self hide due to fear of negative reactions from others. This form of self is not known to others and not known to self. Unknown This includes skills, behaviors, undiscovered talents, etc. that are unknown to us and to others. Steps to Self-Awareness 1. Ask yourself why. 2. Delay gratification. 3. Take feedback constructively. 4. Let go of biases. 5. Use tools to know yourself. 6. Reflect often.  Id Ego Super-ego This is the moral This is the primitive The ego is the conscience that and instinctual part of realistic part that incorporates the the mind that mediates between values and morals of contains sexual and the desires of the id society learned from aggressive drives and and the super-ego. It parents and others. It hidden memories. operates based on aims to control the The id operates based the reality principle, id's impulses, on the pleasure working to satisfy the especially those principle, seeking id's desires in a which society forbids, immediate socially acceptable such as sex and gratification. way aggression.  Academic Integrity Id: You're tempted to cheat on a test because you want to get a good grade without putting in the effort. Ego: You weigh the pros and cons and realize that getting caught cheating could result in severe consequences, so you choose to study instead. Super-ego: You remember the ethical teachings about honesty and fairness, and you decide to study because you believe it's the right thing to do.  Spending Money Id: You see a new gadget you want and feel the urge to buy it immediately, regardless of the cost Ego: You think about your budget and financial responsibilities, deciding to wait until you can afford it or find a more affordable option. Super-ego: You consider whether the purchase aligns with your values, such as saving for the future or avoiding materialism, and may choose not to buy it based on these principles.