Self-Awareness (Lesson # 3) PDF

SELF AWARENESS AND FILIPINO VALUES WEAKNESSES OF THE FILIPINO CHARACTER 1. Extreme Personalism – this is manifested in the tendency to give personal interpretations to actions, e.g. pakikiusap (request), lagay and regalo (fixing), palakasan (power & influence) nepotism, a...

SELF AWARENESS AND FILIPINO VALUES WEAKNESSES OF THE FILIPINO CHARACTER 1. Extreme Personalism – this is manifested in the tendency to give personal interpretations to actions, e.g. pakikiusap (request), lagay and regalo (fixing), palakasan (power & influence) nepotism, and favoritism and to take things personally. 2. Extreme Family Centeredness – while it is true that concern for the family is one of the Filipinos greatest strengths, in the extreme it becomes a serious flaw (e.g. use one’s office and powers as a means of promoting the interest of the family members, in factionalism, patronage and political dynasties and in the protection of erring family members. 3. Lack of Discipline – This is manifested in relaxed attitude towards time, tagged as “Filipino time” and space which in itself is lack of precision, in compulsiveness in poor time management and delays work and procrastination. We are impatient and unable to delay gratification or reward, resulting in the use short cuts, skirting the rules ( The palusot syndrome and foolhardiness. 4. Passivity and Lack of Initiative – Filipinos are generally passive and lack of initiative. One has to be told what has to be done. This is related to a hammer (an authority), Filipinos need for a strong authority figure and feel safer and more secure if things that they are going to do come from instruction of the superior. 5. Colonial mentality – This pertains to the openness of the Filipinos to the outside – adapting and incorporating the foreign elements into our image of ourselves. This is manifested to our acceptance of modern mass culture which is often Western. 6. Kanya-Kanya Syndrome – Filipinos have a selfish, self-serving attitude that generates a feeling of envy and competitiveness towards others. These characteristics could be described as “crab mentality” using the leveling instruments of gossips, intrigue and unconstructive criticism to bring others down. 7. Lack of Self-Analysis and Self-Reflection – this is related to the Filipino emphasis on form (“maporma”) rather than substance. There is a tendency to be satisfied with rhetoric and substitute this for reality. 8. Filipino Indolence – The Filipinos were called by the Spaniards as indolent which means lazy and lack of initiative and ambition, but Rizal refuted this negative description and explained that; a. It is unhealthy to work in the Philippine hot climate, b. the industries during the Spaniards era proved that they were not lazy, but instead the invaders forced labor and closed down the industries. c. the Spaniards were the ones who taught gambling to Filipinos. d. the Filipinos were discriminated and discouraged to pursue their studies. 9. Mańana Habit – this negative attitude was inherited from the Spaniards. This means putting off for tomorrow what can be done today or procrastination. It has the element of fatalism and is linked with “bahala na” attitude. 10. The Fiesta Syndrome – this is still being celebrated in the rural areas. Filipinos celebrate so many occasions like feast of the patron, saint of their place, baptismal, and confirmation of their child, marriage, anniversaries etc. 11. Hospitality – the Filipino families are very much well known for hospitality. The visitors are welcomed warmly with full of enthusiasm. They are offered the best food and even to the extent of depriving themselves just only to please their visitors. THANK YOU !!! QUESTIONS: 1. HOW DOES SELF-AWARENESS LEAD TO SUCCESS? 2. HOW TO INCREASE SELF- AWARENESS – SOMEONE PROVIDING US WITH FEEDBACK OR TELLING OUR MISTAKES.  Activity # 3 NAME: DATE: SECTION: ACTIVITY # 3: SELF AWARENESS AND FILIPINO VALUES THINK CRITICALLY: EXPLAIN BRIEFLY A. HOW CAN SELF-AWARENESS ENHANCE LIFE VALUES? B. WHAT CAN WE LEARN FROM SELF AWARENESS? C. HOW DO YOU KNOW IF YOU LACK SELF-AWARENESS? D. “ LOVE OF GOD, OF ONESELF, OF NEIGHBOR AND OF COUNTRY “