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KNOWING ONESELF “Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom” - ARISTOTLE- ※ To know yourself is knowing your strengths and weaknesses in order for you to understand and appreciate others ※ Everyone must realize that each human being is unique and...

KNOWING ONESELF “Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom” - ARISTOTLE- ※ To know yourself is knowing your strengths and weaknesses in order for you to understand and appreciate others ※ Everyone must realize that each human being is unique and different based on their abilities, interests and physical make up which can be acquired through their environment or can be inherited through their genes. Strengths and weaknesses generally refer to a person's character. Often a strength can be a weakness, and vice versa, a weakness can be a strength. A strength is something that one does or performs very well. EXAMPLES OF Strengths: 1. Faith, Trust and Confidence 2. The excitement to live 3. To live courageously 4. The skill of getting to know with others 5. Acquiring self-discipline Weakness is the state or condition of lacking strength. It is not something to be embarrassed about. Examples of Weaknesses: 1. Being envy towards others 2. Keeping anger and resentments 3. Being ingratitude 4. Being arrogant 5. Being gullible 6. Being insecure 7. Having lack of interest GOOD HABITS AND BAD HABITS A habit is a routine of behaviour that is repeatedly and regularly done. As Aristotle would aptly put it: “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit. “ 1. Snacking relentlessly, though not hungry It could lead to diseases such as Diabetes and Coronary Ilness. As well as, OBESITY. Reverse the Habit: Wait until your body is physically wanting for noursihment. Stop eating before you're full. Eat for the right reason. Replace garbage sustainance with genuine nourishment. 2. Investing too much time watching T.V It could lead to less physical activity. Expanding chances of being overweight Reverse the Habit Follow the 2/30 control, 2 hours of TV a day and no less than 30 minutes of activity. Don't channel surf Don't nibble before you watch TV Exercise while you watch! 3. Skipping Breakfast Reverse the Habit Work with your body Eat what you like No time? Make a compact breakfast sandwich Set things ahead of time 4. Drinking Excessive amount of Liquor Alcohol is addictive and enslaving. Soon the person becomes a slave to his habits. He starts to degrade and lose his mind. Irreversible changes occur in the body (liver enlargement, reduction of brain cells, hormonal background) Reverse the Habit Stick as fast as possible: Two or less for gentleman and one for ladies Drink for flavor not to get tanked Do not use it to cope up with stress. 5. Smoking Cigarettes Smokers are quickly losing youth, beauty and attractiveness. They are replaced by wrinkles and diseases. However, premature aging is not the worst consequence. Smokers can harm their children, other people or have serious diseases. Reverse the Habit Treat it like a compulsion, not a propensity Set up a strategy Plan to stop amid a quiet period of time DEVELOPING THE WHOLE PERSON: Adolescence refers to the transitional period when a child begins to grow into a young adult and experiences many physical, behavioral, cognitive, emotional, and social developmental changes. Social Development A developmental area that includes building and maintaining healthy relationships, communication skills, and social networks. Physical Development This refers to physical attributes including the five senses. This pertains to the maturing of the body and its systems along with its functions. This type of goal focuses on improving a person’s physical health and well-being through activities like exercise, nutrition, and sleep. Emotional Development A process in which an individual enhances their emotional intelligence by developing skills such as empathy, self-regulation. It involves how growth and emotions change as adolescents show unpredictable attitude, mood swings, and frantic emotional outburst which slowly subsides as they age towards adulthood. Intellectual Growth this concept involves the pursuit of knowledge and mental stimulation through learning, problem solving, and critical thinking activities. Spiritual Growth This practice involves setting aside time for personal reflection, meditation, or spiritual activities that contribute to a deeper sense of purpose and inner peace. Self-Assessment This practice involves assessing and improving one’s skills, knowledge, and competencies to ensure continued personal and professional growth. Different Developmental Tasks of an Adolescent Along with Erikson’s formation of identity, it is important to also consider the developmental tasks by Robert Harvighurst. 1. First task is to adjust to the physical sense of self. 2. Second task is adjusting to cognitive demands in school. 3. is developing a stable and productive relationship. 4. Fourth is learning how to manage sexuality. 5. develop increased impulsive control and behavioral maturity. We must always control the way we think because it bring out butterfly effect to how we feel and act and vice versa. We allow things that we cannot control and accept it. Our emotions are all valid but we always have to go back to how we think and act according to the natural law of life. THE DEVELOPMENTAL STAGES OF MIDDLE & LATE ADOLESCENCE Adolescence is the time in a young person’s life when they transition from childhood into young adulthood and experience physical, behavioral, cognitive, emotional, and social developmental changes. Adolescence is the transitional period when a child begins to grow into a young adult and experiences many physical, behavioral, cognitive, emotional, and social developmental changes. There are three stages of adolescence, which include early adolescence (10 to 13 years), middle adolescence (14 to 17 years), and late adolescence/young adulthood (18 to 21 years and beyond). EARLY ADOLESCENCE (10 TO 13 YEARS) Puberty begins in this stage Children experience considerable physical growth and increased sexual interest Body changes such as hair growth under the arms and near the genitals, breast development in females and enlargement of the testicles in males, starts to occur These changes can start as early as age 8 for females and age nine for males Girls may start their period around age 12 Body changes can cause both curiosity and anxiety Children may question their gender identity during this stage, and it can be a challenging time for transgender children Cognitive development at this stage Adolescents at this stage tend to have concrete, black-and-white, all-or-nothing thinking and a limited capacity for abstract thought Thinking may be egocentric, and children this age may be self-conscious about their appearance and apprehensive about being judged by their peers Intellectual interests expand, and early adolescents develop deeper moral thinking Pre-teens also feel an increased need for privacy They explore how to be independent from their family and may push boundaries and react strongly when limits are enforced MIDDLE ADOLESCENCE (14 TO 17 YEARS) Puberty changes for both males and females continue Males may have a growth spurt and some voice cracking as their voices lower Physical growth for females slows and most have regular menstrual periods by this time Interest in romantic and sexual relationships may start and teens may question and explore their sexual identity; masturbation may be a part of this sexual exploration and getting to know their body Arguments with parents may increase as teens strive for more independence Less time is spent with family and more time is spent with friends Teens become more self-involved, appearances are important, and peer pressure can peak at this stage The brain continues to mature and there is a growing capacity for abstract thought, though emotions often drive decision-making and they may act on impulse without thinking things through During this stage, children may start to set long-term goals and become interested in the meaning of life and moral reasoning LATE ADOLESCENCE/YOUNG ADULTHOOD (18 TO 21 YEARS AND BEYOND) This phase usually encompasses less physical development and more cognitive developments Most have grown to their full adult height In this stage, young people become able to think about ideas rationally, have impulse control and can delay gratification, and plan for the future They have a stronger sense of identity and individuality and can identify their own values They also experience increased independence, emotional stability, stability in friendships and romantic relationships, and may also establish an “adult relationship” with parents, looking to them less as authority figures and more as peers