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This document discusses self-development and understanding oneself during adolescence. It defines key concepts like the ideal self (the person you aspire to be), actual self (who you actually are), and self-concept (how you view yourself). There is often incongruence between the ideal and actual selves, which can cause mental distress. Understanding personality, values, physical attributes, dreams, likes and dislikes, and one's past helps in better knowing oneself. The Johari window model classifies what is known by the self and others into open, hidden, blind, and unknown areas to improve self-awareness. The overall aim is to reduce incongruence between the ideal and actual self through greater self-knowledge.

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PerDev Module 1

This document discusses self-development and understanding oneself during adolescence. It defines key concepts like the ideal self (the person you aspire to be), actual self (who you actually are), and self-concept (how you view yourself). There is often incongruence between the ideal and actual selves, which can cause mental distress. Understanding personality, values, physical attributes, dreams, likes and dislikes, and one's past helps in better knowing oneself. The Johari window model classifies what is known by the self and others into open, hidden, blind, and unknown areas to improve self-awareness. The overall aim is to reduce incongruence between the ideal and actual self through greater self-knowledge.

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PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

Unit 1: Self-Development
MODULE 1: Knowing and Understanding Oneself during Middle and Late Adolescence

Self - consists of a person's conscious and unconscious aspects, their personality, cognitions or thoughts and
feelings. All these traits or aspects combine together into the person's core identity.

Ideal Self - is the self that you aspire to be. It is an idealized image that we have developed over time, based on
what we have learned and experienced. It could include components of what our parents have taught us, what
we admire in others, what our society promotes and what we think is in our best interest.

Actual Self - is the one that you actually see. It is the self that has characteristics that you were nurtured or, in
some cases, born to have. The actual self is who we actually are. It is how we think, how we feel, look and act.
The actual self can be seen by others, but because we have no way of truly knowing how others view us, the
actual self is our self-image.

The actual self and the ideal self are two broad categories of self-concept.

Self-Concept - refers to your awareness of yourself. It is the construct that negotiates the Ideal Self and the
Actual Self.

There is negotiation that exists between the two selves which is complex
because there are numerous exchanges between the ideal and actual self.

Alignment is important. If the way that I am (the actual self) is aligned with
the way that I want to be (the ideal self) then I will feel a sense of mental
well-being or peace of mind.

If the way that I am is not aligned with how I want to be, the Incongruence,
or lack of alignment, will result in mental distress or anxiety. The greater the
level of incongruence between the ideal self and actual self, the greater the level of resulting distress.

Human Emotions - are the most feared aspect of the self, as individuals are reluctant and unprepared to
manage them. Managing feelings is like trying to hold water in the palm of your hand. They are illusive and
deceptive.

Personal development modules’ ultimate aim is greater self-knowledge that will lead to higher alignment
between these two personality domains.

Knowing Oneself
Adolescence – considered the challenging phase in one’s life as it bridges childhood and adulthood. The
primordial concern in adolescence is to rise above the identity-role confusion crisis. One step towards
achieving this is to explore the concept of self and know the self better. Knowing oneself takes a lifetime of
reflection and analysis.

How One Gets to Know Oneself

1. Understanding Personality
Personality - came from the Latin word ‘Persona’, which referred to a theatrical mask worn by performers in
order to either project different roles or disguise their identities. It is made up of the characteristic patterns of
thoughts, feelings and behaviors that make a person unique.

2. Appreciating Values
Values – pertains to moral codes, norms of conduct and ethical principles a person adheres to. It guide the day
to day life, empowering the person not to compromise the things that are most important. Examples are
honesty, integrity, loyalty, excellence and professionalism.

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 like
pain, pleasure and warmth including awareness of his breathing, movements, balance and flexibility.
Differences in physical attributes maybe due to genetics, age, lifestyle, ailments or personal enhancements.

4. Recognizing Dreams and Aspirations


Dreams and Aspirations – serve as roadmap to the future. It constitutes a person’s goals and ambitions in life.

5. Identifying Likes and Dislikes


Being able to identify one’s likes and dislikes enables a person to define the personality and boost individual
confidence. One is most likely to pursue what is desired and avoid what is undesired.

6. Embracing the Past


Another way to know the self better is by knowing and treasuring the past. It is also important in the formation
of self-concept.

7. Understanding Self-Perception and Others’ Perception


Knowledge of the self is a product of one’s own perception,
view of oneself in relation to other people, others’
perceptions and how a person truly is based on objective
reality.

JOHARI WINDOW

- Joseph Luft and Harrington Ingham, noted Social


Psychologists, introduced the concept of Johari Window.

Four Window Panes Defined:

1. Open Area – known to self and to others. It refers to


things that the public knows about you.

2. Hidden Area – known to self but unknown to others. It


refers to one’s secrets in life.

3. Blind Area – unknown to self but known by others. It


consists of things that a person may not be aware but are seen, observed and felt by other people. Examples are
mannerisms and expressions.

4. Unknown Area – unknown to self and to others. This area remains undiscovered until the time comes such
as an emergency or crisis that calls for one to act instantaneously.

According to Luft and Ingham, a person can use the Johari Window to improve oneself by widening the Open
Area and reducing the Hidden and Blind Areas. It will pave the way for one to discover more about his
attitude, talents, capabilities and skills.

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