Unit 1: Self-Development There is NEGOTIATION that exists between the two If the same ability is used many times

e same ability is used many times in the same

MODULE 1: selves which is complex because there are numerous situation, then it becomes a habit that runs
AND UNDERSTANDING ONESELF DURING exchanges between the ideal and actual self. These automatically, subconsciously. Here are some skills
exchanges are exemplified in SOCIAL ROLES that are that will greatly increase the efficiency of any person
MIDDLE AND LATE ADOLESCENCE adjusted and re-adjusted, and are derived from who owns them:
outcomes of social interactions from infant to adult
development. 1. Determination. It allows you to focus only on
achieving a specific goal without being distracted
SELF-CONCEPT refers to
ALIGNMENT is important. If the way that I am (the by less important things or spontaneous desires. It
your awareness of
actual self) is aligned with the way that I want to be may be developed with the help of self-discipline
yourself. It is the construct
(the ideal self), then I will feel a sense of mental well- exercise.
that negotiates these two
being or peace of mind. If the way that I am is not 2. Self-confidence. It appears in the process of
selves.
aligned with how I want to be, the INCONGRUENCE, or personal development, as a result of getting aware
lack of alignment, will result in mental distress or of yourself, your actions and their consequences.
anxiety. The greater the level of incongruence between To develop it, you need to learn yourself and your
the ideal self and real self, the greater the level of capabilities, gain positive attitude and believe that
ACTUAL SELF is the one that you actually see or who resulting distress. by performing right actions and achieving right
we actually are. goals you will certainly reach success.
 It is the self that has characteristics that you were
nurtured or, in some cases, born to have. PERSONAL EFFECTIVENESS 3. Persistence. It makes you keep moving forward
 Built on SELF-KNOWLEDGE, derived from means making use of all the regardless of emerging obstacles – problems,
interactions that provide insight into how others personal resources – laziness, bad emotional state, etc.
react to you talents, skills, energy and
 It is how we think, how we feel, look, and act time, to enable you to 4. Managing stress. It helps combat stress that arises
 Can be seen by others, but because we have no way achieve life goals. in daily life from the environment and other people.
of truly knowing how others view us, the actual self
is our SELF-IMAGE.
5. Problem-solving skills. They help cope with the
TALENTS are needed to be identified and then problems encountered with a lack of experience. It
IDEAL SELF is the self that you aspire to be or how we
developed to be used in particular area. increases efficiency by adopting new ways of
want to be.
achieving goals when obtaining a new experience.
 It is the one that you hope will possess
EXPERIENCE includes knowledge and skills that we
characteristics similar to that of a mentor or some
acquire in the process of cognitive and practical 6. Creativity. It allows you to find extraordinary ways
other worldly figure.
activities. to carry out a specific action that no one has tried
 It is an idealized image that we have developed over
time, based on what we have learned and to use.
experienced. KNOWLEDGE is required for setting goals, defining an
 It could include components of what our parents action plan to achieve them and risk assessment. 7. Generating ideas. It helps you achieve goals using
have taught us, what we admire in others, what our new, original, unconventional ideas. Idea is a
society promotes, and what we think is in our best SKILLS determine whether real actions are performed mental image of an object formed by the human
interest. in accordance with the plan. mind, which can be changed before being
implemented in the real world.