SELF – AWA RE NE S S &

FILIPI NO V AL UE S
OBJECTIVE
• 1. Define self-awareness and self-concept
• 2. Discuss the importance of the development of social self
• 3. Deepen understanding of emotional competence and its basic elements
• 4. Determine the relationship between emotional intelligence and emotional competence
• 5. Develop the self-valuing process
• 5. Identify personal strengths and weaknesses toward self understanding
The great philosopher Aristotle said that knowing and
understanding one’s self is the key to true knowledge
 What is true
KNOWLEDGE?
It is knowing who you
are, what you are in this
earth for, where you are
going, and how you can
get there.
“Life will not be
meaningful unless we know
and understand what our
reasons are for being in this
world”
Sometimes people become irrational individuals.
-We are not aware of what we are,
-we are not aware of what we have,
-we are not aware of the persons surrounding us,
-we are not aware of what are happening in this
world,
-we are not aware of the attitudes we have,
-we are not aware of what kind of behaviors we have
-we are not even aware of the people who care for us
 h a t s e lf- a w a r e n e s s i s ve r y
It h a s b e e n s a id t
i d ua l in k no w i n g him s e l f
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SELF-AWARENESS
• Webster’s medical dictionary defines self-awareness as an awareness of
one’s own personality or individuality

• The American heritage dictionary defines self-awareness as the awareness

of oneself, including one’s traits, feelings, and behaviors.

• Stedman’s medical dictionary states that self-awareness is the realization

of oneself as an individual entity or personality
 Awareness is the first step in
the creation process. As you grow in
self-awareness, you will better
understand why you feel what you
feel and why you behave as you
behave.
That understanding then gives you
the opportunity and freedom to
According to Lao Tzu,
change those things you would like “Knowing others is wisdom
to change about yourself and create but knowing yourself is
the life you want enlightenment”
 *Self-awareness includes recognition of our
personality, our strength, and weaknesses, our likes and
dislikes

*Developing self-awareness can help us to recognize

when we are stressed or under pressure.

*It is often a prerequisite for effective

communication and interpersonal relations, as well as
for developing empathy for others
IMPORTANCE OF SELF-AWARENESS
•1. Enhances emotional intelligence
• Self-awareness is a fundamental aspect of emotional
intelligence, which involves recognizing and
managing our emotions effectively.
• When we understand our emotions, we can respond
to them in a healthy manner, leading to improved
relationships and communication.
IMPORTANCE OF SELF-AWARENESS
•2. Personal Growth
• Self-awareness is the starting point for
personal growth and development.
• By knowing our strengths and weaknesses, we
can focus on improving ourselves and
achieving our goals.
IMPORTANCE OF SELF-AWARENESS
•3. Improved Decision Making
• When we are self-aware, we can make more
informed decisions aligned with our values
and long-term objectives.
• Being aware of our biases and thought patterns
enables us to approach decisions more
objectively.
IMPORTANCE OF SELF-AWARENESS
•4. Enhanced Communication
• Understanding our communication style and
how we come across to others helps build
stronger connections.
• Being aware of our non-verbal cues and
listening skills can lead to more effective and
empathetic communication.
IMPORTANCE OF SELF-AWARENESS
•5. Stress Reduction
• Self-awareness allows us to identify the sources of
stress and develop coping strategies to manage it
effectively.
• Recognizing our triggers helps us respond to stress
in healthier ways.
IMPORTANCE OF SELF-AWARENESS
•6. Better Relationships
• When we understand ourselves, we can
also understand others better.
• Empathy and compassion towards others'
emotions and perspectives strengthen
relationships.
IMPORTANCE OF SELF-AWARENESS
•7. Authenticity
• Self-awareness fosters authenticity and
helps us stay true to ourselves and our
values.
• Embracing our authentic selves leads to a
more fulfilling and genuine life.
IMPORTANCE OF SELF-AWARENESS
•8. Effective Leadership
• Self-aware leaders inspire trust and respect
among their team members.
• They understand their impact on others
and use this awareness to lead with
empathy and understanding.
IMPORTANCE OF SELF-AWARENESS
•9. Conflict Resolution
• Self-awareness aids in conflict resolution
by recognizing our role in conflicts and
taking responsibility for our actions.
• It allows us to approach conflicts with a
more open and constructive mindset.
IMPORTANCE OF SELF-AWARENESS
•10. Improved focus and productivity
• Understanding our strengths and passions
enables us to focus on tasks that align with
our skills, leading to increased
productivity.
IMPORTANCE OF SELF-AWARENESS
•11. Life Satisfaction
• Self-aware individuals tend to experience
higher levels of life satisfaction and
fulfillment.
• Knowing ourselves deeply allows us to
lead a purpose-driven life.
 H AR I WI ND OW MO DE L
THE J O
•The Johari Window Model, developed by
psychologists Joseph Luft and Harry
Ingham in 1955, is a powerful and widely
used psychological tool to enhance self-
awareness and interpersonal understanding.
•This model is named after the combined
first names of its creators, Joseph and
Harry.
 Pick the Five or Six words that you feel best describe you ,
from the list below

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CALM CARING CHEERFUL CLEVER COMPLEX
CONFIDENT DEPENDABLE DIGNIFIED ENERGETIC EXTROVERTED
FRIENDLY GIVING HAPPY HELPFUL IDEALISTIC
INDEPENDENT INGENIOUS INTELLIGENT INTROVERTED KIND
KNOWLEDGEAB LOGICAL LOVING MATURE MODEST
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NERVOUS OBSERVANT ORGANIZED PATIENT POWERFUL
PROUD QUIET REFLECTIVE RELAXED RELIGIOUS
RESPONSIVE SEARCHING SELF- SELF- SENSIBLE
ASSERTIVE CONSCIOUS
SENTIMENTAL SHY SILLY SPONTANEIOUS SYMPATHETIC
TENSE TRUSTWORTHY WARM WISE WITTY
Quadrant 1: open self (arena):
•The open self represents information known to
both oneself and others.
•This quadrant includes personality traits,
emotions, behaviors, skills, and experiences that
are visible and shared openly.
•Examples: communication style, strengths,
weaknesses, talents, and hobbies.
Quadrant 2: Blind Self (blind spot):
•The blind self contains information known to
others but unknown to oneself.
•These are aspects of ourselves that we might
be unaware of or have not fully recognized.
•Feedback from others is essential in revealing
this quadrant.
•Examples: unconscious habits, body language,
mannerisms, or the impact we have on others.
Quadrant 3: Hidden Self (facade):
•The hidden self represents information known
to oneself but kept hidden from others.
•These are personal feelings, fears, desires, or
secrets that we choose not to disclose openly.
•Sharing information from this quadrant
requires trust and vulnerability.
•Examples: personal fears, past traumas,
intimate emotions, or undisclosed talents.
Quadrant 4: Unknown Self (unknown
area):
•The unknown self contains information that is neither
known to oneself nor to others.
•It represents undiscovered potential, untapped
talents, or aspects of our personality that have yet to
emerge.
•Exploring this quadrant can lead to personal growth
and self-discovery.
•Examples: latent creativity, unexplored skills, hidden
passions, or unanticipated reactions to new situations.
•The Johari Window model serves as a valuable tool
for individuals and groups to explore and understand
various aspects of self-awareness.
•Embracing the process of self-discovery and sharing
information with others can lead to personal growth
and stronger interpersonal connections.
•By continuously exploring and expanding the open
self while acknowledging the existence of the blind
self, hidden self, and unknown self, we can navigate
our journey towards self-awareness and personal
fulfillment.
The Meaning of Man as a
Person
*The term “person” cannot be exclusively
attached to human beings since not all persons
are considered human beings and vice versa.
A business enterprise is a person,
although, it is not a human being. On the other,
a slave is a human being, but he is not a person
by virtue of his being divested of his rights as a
human being-although he is still a human
being. In this case, a slave is not considered as
an existing subject but a mere object
 To speak of man, as a being with others is
to speak of man as a person. consequently,
ample consideration is rendered in an
inquiry into personalism

Personalism, as a philosophical
movement, is a study of man as a
person. Thus, it pays much interest
on the personhood of man and not so
much on the nature of man
 Man as a
Person
This means that humans are distinct
individuals, with their own identities
and consciousness.
They are never truly alone in the world,
as their existence is always intertwined
with others.
This intrinsic aspect of human existence
is known as "being-with."
 Man’s co-existence or
intersubjectivity

It does not require a learning process

or experiences , since man’s “being with’ is
intrinsic in his being a person.
On the other hand, man’s “being
with others” requires learning process in the
context of the quality of man’s being-with
since human relatedness is not immediately
given but needs to be re-established
LOVE OF GOD , OF ONESELF, OF NEIGHBOR, AND OF COUNTRY
• Biblical Basis
Matthew 22:35-40

• 35
one of them, an expert in the law, tested him with this
question: 36 “Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in
the law?”

• esus replied: “‘Love the lord your god with all your heart
37 J

and with all your soul and with all your mind.’[A] 38 This is the
first and greatest commandment. 39 and the second is like it:
‘love your neighbor as yourself.’[B] 40 all the law and the
prophets hang on these two commandments.”
THE SELF
•Everyone of us has an obligation to
ourselves, but sometimes we face
difficulties in understanding these
obligations.
•One of the reasons is how we
understand exactly what self is
THE SELF
•One way to understand this selfhood ,
is to conceive it as personal role that
one plays in the general drama of life
•In the totality of human history, I
have my unique role to play because
of the presence of individual
differences
THE SELF
• In understanding our selfhood, there are
certain moral obligations that arise. If a
person has a particular life to live then he
has a basic responsibility toward that life.
• He has the obligation to see that life is
“lived” to its fullest. He should play his
role as well as he can and not neglect it
 Man has a rich and complex meaning as a
person. Self-awareness, emotions, intelligence,
and social ties are all included in this concept,
which is based on individuality and
consciousness.
The unique position of the human being as
a sentient being with the power to change the
world is highlighted by his capacity for empathy,
creativity, and moral reasoning. Embracing our
humanity gives us the ability to create enduring
connections and live lives that have meaning.
 FA C ES O F
THE MANY
THE F I LI PI NO
 We cannot deny the fact that nobody is perfect. All human beings
possess strengths and weaknesses. Many of our strong points are also
the sources of our limitations

We are social beings and we have to

interact with one another since we are person-
oriented.
Our relationship with others is a very important
part of our lives Although humans possess the capacity to
exhibit compassion and empathy towards
others, our innate self-centeredness can result in
unfair treatment towards certain individuals.
Our Family Orientation, is the
source of our strengths and
weaknesses. It gives us a sense of
rootedness and security, both very
essential to any form of reaching
out to others
Our flexibility , adaptability and
creativity are our strengths that
allow us to adjust to any kind of
environment and to make the best
of circumstances
Our faith in God and our
religiosity are sources of strength
and courage, but they also lead us
to become passive to external
forces
There are other conflicts in the
many faces of the Filipinos. We
find pakikipagkapwa-tao and the
kanya-kanya mentality, which are
the opposite, yet so many of us
are living comfortably with these
contradictions
We are other-oriented and capable
of severe empathy, and yet we are
self-serving, envious of others or
with crab mentality; and
unconstructively critical of one
another
We are also noted being hardworking and
lazy as being portrayed by Juan Tamad.
Indeed, we see that we are capable of
working hard and industrious and
efficient in any job.
However, our casual work ethics as well as
our basic passivity in the work setting is also
apparent as we wait for instructions and
orders rather than taking our own initiative
 FACTORS THAT GREATLY AFFECT THE ROOTS OF THE
FILIPINO STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES

1. HOME ENVIRONMENT
3. CULTURE AND LANGUAGE
2. SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT

7. ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT
5. EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM
4. HISTORY 6. RELIGION

9. MASS MEDIA 10. LEADERSHIP AND ROLE

8. POLITICAL ENVIRONMENT MODELS
1. FAMILY AND HOME ENVIRONMENT
•The home plays a vital role in the
environment of the character of
individuals
•The Childbearing practices, family
relations, and family attitudes and
orientation are the main components of
the home environment
1. FAMILY AND HOME ENVIRONMENT
•The child grows up in a family, which is
full of love, high nurturance, low
independence training, and low
discipline. With this kind of environment,
the child learns security and trust, but
dependent on the other hand
2. SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT

•We are social beings and cannot live

without the support of one another, for
“no man is an island”.
•No one can survive without depending
on another person
3. CULTURE AND LANGUAGE
•Filipinos have been noted as warm and
person-oriented people, devoted to
family, and with a sense of joy and
humor are part of our culture and
reinforced by all socializing forces such
as the family , school and the peer group
3. CULTURE AND LANGUAGE
• Filipino culture is also characterized by being open-
minded to the outside forces which easily accepts
foreign elements without being conscious of
cultural core

• This is brought by our colonial mentality in which

we feel the white Americans are superior to us,
hence the acceptance of the English language as the
medium of instruction in schools
3. CULTURE AND LANGUAGE
•The introduction of the English
language being used in the Philippine
schools de-filipinized the youth and
taught them to regard American
culture as superior . This implies that
Filipinos have no self-confidence.
4. HISTORY
•Our mentality is the product of the
product of our colonial history, which is
regarded as the culprit for our lack of
nationalism.
•Colonialism developed a mind-set in us,
to think of the colonial power as superior
and more powerful
4. HISTORY
•With the invasion of the Spaniards and
Americans , we developed a sense of
dependence on foreign powers that made
us believe that we are a second class of
citizen to them and we are not
responsible for our country’s fate
5. EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM
• Going back to our history , our curriculum was
patterned from the American educational system]

• Problems cropped up because the textbooks being

used are still dependent on foreign sources

• The knowledge derived from these books is not

relevant to the Philippine setting.
5. EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM
• Schools are highly authoritarian, with the
teacher as the central focus. The Filipino
student is taught to be dependent on
whatever the teacher says. As it is,
everything should be written verbatim by
the student during examination
5. EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM
• With the introduction of innovation in our
educational system the central focus in the
teaching-learning process is the pupil. The teacher
should be aware of the inborn tendencies of the
pupils in her class, respect individual differences,
and be knowledgeable on the laws of learning,
principle, and methods of teaching as well
6. RELIGION
• It plays a vital role in the spiritual and moral
development of an individual. We Filipinos,
believe in life and death, hence we practice
what the religion teaches. It is the root of
Filipino optimism and its capacity to accept
life’s hardship
7. ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT
• Poverty is the number one problem felt in
our society and it serves as an excuse for
graft and corruption in our bureaucracy. It is
also the vital factor in the crime incidence in
our country as well as all over the world
7. ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT
• Poverty is the number one problem felt in
our society and it serves as an excuse for
graft and corruption in our bureaucracy. It is
also the vital factor in the crime incidence in
our country as well as all over the world
7. ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT

•Our Filipino traits are rooted in

poverty and hard life. Our economic
difficulties drive us to take risk, impel
us to work very hard, and develop in
us the ability to survive
8. POLITICAL ENVIRONMENT
• Our government is obliged to deliver basic services to the
people and in return , we pay our taxes

• Our Philippine Political government is characterized by greed

and power during elections. There are those who are killed if
they actively participate in political campaigns. The political
power and authority are concentrated in the hands of the elites
and the participation of the people is limited only to voting in
elections
9. MASS MEDIA

• They have a strong impact on the moral

development of the youth. The children
idolize young actors and actresses. If they
portray negative values, it is internalized in
our children’s mind
 H E F I L I P I N O
STRENGTH OF T
CHARACTER
 HERE ARE SOME OF THE STRENGTHS OF THE FILIPINO
CHARACTER

1. PAKIKIPAGKAPWA-TAO
2. FAMILY ORIENTATION 3. JOY AND HUMOR

4. FLEXIBILITY,
ADAPTABILITY , CREATIVITY 6. FAITH AND RELIGIOSITY
5. HARD WORK AND
INDUSTRY
7. ABILITY TO SURVIVE
1. PAKIKIPAGKAPWA-TAO (REGARD FOR OTHERS)
• This is manifested in a basic sense of justice
and fairness, the ability to empathize with
others, helpfulness, and generosity in times
of need (pakikiramay) in the practice of
bayanihan or mutual assistance, in the
famous hospitality and concern for others
1. PAKIKIPAGKAPWA-TAO (REGARD FOR OTHERS)
• Pakikipagkapwa-tao results in camaraderie
and a feeling of closeness to one another. It
is the foundation of unity as well as a sense
of social justice. Filipinos possess
sensitivity to others’ feelings (pakiramdam),
pagtitiwala or trust and a sense of gratitude
or utang na loob
2. FAMILY ORIENTATION
• This pertains to the concern for the family, which is
manifested in the honor, and respect for parents and elders.

• This is further manifested in the care given to children, even

up to the extent of caring and extended family, where married
children still reside in their parent house

• This sense of family orientation results in a feeling of

belongingness and rootedness and a basic sense of security
3. JOY & HUMOR
• Filipinos by nature are fond of social celebrations.
We inherited this character from the Spaniards. We
have a positive attitude to the ups and down in our
lives because in spite of the odds, we still have the
capacity to laugh even at the most trying times, and
laughing is an important coping mechanism
4. FLEXIBILITY , ADAPTABILITY , CREATIVITY
•Filipinos have a great capacity to
adjust, become creative, resourceful,
adept at learning and have the ability
to improvise and make use of
whatever is at hand in order to create
and produce anything
5. HARD WORK AND INDUSTRY

•This pertains to the desire to raise

one’s standard of living by working
very hard, given proper conditions,
and to possess the essentials of a
decent life for their loved ones
5. HARD WORK AND INDUSTRY

•This is manifested by their courage to

go abroad, and take the risk or even
work at two or three jobs
6. FAITH & RELIGIOSITY

•Filipinos are noted to have deep faith

in God because of their belief in life
after death. Their ultimate goal is to go
to heaven and be afraid of the ball of
fire or otherwise known as hell
6. FAITH & RELIGIOSITY

• Filipinos live very intimately with religion

and that is very tangible in our everyday
lives. Before we sleep , eat, and go to school
or work, we pray because we believe that
whatever bad omen we may face, we will
always be saved by HIM
7. ABILITY TO SURVIVE
• We are known for our ability to service despite the
economic difficulties we are encountering.

• Filipinos make the most with whatever is available

in the environment.

• This is a survival instinct of the Filipinos, which is

related to basic optimism, flexibility and
adaptability
 S O F T H E F I L I P I N O
W EAKN E S S E
C HARA CT ER
1. EXTREME PERSONALISM
• This is manifested in the tendency to give personal
interpretations to actions, e.g pakiusap (request) , lagay and
regalo (fixing), palakasan (power and influence), nepotism
and favoritism and to “take things personally” . Further,
Filipinos become personal in their criticism and praise

• Personalism is also manifested in the need to establish

personal relationships before any business or work
relationship can be successful
1. EXTREME PERSONALISM
• It is very difficult to turn down something when
personal contacts are involved. In hiring, delivery
of services, and even in voting, preference is
usually given to family and friends.

• Personalism is also manifested thus leading to graft

and corruption, which is very evident in the
Philippine society
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 of one’s office and power as a means of
promoting the interest of the family members, factionalism,
patronage, and political dynasties and in the protection of
erring family members).

• Excessive concern for the family could be detrimental to the

common good and acts as a block to national consciousness
3. LACK OF DISCIPLINE
• This is manifested in a relaxed attitude towards time, tagged
as “Filipino Time” and space which in itself is a lack of
precision, compulsiveness in poor time management, and
delays of work and procrastination.

• We are impatient and unable to delay gratification or reward,

resulting in the use of shortcuts, skirting the rules (the palusot
syndrome), and foolhardiness. We are also noted of “ningas
cogon” starting the projects with full vigor and interest which
abruptly die down, leaving things unfinished
4. PASSIVITY & LACK OF INITIATIVE
• Filipinos are generally passive and lack of
initiative. One has to be told what has to be done.
As related to a hammer (an authority), Filipinos
need a strong authority figure and feel safer and
more secure if the things that they are going to do
come from the instructions of the superior.
4. PASSIVITY & LACK OF INITIATIVE
• Filipinos are submissive to those in authority and
not likely to raise issues or question decisions.
There is a high tolerance for inefficiency, poor
service, and even violations of one’s basic rights. In
other words, Filipinos are too patient and can bear
long-suffering. (matiisin); hence, we are easily
oppressed and exploited
5. COLONIAL MENTALITY
• This pertains to the openness of the Filipinos to the outside –
adapting and incorporating foreign elements into our image of
ourselves. This is manifested in our acceptance if modern
mass culture, which is often Western

• Such mentality is made up of two dimensions: first is a lack

of patriotism or an active awareness, appreciation and love of
the Philippines; the second is an actual preference for foreign
things
6. KANYA-KANYA SYNDROME
• Filipinos have a selfish, self-serving attitude that
generates a feeling of envy and competitiveness
towards others. These characteristic could be
described as “crab mentality”, using the leveling
instruments of gossips or tsismis: intriga and
unconstructive criticism to bring others down.
There is a tendency to pull down those who are on
top because of personal ambition
7. LACK OF SELF-ANALYSIS & SELF-REFLECTION

• This is related to the Filipino emphasis on form

(“maporma”) rather than substance. There is
tendency to be satisfied with rhetoric and
substitute this for reality. Filipinos’ tendency is
to joke at something even if it is a serious matter
and prevent from looking deeply into the
problem
8. FILIPINO INDOLENCE
• The Filipinos are called by the Spaniards as indolent
which means lazy and lacking initiative and ambition, but
Rizal refuted this negative description explained that:
• A. it is unhealthy to work in the Philippines in the hot climate
• B. the industries during the Spanish era proved that they were not
lazy, 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. MAÑANA HABIT

• This negative attitude was inherited from

the Spaniards. This means putting off for
tomorrow what can be done today or
procrastinating. It has the element of
fatalism and is linked with “bahala na”
attitude
10. THE FIESTA SYNDROME

• This is still being celebrated in rural areas.

Filipinos celebrate so many occasions like
feast of the Patron Saint of their place,
birthdays, baptismal and confirmation of
their child, marriage, anniversaries, etc
11. HOSPITALITY

• Filipino families are very much well-known

for hospitality. The visitors are welcomed
warmly and with full enthusiasm. They are
offered the best food and even to the extent
of depriving themselves just to please their
visitors