PERSONAL

DEVELOPMENT/PANSARILI
NG KAUNLARAN
Life seems to have become a bewildering
maze at times. Thus, you try to reflect on
your common beliefs. Amidst these
developments, it helps recognize how the
different physiological, cognitive, emotional,
spiritual, and social developments are in a
dynamic relationship. By recognizing such
changes, you can understand and evaluate
your thoughts.
THESE ARE FIVE AREAS OF PERSONAL
DEVELOPMENT NAMELY: (1) PHYSIOLOGICAL
DEVELOPMENT, (2) EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT,
(3) SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT, (4) COGNITIVE
DEVELOPMENT, AND (5) SPIRITUAL
DEVELOPMENT.
Physiological Development: Physical health is defined as the
condition of your body, taking into consideration everything
from the absence of disease to fitness level. It is important to
take care of your body. Live healthy, eat healthy foods, get
enough sleep, exercise regularly, and avoid drugs and alcohol.
Manage stress and go for regular medical check-ups. Practice
good hygiene.
Emotional Development: Emotional health is an important
part of overall health. Emotionally healthy people are in control
of their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. They can cope with
life’s challenges. Emotions are responses that generate
biochemical reactions in our bodies and changing the physical
state.
Social Development: Social Development refers to how people
develop social and emotional skills across the lifespan, with
particular attention to childhood and adolescence. Healthy
social development allows us to form positive relationships with
family, friends, teachers, and other people in our lives.
Cognitive Development: It means how people think, explore, and
figure things out. It is the development of knowledge, skills,
problem-solving, and dispositions, which helps a person to think
about and understand the world around them. Brain development
is part of cognitive development. This aspect of self is enhanced
when one attends school to study and learn or engages in other
mental endeavors.
Spiritual Development: Spiritual development is defined as
discovering oneself beyond the ego known as the soul, spirit, or the
―inner essence‖ that is often disregarded or taken for granted
(Llaneza-Ramos, 2017). It is when one experiences a glimpse of the
―inner guide‖ of one’s beliefs and values as one discovers the
meaning of life.
ACTIVITY 1: SELF-ASSESSMENT ASSESS YOURSELF BASED
ON THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT. THE HIGHEST RATE IS 5
AND THE LOWEST IS 1. WRITE YOUR ANSWERS ON A
SEPARATE SHEET OF PAPER.
Analysis: After having a brief self-assessment
regarding your physical, emotional, social,
cognitive, and spiritual development, what are
the things you want to improve or develop
further? Why is this so?
ACTIVITY 2: ABOUT MYSELF CREATE A DIAGRAM ―ABOUT
MYSELF ‖ USING THE FIVE AREAS OF PERSONALITY
DEVELOPMENT. THIS WILL BE YOUR ―PERSONAL
REFLECTION ‖. YOU CAN CREATE YOUR OWN STYLE. WRITE
YOUR NAME AT THE CENTER OF THE DIAGRAM.
ACTIVITY 3. CHANGING BEHAVIORS EFFECTIVELY
BELOW ARE SOME SITUATIONS, COMMONLY
EXPERIENCED BY TEENAGERS LIKE YOU, GIVE
YOUR RESPONSE ON HOW YOU CAN CHANGE YOUR
BEHAVIOR.
Guide Questions: Answer the following on a separate sheet
of paper.
1. Are there things you want to change within you at present?
What are they?
2. How do you feel when you experience punishment from
committing violations in school? How about when you
receive awards in school?
3. Why is it important to change yourself for the better?
 ACTIVITY 2: ME, MYSELF AND I

Instruction: Provide your best picture. Create your

graphic organizer or draw a circle on a blank sheet of
paper and divide the circle into 8 segments. Put your
picture in the centre. In each segment write some
descriptions of the different aspects of yourself as
follow.
Intellect Physic
ual/ al Self
Cognitiv Emotio
e/ nal Self
Mental
Self Spiritu
Sensual PICTURE al Self
Self: or Life
Force
Interactio
nal/ Nutrit Context
Social
ional ual Self
Self:
Self:
1. Physical Self: Describe yourself. Try not to censor any
thoughts which come to your mind. Include descriptions of
your height, weight, facial appearance, and quality of skin,
hair and descriptions of body areas such as your neck,
chest, waist, legs.
2. Intellectual/Cognitive / Mental Self: Include here an
assessment of how well you reason and solve problems,
your capacity to learn and create, your general amount of
knowledge, your specific areas of knowledge, wisdom you
have acquired, and insights you have.
3. Emotional Self: Write as many words or phrase about
typical feelings you have, feelings you seldom have,
feelings you try to avoid, feelings youe specially enjoy,
feelings from your past and present, and feelings which are
associated with each other.
4. Sensual Self: Write how you feel as a sensual person.
What sense do you use most – sight, hearing, speaking,
smelling, touching? How do you feel about the different ways
you take in information - through the eyes, ears, mouth,
nose, and skin. In what ways do you let information in and
out of your body?
5. Interactional/Social Self: Include descriptions of your
strengths and weaknesses in intimate relationships and
relationships to friends, family, classmates and strangers in
social settings. Describe the strengths and weaknesses which
your friends and family have noticed. Describe what kind of
son or daughter, brother or sister you are.
6. Nutritional Self: How do you nourish yourself? What
foods do you like and dislike? What do you like and dislike
about these?
7. Contextual Self: Descriptors could be in the areas
of maintenance of your living environment: reaction to
light, temperature, space, weather, colors, sound and
seasons and your impact on the environment.
8. Spiritual Self or Life Force: Write words or
phrases which tell about how you feel in this area. This
could include your feelings about yourself and
organized religion, reactions about your spiritual
connections to others, feelings about your spiritual
development and history, and thought about your
metaphysical self. Think about your inner peace and joy.
Think about your spiritual regimen or routine.
ASPECTS OF THE SELF.

ASPECTS OF THE SELF The self-concept is

represented by several aspects of the self. It is
conceived as collection of multiple, context-
dependent selves. This construct believes that
context activates particular regions of self-
knowledge and self-relevant feedback affects self-
evaluations. A deeper look on the different aspects
of self can identify specific areas for self-
regulation, stability and improvement.
 THREE BASIC, BUT VERY
DIFFERENT ASPECTS OF THE SELF.

1. Physical Or Tangible Aspects- as they relate to the

body (height, weight, facial appearance, and quality of
skin, hair and descriptions of body areas such as your
neck, chest, waist, legs)
➢ Many individuals put a strong emphasis on the
physical aspect of the self. The body is tangible, obvious,
and we respond to it easily. More time and money is
spent on enhancing the physical component than either
of the other two aspects. This does not mean, however,
that the body is healthy or strong. The body provides a
place to house the spirit (often experienced as feelings)
2. Intellectual And Conscious Aspects as they relate to the
mind (include how well you reason and solve problems, your
capacity to learn and create, your general amount of knowledge,
your specific areas of knowledge, wisdom you have acquired, and
insights you have.)
➢ It may be important to some that their mind can be prominent
and well educated. The mind is important, as it is the part of the
self that directs the other two aspects. The mind learns what to
do and communicates the information to the body and the
feelings. What the mind believes, the body manifests or acts on,
and the emotions feel, or respond with. People store both healthy
and destructive thoughts and beliefs and responds to life's
circumstances in the most prominent manner. The mind provides
access creativity and serenity which are necessary for such
processes as prayer, forgiveness, acceptance, and passion.
3. Emotional and Intuitive Aspects/ Spiritual Self or Life Force as
they relate to the spirit and feelings Emotional relates to typical
feelings you have, feelings you seldom have, feelings you try to avoid,
feelings you especially enjoy, feelings from your past and present, and
feelings which are associated with each other. This aspects of self
affects your state of being, and they are very important in dealing with
people and events. Intuitive Aspects/ Spiritual Self or Life Force relates
to your faith and relationship with the creator Creativity relates to your
feelings about yourself and organized religion, reactions about your
spiritual connections to others, feelings about your spiritual
development and history, and thought about your metaphysical self.
Think about your inner peace and joy. Think about your spiritual
regimen or routine.
➢ The 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. A decision made under emotional stress and
strain usually impacts emotions negatively. Negative emotions that are
not managed are stored and repressed. Repression is destructive to a
content self since all feelings, not only negative ones are stored away.
Accessing feelings when they are needed now becomes difficult, leaving
the individual numb and hopeless. For instance, a girl realizes that she is
giving much attention on the physical aspects and less attention on her
intellectual self. In this way, she can discover how much money and time
spent maintaining her physique and its consequences in her grades. By
this honest evaluation of herself, she can plan effective actions to
improve her study habits. She can start seeking for help and for related
books to read or browse articles to help her improve her study habits.
ADDITIONAL: ASPECTS OF DEVELOPMENT

Sensual Self Relates to our senses. How we use our

senses, how we react or receive information and in what
ways do you let information in and out of your body.
Interactional / Social Self Relates on our relationship
with other people particularly those with your peers and
family. Relates about your strength or weaknesses in a
relationship (as child, siblings, friend or partner).
Nutritional Self Relates to nutritional status. What are
the foods you take to keep your body healthy? Exercise
made?
Contextual Self Relates to your reaction to light,
temperature, space, weather, colours, sound and
seasons and your impact on the environment.
ACTIVITY 3. READ, DISCOVER, BE
ENCOURAGED: PLAN FOR YOUR SUCCESS!
INSTRUCTION: READ THE STORY OF TWO SUCCESSFUL
PERSONALITIES. DISCOVER THEIR CHARACTERISTICS
AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS BELOW.

1. Manny Pacquiao’s
Unbelievable Success Story Will
Inspire You
2. The Pia Wurtzbach Success
Story
ACTIVITY 3. WATCH, DISCOVER, BE
ENCOURAGED: PLAN FOR YOUR SUCCESS!

1. Can you identify with any of the characters mentioned –

Manny Pacquio and Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach? In what ways?
2. What lessons can you learn from the character you have
chosen?
3. How would you like your life story to be told? Share/write
your own future story.
LET’S
WATCH
WATCH THE STORY
ABOUT THE“TWO WOLF”
AND ANSWER THE
QUESTIONS.
Knowing which wolf to feed is the first step towards recognizing you
have control over your own self.
Have you ever had thoughts, feelings or acted in ways that were
unacceptable to yourself but felt powerless to control? The purpose
of this story is to help you find ways to manage your mind so that
you can live your life more in accordance with what your own
judgment says is best for you.
As we grow up, we gradually become aware of the many things in
the external world which are largely beyond our ability to control.
These include other people in general and most events in our lives.
Initially this is difficult to accept, but a more shocking realization is
that there are many things about ourselves that we seem powerless
to control.
Some of these are our own thoughts, feelings, and actions which
unfortunately can be the source of much distress. It may be
thoughts such as “I cannot stop hating my teacher for not giving me
high grades.” It may involve an emotion e.g. “My girlfriend left me
and I cannot stop feeling sad, lonely and unloved.” It can also be in
the form of a behaviour such as the inability to control one's craving
for food such as cakes and chocolates.”
LET’S
WATCH
ACTIVITY 4. THE POWER
TRIAD: THOUGHTS,
FEELINGS AND ACTIONS
Instruction: Write your thoughts, feelings and
opinions on the following questions. By taking time to
do this, you will learn to better manage your mind,
feelings, and actions and consciously feeding the good
wolf in you.
The STORY OF THE TWO WOLVES gives rise to a number of questions.
1. How aware are you of the two different opposing “wolves” operating
within your mind, one of which leads to pain and a diminished sense of
life and the other to a joyous, meaningful, and fulfilling life?
2. When was the time you feel disappointed by the choice of behavior
because you knew that there was a more positive option but you just
didn’t choose it?
3. What ways or techniques or exercises do you use to strengthen
yourself so as to increase its potency to choose and hence control your
life?
4. In what specific ways do you feed the negative wolf?
5. What specific ways do you use to feed the positive wolf?
A REAL WINNER is one who is able to:
• win over his/her battles and difficulties in life and turns them
into a learning and glorifying experience;
• find meaning in pleasant and unpleasant events in his life;
• live in peace with difficult people and difficult situations;
• win the goodwill of others, their respect and admiration;
• get what he wants using win-win strategies; never at the
expense of others;
• discover and use opportunities to his best advantage
• develop and use his talents and abilities to the best advantage
and in so doing, make
ACTIVITY 5: I AM IN
CONTROL!
INSTRUCTION: CREATE YOUR OWN SLOGAN
DECLARING THAT YOU’RE IN CONTROL OF YOUR
THOUGHTS. POSITIVE THINKING WILL LEAD YOU
POSITIVE ACTION AND RESULT.
NOTE: YOU CAN DRAW, PAINT OR USE INDIGENOUS
MATERIALS. BE CREATIVE AND INNOVATIVE!