THE SELF
Refering to the slides shown on UCSI LMS, self here is defined as the discussion and context of the individual.
-also be deemed as the way in which communication and interpretation of messages takes place within the individual.
for examples:Who are you?
What represents you?
How does others think of you?
'self' can be widened into:- Self-concept . Self-awareness. Self-esteem . Self-disclosure
SELF-CONCEPT - how you feel and think about yourself, for examples: your feelings and thoughts, your strength and weaknesses,
Areas that affect self-concept
-Social Comparison
-Other’s Images of you
-Self interpretations & evaluations
-Cultural teaching
SELF-AWARENESS- ability to discover things are known about yourselves
The Four Selfs – Johari Window:
The four different windows explains different parts of our selves that we know ourselves; others know better than we do; some remain hidden from others and some totally UNKNOWN to you or anyone.
Open arena (Open self) – known to self and others
Façade (Hidden self) – known to self but unknown to others
Blind Spot (Blind Self) – Unknown to you but known to others.
Unknown (Unknown Self) – Unknown to you and others.
Growing in self awareness
Listen to others
Increase your open self
Seek information about yourself
Dialogue with yourself
Self-Esteem means confidence or the level of trust or assurance to yourself.
How to increase your self esteem?
1.Attack self-destructive belief
2.Seek out Nourishing people
3.Work on project that will result in success
4.Remind yourself of your success
5.Secure affirmation
Factors influencing self disclosure
who you are
Your culture
Your gender
Your listeners – small groups or large groups
Your topic and channel.
Self-Disclosure: Self-Disclosure’s advantages:
a. Gain confidence
a. Gain confidence
b. Be more truthful about yourself
c. Make or strengthen friendships and relationships
Self-Disclosure’s disadvantages:
a. Lost of friends and trust
b. Additional pressure and burden
c. Living with regret
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