Self awareness

Self awareness

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  GIRISH A CHANDRA DIRECTOR,REFLEXIONS Bangalore, 16th May 2012
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  Self Awareness an internalmodel which comprises self-assessments .. a preoccupation with oneself, of one’s looks, talks, and such Self Consciousness Subjective perception of one’s position, role in the society Self Concept learned by through one’s own eye or through the views of another Self Image Self Awareness Self Perception Self Identity Search for unique presence in one’s world Bangalore, 16th May 2012
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  Self Awareness  Self Concept/ Image / Perceptions develop early in the childhood Influence personality, attitudes, behaviors  Our children are going through that phase!   Identity is a continuous pursuit for a place in the world around us  Self Awareness is a philosophical framework involving reflection, contemplation, and inquiry Bangalore, 16th May 2012
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  SELF Awareness Bangalore, 16thMay 2012
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  S E Factual Self  Physical “Superficial”  Who L facts that define you you are and what you do  Your name, gender, nationality, religion, height, weight, qualification, environment, marital status, blood group etc  Your F Self habits, behaviors, nature/perceptions  “good person”, “friendly”, “smoker”, “non-smoker”, “alcoholic”, Bangalore, 16th May 2012
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  S E L F Factual Self  Many atime WHO WE ARE (or, who we think we are) depends on WHAT WE DO!  “I am a Teacher” vs “I work as a Teacher”  “I am an Indian” vs “I belong to India”  “I am a Hindu” vs “My religion is Hinduism”  “I am a Vegetarian” vs “I eat Vegetarian food”  “I am a Parent” vs “I play a parent’s role”  Probably the Least Important self but one that receives the greatest attention Bangalore, 16th May 2012
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  S (Neuro)Logical Levels ofSelf Spirituality (purpose) Why? What Else? E L Identity What is my sense of self / role in life? (sense of Who? self) Beliefs & What’s important? What is important to me? Values What resources do I have? What am I doing? What is my environment? F Capabilities (skills, competencies) Behaviors How? What? Environment Where ? What is your GOAL / OUTCOME for LIFE Bangalore, 16th May 2012
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  S Emotional Self  Who Our E L rules us? emotions!  Emotional Self Regulations is one of the biggest challenges in the Media frenzied age!  Human-Machine Interaction Network on Emotion (HUMAINE) classifies 48 emotions categorized :  Negative and forceful, Negative and passive, Negative and not in control, Negative thoughts, Positive thoughts, Quiet positive, Positive and lively, Agitation, Caring, Reactive F Bangalore, 16th May 2012
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  S Emotional Self  How  E aremy Emotions affecting me? How is my relationship with people around me?  Am I Emotionally Intelligent?  How L do I deal with my past? (guilt, happy, satisfied etc)  How F do I deal with decisions (scared, ready to take risk etc)? Bangalore, 16th May 2012
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  Spiritual Self S  Who Spirit  My E am I actually? etc) Soul Vs Body; why do I exist? relationship with this world (cosmic energy, God  Spiritual L F Self – one identity that NEVER changes with time  “I” existed before I became a teacher  When I am dead, my body is there but they say “I am gone”! Bangalore, 16th May 2012
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  Spiritual Self S E L F  Why amI here? What is my Purpose in life?  What is my true nature  Sat – eternal; I never want to die; the need for permanence and stability  Chit – learning; the need to learn and evolve  Ananda – happiness; seeking pleasures in pursuit of happiness  Everything I do is in pursuit of my true self Bangalore, 16th May 2012
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  The Iceberg ofSelf Awareness Observable Appearance, language, habits, customs, behavior, skills, talents Unobservable Beliefs, Values, Attitudes Self Image, Personality Style Assumptions, Learning Styles Bangalore, 16th May 2012
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  Awareness of thoughts •We are but a product of our thoughts • Thoughts and body are interconnected • Our thoughts determine who we are, what we are, and what we become • What thoughts dominate us? Bangalore, 16th May 2012
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  Strengths Vs Weakness  Expertsacross the world say …. “Focus on each one’s strengths, manage around his/her weaknesses”  What do we do? We do the exact opposite - focus on weaknesses and ignore our strengths! Bangalore, 16th May 2012
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  Johari Window ofSelf Awareness Known to Self Unknown to Self Known to Others Unknown to Others Bangalore, 16th May 2012
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  What are youdoing? Performance Ability Willingness Potential What you CAN DO! •Knowledge and Education •Skills •Experience •Degree of Proficiency What you are ABLE TO DO! •Learning Capacity •Aptitude •Intelligence •Research What you are WILLING TO DO! What you WANT TO DO! •Attitude •Career Goals •Beliefs •Interests and Motives •Values and Principles •Personality Bangalore, 16th May 2012
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  Do you knowyour potential? How to know your potential?  Stretch, Stretch, Stretch, Stretch , Stretch, Stretch  Stretch till you know you cannot stretch anymore, and then stretch again  Explore beyond the comfort zone, and that is where the true potential lies Bangalore, 16th May 2012
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  Self Discovery, thefirst step to Success Know Your Self. Know Your Potential. You are as powerful as you think you are. Spend time in silence. Shut Up for a while. Bangalore, 16th May 2012