Prepared by: Macaranas, Carmona Jane C.

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How to develop Self Awareness? Adhering to good values Using self-help books Having a life coach

1. Self Assessment/ Self Evaluation - Is a process of looking at oneself in order to assess aspects that are important to ones Identity. - Is a way process in which you learn more about yourself. - Is a way in which self esteem/confidence can be enhanced. - First part of career management process

*Johari Window - Is a simple and useful tool for illustrating and improving self awareness, and mutual understanding between individuals within a group. - Named after the first names of its inventors Joseph Luft and Harry Ingham Consist of 4 quadrants: 1. Open area - known by the person ('the self') and known by the group ('others'). 2. Blind area - known about a person by others in the group, but is unknown by the person him/herself. 3. Hidden area - known to ourselves but kept hidden from, and therefore unknown, to others. 4. Unknown area - contains information, feelings, latent abilities, aptitudes, experiences etc, that are unknown to the person him/herself and unknown to others in the group.

2. Self Awareness -is having a clear perception of your personality, including strengths, weaknesses, thoughts, beliefs, motivation, and emotions. Being self aware is knowing: What you want in your life Your strengths and weaknesses What motivates you and makes you happy What you want to change about yourself or about your life Your philosophy in life Your achievements so far How you relate to others You need to improve as a person Your most important beliefs and values How you see yourself as a person