This document discusses self-awareness and the Johari window model of self-disclosure. It explains that self-awareness allows humans to think about their own thoughts and feelings, and promotes personal growth. The Johari window model represents four panes that describe what a person knows about themselves, what others know, and the areas that are unknown. As relationships develop through open communication and feedback, the open pane grows while the hidden and blind panes shrink. Self-disclosure plays a key role in developing strong, trusting relationships by revealing private information between individuals.
2. Product of
◦ What you are.
◦ What society expects you to be.
◦ What experiences you have and how you deal with them.
3. Write Down on Paper and answers the question ‘who am I?
Think about the mood you are now in, can you Identify it?
What are you feeling?
How would you describe your present mental state?
Think for a minute about how your mind is working? Is it
quick and alter?
4. According to Stephen R. Covey (1994) your ability to do what
you just did is uniquely “HUMAN”. Animals do not possess
this ability.
We call it “SELF-AWARENESS” or the ability to think about
your own thought process.
Self-awareness promotes personal growth, which in turn
enhances overall functioning (including work performance).
5. Self-consciousness – the process of knowing oneself.
Self monitoring - what do you present and why.
Presenting your true self - makes one vulnerable, so we prefer
to act according to social expectations, wear masks and
remain mysterious.
◦ Assumption of maturity and sensitivity.
◦ Of course, sometimes even we do not know our true selves
(self-consciousness).
6. The most useful model to describe the process of human
interaction, more specifically of giving and receiving feedback
(Luft and Ingham, 1955)
Model shows communication windows through which
feedback is given and received
Through feedback and disclosure, you can reveal more about
yourself to others and learn more about yourself from others
stated by (Stephen R. Covey, 1994)
7. Model considers that there is information
◦ You and others know
◦ Only you know about yourself
◦ Only others know about you
◦ Nobody knows
Your willingness or unwillingness to engage is self-disclosure,
and listen to feedback has a lot to do with your understanding
of yourself as well as others’ understanding of you.
9. Represents the area and contains information that both you
and others know.
Information that you don’t mind admitting.
Gets bigger over time as relationships mature.
10. Information about yourself that others know but you are not
yet aware.
Others may see you differently than you see yourself.
Effective relations strive to reduce this area.
11. Information that you know and others do not about you.
Private feelings, needs, and past experiences that you prefer
to keep to yourself.
If this area is too large, you can be perceived as lacking
authenticity-Society considers you mysterious.
12. Information that is unknown to you and to others. (or may be
you don’t want know)
Areas of unrecognized talent, intentions, or early childhood
memories that influence your behavior.
Always present, never disappears.
Open communication can expose some of this area.
13. The four panes are interrelated.
Changes to one pane impact the size of the others.
As relationships develop, the open area should grow.
16. The process of letting another person know what you think,
feel, or want.
Revealing private, personal information that can not be
acquired from somewhere else.
Self-disclosure can be an excellent way to repair
damaged relationships.
Lack of self disclosure weakens the communication process.
Self-disclosure can lead to more open and supportive
environments.
17. Your feeling about:
Being a member of a minority group
Job security/insecurity
Policies and Procedures
18.
19. Increased accuracy in communication
Reduction of stress
Increased self-awareness
Stronger relationships
20. People can not read minds, however, if a person is disclosed
openly they may be able to read.
Keeping the guess work out of the process and speak openly.
Reporting both facts and feelings improves accuracy.
21. Emphasis on privacy and concealment of feelings creates stress.
Sharing inner thoughts and feelings usually reduces stress.
Stress symptoms can include but not limited to.
◦ High blood pressure – perspiration
◦ Rapid breathing
22. Self awareness increases as you receive feedback from others.
Self awareness is the foundation self-development is built on.
23. When two people engage in an open dialogue, they often
develop a high regard for each other’s views.
Enhances awareness of common interests and concerns that
leads to stronger relationship.
24. Several barriers prevent self-disclosure such as:
Lack of trust
Trust is a central concept of social exchange theory because it
influence the information disclosure between you and others.
Concern for Privacy
Another factor is a person’s general concern about privacy- as
the person’s concern for privacy increases they hide and
provide incomplete information (Steel, J.L, 1991)
25. Becoming a more open person is not difficult if you
practice
◦ Take small steps
◦ Begin with telling someone how you honestly feel
◦ Move toward more challenging encounter
With practice you will
◦ Feel more comfortable
◦ Find self-disclosure rewarding
◦ Find others begin to open up and share more thoughts,
ideas, and feelings with you
Everyone Wins!
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