The document discusses various aspects of self-awareness including self-concept, self-identity, self-image, self-perception, and the development of self-awareness from childhood. It describes different levels of self including the factual self defined by physical attributes, the emotional self ruled by emotions, and the spiritual self as one's true identity. The document advocates focusing on strengths over weaknesses and exploring one's potential through stretching beyond comfort zones to better understand one's full abilities.

1. GIRISH A CHANDRA
DIRECTOR, REFLEXIONS
Bangalore, 16th May 2012

2. Self Awareness
an internal model 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
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3. 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
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4. SELF Awareness
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5. 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”,
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6. S
E
L
F
Factual Self
 Many
a time 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
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7. S
(Neuro)Logical Levels of Self
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
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8. 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
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9. S
Emotional Self
 How

E
are my 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)?
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10. 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”!
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11. Spiritual Self
S
E
L
F
 Why
am I 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
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12. The Iceberg of Self Awareness
Observable
Appearance,
language,
habits, customs,
behavior, skills, talents
Unobservable
Beliefs, Values, Attitudes
Self Image, Personality Style
Assumptions, Learning Styles
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13. 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?
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14. Strengths Vs Weakness

Experts across 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!
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15. Johari Window of Self Awareness
Known to Self
Unknown to Self
Known to
Others
Unknown
to Others
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16. What are you doing?
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
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17. Do you know your 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
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18. Self Discovery, the first 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.
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