Self awareness

SELF AWARENESS

1. SELF AWARENESS Dr.Muttu Vemula Department of Education Mizoram University

2. What is Self Awareness ? • “Self-awareness” refers to the capacity to become the object of one’s own attention . • It becomes a reflective observer, processing self-information.

3. Why become self aware? • To improve performance. • To develop intrapersonal skills – To manage yourself by setting appropriate goals , choose appropriate careers, manage stress – To accept your tendencies of behaving, t hinking & feeling because 30% of personality is genetic To develop interpersonal skills – Understand differences between you and others – Understand why others react to you the way they do

4. What is emotional intelligence Emotional intelligence in general is the ability to recognize emotions not only inside yourself, but also inside others. There are generally speaking four loosely defined fields of study: Understanding and noticing your own emotions is called  self-awareness . Being able to control your own emotions is called  self-control . Understanding the emotions of others is  called empathy . And being able to influence the emotions of others is called  social skills .

5. “ Who is a self aware person”? A self aware person is one who: • Is aware of one’s strength and limitations : one knows what he can do well and what he is not good at. • Has a clear idea of one’s priorities : one knows what is important for him and does not waste his time going after things he doesn’t believe in. • Is aware of differences in attitudes , values and beliefs are the primary causes of conflicts .

6. Dimensions of Self-awareness Self-realization: Self-knowledge or self-exploration: Self-motivation: Self-esteem: Self-image: Self-control: Attitude: Example:

7. Self-realization: Self-realization is when one realizes oneself and the requirement of their existence in the world.

8. Self-knowledge or :self-exploration 1.Physical Self Knowledge 2.Social Self Knowledge 3.Inner Self knowledge

9. Self Motivation

10. What Is Self-Esteem? In  psychology , the term self-esteem is used to describe a person's overall sense of self-worth or personal value . In other words, how much you appreciate and like yourself. It involves a variety of beliefs about yourself, such as the appraisal of your own appearance, beliefs, emotions, and behaviors. Why Self-Esteem Is Important Self-esteem can play a significant role in your motivation and success throughout your life. Low self-esteem may hold you back from succeeding at school or work Place because you don't believe yourself to be capable of success.

11. Factors That Influence Self-Esteem I nner thinking, A ge, I llnesses, D isabilities P hysical limitations, and your job can affect your self-esteem.  consistently receive overly critical or negative assessments from family and friends, for example, will likely experience low self-esteem .

12. Signs of Healthy Self-Esteem Avoid dwelling on past, negative experiences Express your needs Feel confident Have a positive outlook on life Say "no" when you want to See overall strengths and weaknesses and accept them

13. BENEFITS OF HEALTHY SELF-ESTEEM When you value yourself and have good self-esteem, you feel secure and worthwhile. With healthy self-esteem you're: Assertive in expressing your needs and opinions Confident in your ability to make decisions Able to form secure and honest relationships Realistic in your expectations More resilient and better able to weather stress and setbacks It's about learning to like and respect yourself — faults and all.

14. SIGNS OF LOW SELF-ESTEEM One may need to work on how you perceive yourself if you tend to experience these common problems caused by low self-esteem: You believe that others are better than you You find it difficult expressing your needs You focus on your weaknesses You frequently experience feelings such as shame, depression, or anxiety You have a negative outlook on life You have an intense fear of failure You have trouble accepting positive feedback You have trouble saying " no " You put other people's needs before your own You struggle with confidence

15. What is the Meaning of Self-Image? As you might imagine, self-image is related to what you see when you look in a mirror—however, it goes much deeper than that. Self-image refers to how we see ourselves on a more global level, both internally and externally. Random House Dictionary  defines self-image as “the idea, conception, or mental image one has of oneself.”

16. A positive  self - image  is having a good view of yourself; for  example : Seeing yourself as an attractive and desirable person. Having an   image  of yourself as a smart and intelligent person. Seeing a happy, healthy person when you look in the mirror. Self-image may consist of four types: Self - image  resulting from how an individual sees oneself. Self - image  resulting from how others see the individual. Self - image  resulting from how the individual perceives others see them. Self - image  resulting from how the individual perceives the individual sees oneself.

17. Self-Control Self-control—or the ability to manage one's impulses, emotions, and behaviors to achieve long-term  goals —is what separates humans from the rest of the animal kingdom. Self-control is primarily rooted in the prefrontal cortex—the planning, problem-solving, and  decision making  center of the brain—which is significantly larger in humans than in other mammals.

18. Strategies for Developing Self-Control 1.Goal Setting the  SMART  criteria : Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Time-based. Self–2.Monitor 3.  Motivation 4. Confidence 5. Willpower 6.Avoid Temptation 7.The "Why" and "How" Mindsets

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