Metacognitive Reading Report # 1

Trainee: Agustin, Seth Jarl G. Date:

03/02/2020
Understanding the Self
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Physical Self
Topic/Lesson
1. What did you learn?
When we say physical self, it is the self that is dealt physiologically or basically
our body. We can say that the physical self is affected by biological and
environmental factors. Biologically for the reason that the physical features we are
born with cannot be undone and is permanent. We are born with physical features
inherited from our parents. Along with the transmission of traits and characteristics
coming from our parents, we also carry a unique set of chromosomes and that every
individual in the world has different sets of chromosomes as well. Beyond
chromosomes are DNA or Deoxyribonucleic Acid which holds the genetic code of our
body and signifies our trait and characteristics. The traits and characteristics that we
inherit from our parents that becomes what our body as we develop is part of what is
called heredity.
In addition, there are external factor that can affect the physical self, and that is
through environmental factors such as your family, the social group you are in, and
cultural practices as well. Starting from the family, you first learn how to maintain
your personal hygiene through them, and this will determine the development of
your physical self as you grow. Furthermore, as you grow older, you get more
exposed to different environments from different social groups and this also will
affect your physical self. One example is being conscious about your physical
appearance. Some will be conscious about getting fat while some will also be
conscious about their face having pimples. This feeling of insecurity and self-
conscious may lead to a change in one’s physical self in order to feel acceptance and
be part of a social norm. However, the most important thing is about maintain one’s
physical health as it is also directly related to one’s physical health. We can maintain
a healthy body by eating nutritious foods, practicing a healthy lifestyle, practicing
proper hygiene, and by being confident in yourself.

2. Personal Insights
The physical self, in my own understanding, can be defined as the physical body
were in our consciousness resides in. It is like an external shell or a vessel of our soul
that is used to explore and experience the physical world. In exchange for venturing
the world, the body should be maintained in an ideal condition, and that can be done
by nourishing the body with healthy foods, keeping the body clean and hygienic, and
engaging to physical fitness. The world may only view the body’s outward
appearance, but the most important thing is maintaining a healthy and fit body. We
should take care of our vessel in order to venture the world longer and happier.

3. What are the Questions you would like to ask?

- Can I gain my peer’s approval without them influencing my physical self?
- How do I change my physical self for the better good without my social group
being bothered by it?
- What are the other factors that can affect my physical self?
- How can I improve my physical self effectively?