UNDERSTANDING THE SELF

Module 1 Worksheet

PRE-DIAGNOSTIC ACTIVITY: Agree or disagree?

_______ 1. According to the Johari Window Theory, the self can be understood using the
four quadrants: Open, Blind, Hidden, and Unknown.
_______ 2. The greatest challenge in discovering the self is in adulthood.
_______ 3. The title of the theory “Johari Window” comes from the names of its
proponents.

PRELIMINARY ACTIVITY: “WORDS THAT DESCRIBE ME”

Encircle the words that best describe you. Add another three (3) words that describe
you on the blanks provided.

Adaptive Self-Aware Tolerant Dependable Intelligent Fearless

Capable
Compassionate Hard Worker Respectful Calm Humble
with Hands

Energetic Eccentric Clever Creative Confident Thoughtful

Complex Realistic Cautious Balanced Cooperative Shy

Quiet Attentive Picky ____________ ____________ ____________

Answer this question:

Has it been easy for you to highlight the words that describe you? Or you find it difficult
and confusing at the same time? Why is that so? __________________________________________
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POST-ACTIVITY
Time to put into context what you’ve learned. Look for 3 trusted people. They can be
a family member, a friend, or a classmate. Write their names below then read the instructions
on the next page.

My Trusted People: _________________________________________________________

 MY JOHARI WINDOW
OPEN BLIND

HIDDEN UNKNOWN

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Select six (6) adjectives from the set of personality adjectives below. Write them in the
“HIDDEN” section of the window.
2. Look for three (3) trusted people who can give you five (5) descriptions using the
adjectives below. Make sure they do not see the adjectives you choose. Write their
answers on the “BLIND” section of the window.
3. Review the words written in both sections – Hidden and Blind. Transfer the similar words
that appear to the “OPEN” section.
4. Any words not written in any sections can be moved to the “UNKNOWN” section.

PERSONALITY ADJECTIVES

Quiet Attentive Picky Inventive Sincere Impartial

Assertive Cool Adventurous Friendly Religious Persuasive

Energetic Eccentric Clever Creative Confident Thoughtful

Compassionate Hard Worker Handyman Respectful Calm Humble

Detailed Helpful Formal Attractive Kind Charming

Romantic Loyal Considerate Humorous Polite Easygoing

Complex Realistic Cautious Balanced Cooperative Shy

Adaptive Aware Tolerant Dependable Intelligent Fearless

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Answer these questions:
1. What are the adjectives that surprise you in the BLIND spot?
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2. What are the HIDDEN adjectives that you want to show more with people?
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3. What are the UNKNOWN adjectives that you are excited to learn and acquire?
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EVALUATION AND ASSESSMENT

Write a 150-word essay which inform, describe, and explain the answer to the question.

What if the concept of Johari Window is applied in the life of all people?
What can be the possible outcome?

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INTROSPECTION
Three things that I have learned about myself from this module:
1. _____________________________________________________________
2. _____________________________________________________________
3. _____________________________________________________________

NAME: ___________________________________________________________________________________
DEGREE PROGRAM: ______________________________________________________________________