UNDERSTANDING THE SELF

Module 6. THE PHYSICAL SELF

Asp. Jethro Reuel D. Del Socura

1st Year

Activity 1. “The Handsome ME”

1. In a clean sheet of bond paper, paste the picture of yourself in any way you
like. Be creative.
2. Describe yourself honestly focusing on your “physical self”. Write
something about the condition of your physical self.

My physical self is described as a mix of fat and slender. Also, I don't think
about whether I'm attractive or not; I simply accept what God has given me
and am glad of it. I don't generally go to the gym, which is why I'm not
particularly muscular. In terms of food, I normally eat whatever is served at
the table, but vegetables are my least favorite. I eat till I'm full, which is why I
already have a large stomach. In terms of height, I'm somewhere in the
middle, neither too tall nor too low. Finally, I have a variety of mannerisms
that you will notice when you meet me. These descriptions of my physical
self indicate that I am happy with who I am, but that if I need to change, I will
do so freely.

3. What part of your physical self do you appreciate or admire BEST? Why?

My face is important to me since it is a visual representation of myself. I'm

not particularly attractive, but my features reflect my personality. My smile,
in particular, because when I smile, my eyes smile as well. This sets the tone
for being cheerful. I'm grateful for the ability to express myself through my
facial expressions. My classmates tell me that my smile brightens their day.
When my female classmates, in particular, are in a bad mood, I will approach
them and grin. I'm always amazed at how simple things like smiling can
brighten someone's day.
 4. If there is anything in your physical self that you like LEAST, what is it and
why?

When I was in high school, I despised having so many pimples, so I forcefully

removed them. My actions resulted in the scars that may still be seen today.
I despised the fact that these scars aren't permanent, but getting them
removed is costly. If I had been more cautious in the past, I would not have
suffered from low self-esteem as a result of these pimple marks.

Activity 2a. Characterizing Myself

My characteristics or traits MOST My characteristics or traits MOST My characteristics or traits NOT

SIMILAR to those of my FATHER SIMILAR to those of my MOTHER SIMILAR to those of my father or
my mother
P
O
The structure of face Eyes
S
I Skin color
T
I Height The way I eat
V
E
Nose Religious

Religious Loving

Kind Devoted

Loyal
 Ambitious

N
E
G
A Mannerism like shaking my feet Mannerism like clicking of tongue Mannerism of sticking out my
T while sitting and raising my legs and pen tapping tongue
I up in the table
V
E

Activity 2b. Characterizing Myself

Analyze the chart by answering the following questions:

1. Are there more positive traits than negative traits written on your chart?

In my chart, there are more good traits than negative traits. I'm not sure if
mannerism is one of those negative attributes, but I put it there anyhow.

2. What type of traits have you written on the chart? Which traits are
observable and which are not?
 All of the characteristics I've listed are observable characteristics of mine.
When you meet me or live with me, these characteristics are readily
apparent.

3. Compare the traits written on the first two columns with those on the
third column. Are there more physical traits than non-physical traits that
have been recorded?

My parents are responsible for the majority of my characteristics. My skin

tone and the habit of sticking out my tongue are two things I didn't
inherit. These two are shaped by my own life path and encounters. My
skin was lighter back then, but because of my school's leadership
activities, I was exposed to the sun over time. My habit of putting out my
tongue, on the other hand, comes from my favorite basketball player,
Michael Jordan, who does the same thing. According to my chart, I
inherited most of my parents' non-physical characteristics, such as being
pious, nice to others, loving, devoted to the Lord, and faithful and
ambitious in my studies.

4. Are you happy for having those traits? Have you ever expressed your
gratitude to your parents for passing those traits to you?

I don't have a close relationship with either my father or my mother, but I

always convey my gratitude to them by saying "I love you." My mother
instilled in me the virtue of being content with what you have. So I'm
grateful for the worth of contentment to myself rather than the
attributes they passed on to me.
Activity 3 : Taking Care Of My Physical Self

1. What habits of yours contribute to a healthy living?

My first habit is always smiling. Smiling is a way to show others what a happy
today it is. Smiling can boost everyone's mood instantly. Because I have a
habit of smiling, I rarely encounter sadness in my life. Smiling can affect the
lives of those around you. When others experience difficulties in life, just
smile and it will change their mood. It’s just a small act of kindness but has a
bigger and deep impact on others. Exercise is my final habit. Exercising is a
good approach for me to develop my muscle strength and endurance,
especially because I have a lot of work to do at the seminary. It improves
your heart and lungs, causing endorphins to be released, giving you the
energy to accomplish more work. It reduces the risks of diseases such as
diabetes and a variety of others that result from an unhealthy lifestyle.

2. Are there things that you consider unhealthy but you cannot stop yourself
from doing? Give some examples.

Eating excessively is the one thing that for me is unhealthy but I kept doing.
Whenever there’s a lot of food, I have the notion to taste all of it. Then after
getting it all, I will just taste a little bit then sometimes when I don't like it it
will become a waste. Also, when I’m hungry even if the food is unhealthy, I
will eat a massive amount of it together with rice. Later in life, this will turn
into diseases and it will affect my life in the future. Another problem is a lack
of sleep. Teenagers are notorious for staying up late and sleeping late. This
will disrupt our biological clock and may cause you to become ill as a result
 of lowered immunity to disease brought on by a lack of sleep. These
symptoms will only show up when you get older and you will endure it for
the rest of your life.

3. What do you plan to do to become physically fit?

Physical fitness entails eating well, getting enough sleep, being cheerful, and
focusing on the positive aspects of life. Do at least 1 hour of daily activity,
which should include walking or running. More than one hour would be ideal,
but don't put your body under any unnecessary strain.To satiate hunger, eat
a variety of green vegetables such as broccoli, lady finger, cauliflower, and
beans, as well as proteins such as soya, egg whites, chicken breasts, and
tofu. Do not eat fatty or sweet foods. Sweets, in particular, add a lot of
weight to the body and are linked to hypertension, depression, diabetes, and
other diseases. Drink a lot of water and liquids, especially green tea. It
cleanses your body and aids digestion as well as weight loss. Keep your mind
in shape and don't let stress get the best of you. Even before you start
taking stress medication, talk to someone and get it off your chest. Smile a
lot, think positively, and keep calm and composed. Our body is our priority.