Unit 1: Lesson 1.

9 The Self from Various Perspectives | The Real Self and Ideal Self

Activity Sheet 17
Name: Nadin D. Malinao Date : April 5, 2023
Year and Course: BSEM-1 Score: ________________
Time and Section : UTS-B1 (MTh) 9:00-10:30 AM

Spot the Discrepancy

COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 COLUMN 3
IDEAL SELF REAL SELF
From Column 1, examine each item From Column 2, examine your answers
carefully and identify which of those are again and identify which of those physical
your IDEAL SELF in terms of descriptions are your REAL SELF or
physical aspect. Do not limit your almost close to who you are as a person.
answers from what is specified in List down at least 3.
column 1. List down at least 10.
Below is a sample list of Physical
Aspects. You may also add other
descriptions if not listed. 1. white complexion 1. physically fit
1. Physically Fit 2. braided hair 2. brown complexion
2. White Complexion 3. green eyes 3. straight hair
3. Brown Complexion 4. tall height 4. brown eyes
4. Straight Hair 5. slim body 5. pointed nose
5. Curly/Braided Hair 6. pink lips
6. Dark Complexion 7. blushy cheeks
7. Tall height 8. heart-shaped face
8. Brown Eyes 9. nice smile
9. Blue eyes 10. naturally light blonde
10. Longnose
Others
11. ___________________
Below is a sample positive list of traits From Column 1, examine each item From Column 2, examine your
and qualities. You may also add other carefully and identify which of answers again and identify which of
descriptions if not listed. those is your IDEAL SELF aside those other traits and qualities are
1. Thoughtful from the physical aspect. Do not your REAL SELF or almost close to
2. Caring limit your answers to what is who you are as a person. List down at
3. Friendly specified in column 1. List down at least 3 and feel free to write your
4. Generous least 10. negative qualities.
5. Industrious 1. good mathematical ability
6. Good at music 2. good in sports
7. Good mathematical ability 3. good at dancing 1. friendly
8. Good in sports (pls specify) 4. smart 2. caring
9. Good at dancing 5. well disciplined 3. generous
10. Good in writing and grammar. 6. good at communicating 4. good at music
Others __________ 7. good personality 5. industrious
8. assertive 6. good sense of humor
9. always positive 7. Procrastinator
10. confident 8. Shy
1. Have you seen any discrepancy between your ideal self from your real self? If yes, what will you do to achieve your
ideal self? If not, what else would you like to work out to achieve your ideal self? Answer this briefly.

Honestly, I think we all experience some degree of discrepancy between our ideal self and our real self. It's
natural to have high aspirations for whom we want to be, but the reality is that life doesn't always play out the way we
want it to. Personally, I know that my ideal self would be more disciplined, assertive, and confident. However, my real
self struggles with procrastination and shyness in social situations. It can be frustrating to see the gap between where I
am and where I want to be, but it's important not to beat myself up over it. Instead, I try to focus on taking small steps
towards becoming a better version of myself every day.