Self-Development - a process of discovering you should know how your thoughts, feelings,

oneself and actions in managing personal agency should

be handled
Know Thyself -an old maxim or-aphorism Thoughts are impression activated by a
which in time has been used in varied stimulus in your mind that is evident from the
literature and consequently gained different environment that you are in. This conscious thought
meanings
occupies emotions that give life to thoughts, and it
“An unexamined life is not worth living”, Socrates. expressed through feelings. Behaviors are bodily
reaction made based on our feelings that result to
Self-Concept actions.

-abstract and general idea about

him/herself particularly toward his/her cognitive empathy,” a phenomenon where a
unique personality and his/her own person pays high regards to perspective of others
perception about his/her set of values, and feeling concerned towards people in the
point of views and behavior. society.
Infancy- 0- 18 months
Rene Descartes, the Father of Modern - Trust or mistrust
Philosophy, - HOPE
Sincero named three aspects such as: Self- Toddler- 18 months- 3 yrs old
concept is learned, - Autonomy vs shame/doubt
Self-concept is organized, - WILL
Self-concept is dynamic Pre school- 3-5 yrs old
- Initiative vs guilt
three components of personality within us: - Idolizing people
the - PURPOSE
Id- satisfy man's desire without thinking much of School Age- 5-13 yrs old
the situation(infants) - Industry/superiority vs interiority
Ego - provide a man some guidelines on how to - COMPETENCY
behave accordingly while he fulfilled his pleasure. ( Adolescence- 13-21
3 yrs old) - Identity vs confusion
Superego- holds our moral judgments or concept - FIDELITY
of right and wrong that are believed to be acquired Young adulthood- 21-39
from the family and the environment. - Intimacy vs isolation
- LOVE
Self-awareness is an understanding of oneself as Middle adulthood- 39-65
unique from others. -
-CARE
Self-Esteem- your evaluation of your own worth
Older adulthood- beyond 65
Self-Efficacy - your belief in your ability to - Integrity vs despair
succeed and perform well in various areas of life - WISDOM
Adolescence is the period of
- your desire to influence something specific development that begins at puberty and ends at
Self and Identity emerging adulthood. was derived via French from
Latin adolescent, which means ‘coming to
Dan McAdam, a psychologist, reiterated that maturity’. Other derivation of the word the same
origin is adolescere, from ad- ‘to’ + alescere ‘grow,
even there are many ways on how we reflect to
improve ourselves, it brings us back to these three (3) grow up’, from alere ‘nourish’.
categories: Adolescence is the transition period between
1. Self as Social Actor- portraying different childhood and early adulthood– the most rapid
roles and behaving for every type/set of stage of human development.
people in front of us 3 stage of adolescence
2. Self as Motivated Agent- do things Early, Middle, Late
based on their own dreams, desires, and
planned goals for the future. developmental as relating to the process of
3. Self as Autobiographical Author- about growing or changing into a more advance, larger
how oneself is developed from his/her and stronger form, while challenges is defined as
past, up to the present, and what something that needs great mental or physical
he/she will become in the future. effort in order to be done successfully and
therefore tests a person's ability.
 Challenges of adolescence The people whom you considered significant in life
 Biological Challenges-- are also called agents of socialization
Early adolescence- Developmental changes and
the onset of puberty as indicated by growth 8 Common Responsibilities of Adolescents
spurt
Middle Adolescence- Development of body shape 1. Show respect to elders.
-Physical changes from puberty 2. Take care of the younger ones.
continue 3. Study well.
Late Adolescence- Transition as the young 4. Avoid engaging to bad vices.
person consolidates his identity and comes to 5. Establish a good identity.
grips with his future.
6. Earn the trust of the people around.
 Psychological
7. Distinguish good company from bad
Early- Concrete thinking, but early moral concepts
influence.
-Development of sexual identity 8. Know yourself better
-Possible of sexual preferences; peer
interest Ways to Become Capable and
• Middle - The concrete thinking, but early moral Responsible Person in Preparation for
concepts; progression of sexual identity
Adult Life
development
-The awakening of heterosexuality Know your priority
Late- Complex abstract thinking; identification of Have focus
difference between law and morality
 Be decisive
-Feeling himself/herself a completer and more
separate person  Work diligently
-Development of personal identity  Don’t count at all
 Social Challenges  Stay humble
 Love your duty
Early- Start of strong peer identification
 Dedicate time
- group activities are primarily with members of
stress—a condition characterized by
his own sex.
symptoms of physical or emotional tension. Stress
Middle- first tentative interest and approach
can be positive( eustress) or negative (distress)
towards the opposite sex usually takes place.
- awakening of heterosexuality that often disrupts Demanding or threatening events are often referred as
previous peer groupings and intimate friendships stressors.
• Late- intimate relationships with RECOGNIZE SIGNS OF STRESS
others whose
beliefs, ideals, and motives he can see  Irritability and anger
and respect as clearly as he does his own.  Changes in behavior
-Development of vocational capability and financial  Trouble sleeping
independence’  Neglecting responsibilities
 Eating changes
 Behavioral Challenges  Getting sick more often.
Early- Hbehavior may temporarily show a WAYS TO COPE WITH STRESS
disorganized, erratic quality along with a decreased
willingness to accommodate the expectations of his  Keep a positive attitude.
parents and others  Be assertive instead of aggressive
-mood swings and periodic bouts  Exercise regularly.
of feeling ill-treated and unloved.  Eat healthy, well-balanced meals.
Middle- rebellion starts  Learn to manage your time more effectively
- irritability, wide mood swings, and rapidly changing  Make time for hobbies, interests, and
feelings. relaxation.
Late- selective and discriminating in his relationships  Get enough rest and sleep.
 Don't rely on alcohol, drugs, or compulsive
Influential people in Life( agents of socialization) behaviors to reduce stress
 Community leaders- community  Seek out social support
development/involvement  Seek treatment with a psychologist or other
 Teachers- in school mental health professional
 Peers- influence in you Mental Health
 Siblings-
 Parents- given you the knowledge of self-care - a condition of being sound mentally and
emotionally that is characterized by the absence of
 mental illness and by adequate adjustment 9. Develop fatigue
especially as reflected in feeling comfortable about 10. Irritability
oneself. 11. Withdrawal from people
Mental Health Indicators
12. Changes in sleeping and eating habit
Emotional well-being
Psychological well-being
Social well-being What are some signs that a teen or adolescent is
suffering from stress?
11 TIPS FOR MENTAL AND HEALTH WELL-
BEING • Increased complaints of headache,
1. Get enough sleep and rest.
stomachache, muscle pain
2. Take time out for things you enjoy
• Crying most of the time
3. Be active and eat well
4. Nurture relationships and connect with • Withdrawal from people and activities
others • Increased anger or irritability
5. Learn to manage stress • Feelings of hopelessness
6. Get involved and join in. • Chronic anxiety and nervousness
7. Build your confidence • Changes in sleeping and eating habits
8. Be comfortable in your own skin.
• Lack concentration
9. Set realistic goals and deal with tasks one
at a time • Experimentation with drugs or alcohol
10. Reach out for help when you need it • Hangouts with friends

Good stress is the type of stress you feel when you

Stress can be overcome through:
are excited
Bad stress happens when you feel stressors that • Looking for someone to talk with like
burden you and put you over a seemingly hopeless friends, family and relatives and share
situation which hinders your problem-solving capability
your problems with them.
• Think positive that you can handle your
Some good effects of positive stress:
stress.
1. motivate individual to pursue his goal • Take time to relax by exercising and
2. create a positive effect in every human having a workout.
endeavor • Do things that are important one at a time.
3. boost someone’s morale • Get proper sleep.
4. benefit good health / create good • Train your mind by thinking that all things
immune system will get well.
5. increases performance • Face your fears.
6. become more responsible • Work on your worst scenario and expect
7. handle things lightly that something good will happen.
8. enhance memory • Focus on what you can control and let go
things that are incontrollable.
9. drive to surpass the previous
achievement
• Lower down your standard as long as it
will not ruin your plans/ambitions.
10. improve decisions
• Have a break and engage in enjoyable
11. help someone to grow more with a
activities.
pleasant attitude
• Accept yourself as you are because you
12. have a positive view for the future
are peculiar.
• Identify your unique strengths and focus
Some of the bad effects of negative stress: much on them.
“Coping refers to mental and behavioral efforts that
1. Depression we use to deal with problems relating to stress,
2. Aggressive behavior including its presumed cause and the unpleasant
3. Suicidal tendency feelings and emotions it produces.
4. Involvement in fighting Approaches in Coping with Stress
5. Involvement in gambling  Avoidance Approach
 Acceptance-Action Approach
6. Taking alcohol and drugs
7. Early marriage Ways on how to Cope with Stress to Maintain a
8. Peer pressure Healthy Well-Being:
 information also in initiating a response from the
processed information in the brain.
1. Physically:
The Frontal Lobe is situated at the front part of the
brain which controls memory, emotion, stress
A. Simple exercise- response, speech, decision making, and planning.
B. Eat Nutritious Food and Healthy foods: The Parietal lobe is situated near the back of the
C. Drink a Lot of water frontal lobe which regulates sensory perception.
Temporal Lobe is located at the side of the head
D. Take a Bath Daily.
which regulates memory, hearing, and comprehension
E. Proper Hygiene-
Occipital Lobe is situated at the back of the head
F. Take a Nap whenever you get tired of which regulates sight.
doing any work or activities
G. Sleep at least 8 hours-. Emotion is a subjective state of mind
H. Find, Look, or Imagine triggered by a certain stimuli or events
I. Engage in sports like which occur in the environment. It is a
reaction to a certain event that happens.
2. Emotionally/Socially: -can be observed through body language
and facial expressions
Basic Emotions
A. Listen to Music
B. hobbies 1. Joy-
C. Watch funny videos
2. Sadness
D. Make a journal/blog
E. Release your emotions –
3. Anger-
F. Have a positive talk to yourself 4. Trust-
G. Learn to forgive- 5. Fear
H. Accept mistakes and learn from them 6. Disgust-
I. Find a Support group- 7. Surprise-
J. Talk to professionals like doctors or
counselors
8. Anticipation-
3. Mentally and Spiritually: five essential elements of emotional intelligence
A. Read books/Novels/Comics,
B. Think Positive Self- awareness- knowing what one is feeling at any
C. Manage your Time-Plan given time and understanding the impact those moods
have on others
D. Pray to God
E. Be thankful Self- regulation- controlling or redirecting one’s
F. Learn to say No emotions; anticipating consequences before acting on
G. Know your Value impulse
4. Things to be avoided when you are
stressed: Motivation-utilizing emotional factors to achieve goals,
enjoy the learning process and persevere in the face of
1. Tobacco/cigarette
obstacles.
2. Alcoholic beverage Empathy- sensing the emotions of others
3. Illegal drugs
4. Too much coffee and soft drinks Social skills- managing relationships, inspiring others
5. Negative thoughts and inducing desired responses from them.
The

brainstem is located at the lower part of the brain,

which leads to the spinal cord
The Cerebral Cortex in the outermost layer of the
cerebrum is responsible for receiving and processing