Unpacking

the Self
Jesiel F. Bautista
Self Introduction
 Self Introduction
LET ME INTRODUCE MYSELF

My name is Jesiel Fullos Bautista; my friends call me "Jes," and my grandfather has called me
"Venus" since I was a child because he believes I have a bright future. I was born on November
14, 2002, and I am 19 years old. I am the third of four children. Currently, I am a student at the
University of the City of Manila. I'm enrolled in a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education
program. As a future teacher, I aspire to be a role model for my students and to influence them in
the same way that my professors have inspired me to be a good person. I will devote the rest of
my life to inspiring my pupils and helping them become better and more high - achievers. I am
the type of person who enjoys singing, composing music, and writing novels. I also enjoy
painting, doodling, and sketching man-made landscapes. In a short, I am a huge fan of the arts.
 Self Introduction
SELF-CONCEPT DIAGRAM

I’m a kind-hearted person I am a believer

Family
Oriented

Accepting Failures I love to paint I am hardworking

student
Future Educator I love to sing
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itiv
son

Introvert
person
Po s
per

19 years old I love to write

Willing
to try SELF Trusworthy person
new things
The Physical Self
 Physical Self
to s tos
ho ph o
o o dp e nt
ldh les c When I was younger, I hone
stly didn't notice much was
Chi Ado changing about me except my ha
ir length, which continues to
grow. People in my environment
are generally the first to notice
my changes. My mother, in partic
ular. I recall when I was in
third grade, we all knew how mu
ch we loved to play when we
were that age. Then I observed
that whenever I sweat, I get a
whiff of something 'maasim,' wh
ich I can detect in my armpit as
well. I thought I was ill at the
time, so I notified my mother,
who assured me that everything w
as normal. So my mum taught
me how to use deodorant and ho
w to maintain good hygiene.
The school checked our height an
d weight every three months to
see if they were normal. I also be
came aware that I was growing
in stature. Until I was in sixth gr
ade. I used to have a monthly
period, often known as menstruat
ion. It was unexpected to me
that day because it was the first
time I had felt abdominal pain.
Although I'm aware that all wom
en will have it because it was
taught to us in T.H.E, I don't
expect to feel pain. Hair is
sprouting around my genitals and
underarms as well.
 Physical Self

I w as so sk in ny w he n I was a child, I was

Because
du bb ed to as a "p at pa tin ." I felt as if the wind
sometimes
ca rry m e aw ay . Th e la st time I measured my
was going to
ei gh t wa s in 20 20 . M y we ight was 44 pounds
height and w
w as 5' 4 ta ll. B ec au se I'm underweight, my
and my height
re ac h no rm al un til I w as in senior high. My
BMI didn't even
ss be ca us e of th at. W he n there was a
self-esteem is lo
re pe op le ar ou nd m e w ho noticed that I
pandemic, there we
t. O f co ur se I di dn 't be lie ve that, until
was gaining weigh
r 20 21 , W he n I ch ec ke d my weight, I didn't
Novembe
e re su lt be ca us e I ga in 56 lb s. I also became 5'5 in
believe th
I try to co nv er t m y he ig ht and weight then the
my height.
BM I is no rm al . I am ha pp y and I feel like my
results of m y
ea se s. A nd I'm pr ou dl y say that this picture
self-esteem in cr
is me.
Physical Self

I presented myself to them as a strong and happy

person. I role myself as a listener, whenever they
have problems, I will always be here to listen. I
give them advice. I am like a wall to our
friendship, 'solid', that you can always lean on.
Honestly, I have a lot of friends but as I grow, I
realized that I don't need a lot of friends kasi may
mga taong kaibigan ka lang kapag nakakasama
mo, tapos kapag nakakasalubong mo, parang
stranger ang turing sayo. I am happy that even
though there are only four of us, we consider each
other as brothers and sisters. I will treasure this
friendship for the rest of my life.
The Sexual Self
 Sexual Identity
BECAUSE I WAS BORN A FEMALE, APPEAR LIKE A
FEMALE, AND ACT LIKE A FEMALE, I DESCRIBE MY
SEXUAL IDENTITY AS FEMALE. A GUY IS TALL,
MUSCULAR, AND HAS SHORT HAIR, WHEREAS A
FEMALE HAS A CURVACEOUS BODY, LONG HAIR,
AND A GENTLE FACE. FEMALE CHARACTERISTICS
INCLUDE AFFECTION, NURTURING, BEAUTY,
DELICACY, AND DEPENDENCE, WHEREAS MALE
CHARACTERISTICS INCLUDE STRENGTH AND
INDEPENDENCE. MY BEHAVIOR WAS ALWAYS
CONSISTENT ON THE FEMININE SIDE. OVER THE
YEARS I HAVE LEARNED MORE ABOUT GENDER
EXPRESSION AND GENDER IDENTITY AS I GAINED
FRIENDS. I AM ATTRACTED TO A MAN. WHEN I WAS
YOUNG A LIKE TO PLAY CHINESE GARTER, PAPER
DOLLS, BARBIE DOLLS.
 Ideal Partner
I AGREE THAT NO ONE IS PERFECT, BUT IT'S NOT
IMPROPER TO FANTASIZE ABOUT THE IDEAL LIFE
PARTNER. MY IDEAL PARTNER WOULD BE SOMEONE
WHO IS ALSO MY BEST AND CLOSEST FRIEND. SOMEONE
WHO I FEEL COMFORTABLE AROUND AND CAN BE
MYSELF. FIRST AND FOREMOST, ALLOW ME TO GIVE A
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF MY PERFECT LIFE PARTNER'S
APPEARANCE. THE PERSONALITY, NOT THE BEAUTY, IS
WHAT CAPTURES THE HEART. I AM SOMEONE WHO
VALUES PERSONALITY, BUT ALLOW ME TO INTRODUCE
MY IDEAL PARTNER IN TERMS OF PHYSICAL LOOKS.
YEAH! I PREFER A MAN WITH SWEET-LOOKING EYES,
TAN COMPLEXION, BROAD SHOULDERS, THICK
EYEBROWS, LONG EYELASHES, AND DELICATE LIPS. I
HONESTLY HAVE 6 MONTHS BOYFRIEND, AND HE IS
ACTUALLY MY IDEAL PARTNER. HE IS KIND, LOYAL,
HONEST, SMART, UNDERSTANDING, PATIENT, SWEET,
CARING, TRUSTWORTHY, AND CONSIDERATE. WHAT I
LOVE HIM THE MOST IS, HE LOVES HIS FAMILY.
View on Premarital
sex
SEXUAL ACTIVITY PRIOR TO MARRIAGE SHOULD
NOT BE TOLERATED, AND ABSTINENCE SHOULD
BE ADVOCATED MORE. PREMARITAL SEX IS
ILLEGAL UNDER CIVIL LAW, CHURCH/DIVINE
LAW, AND THE BELIEFS WE ACQUIRED. SEX IS
SUPPOSED TO BE USED FOR REPRODUCTION AND
LOVE, NOT FOR PLEASURE AND LUST,
ACCORDING TO GOD. SEX IS A CONDUCT THAT
CONTRADICTS OUR FAITH AND IDEALS. THE
BIBLE SERVES AS A GUIDE TO WHAT IS RIGHT
AND WRONG IN OUR LIVES. PREMARITAL SEX IS
A SIN NOT JUST AGAINST GOD, BUT ALSO
AGAINST YOUR OWN BODY. OUR BODIES ARE
SACROSANCT AND PRISTINE; NEVERTHELESS,
ONCE WE ENGAGE IN SEXUAL ACTIVITY, WE
LOSE OUR PURITY AND WHOLESOMENESS.
The material /
economic Self
 The Material / Economic Self
A. Material object that is part of my identity
I used to stare at myself in the side of the bright chrome toaster on the table when I was a little girl, mesmerized by the expressions that
passed my face, sometimes exaggerating them and imitating the grownups around me. Looking in the mirror gave me a sense of
wonder and interest, and it helped me comprehend and express my emotions. I was able to see how I was feeling and how I looked
while experiencing it. This appeared to calm me down and was reassuring in some ways. As I got a bit older, I began to use the mirror
to monitor my look and analyze it based on cultural ideals of beauty, discovering many defects and flaws, as most of us do. I'd peek
into my own eyes every now and then, simply to see who I was.
I realized I'd been cultivating an image of myself that I thought would be pleasing to other people, and in the process, I'd lost touch
with how I felt on the inside when I caught a glimpse of my face in the mirror one day and was shocked by how sad and distressed I
looked. I learned to approach myself in a way that felt natural, accepting, and compassionate over time, and as a result, I became less
self-conscious about my appearance. I started using the mirror to deal with daily worries and diversions. Instead of looking for people,
places, or things outside of myself to distract me from bad emotions or self-criticism, I turned to the mirror and grounded myself by
simply staring into my own eyes with compassion. I discovered that looking in the mirror helped me work through my feelings as well.
I can not see what I couldn't see in the mirror because I was within my own thoughts. I saw myself in ways that were often too open
and raw to discuss with others. Instead of relying on others' affirmations or acceptance from whatever I was currently categorizing as
"success," I just acknowledged myself with love and care when I looked in the mirror. Simply by being, I was deserving of love and
compassion.
 The Material / Economic Self
B. Financial stability and my financial goals

Financial stability, in my opinion, gives you confidence in your financial status. You don't have to be concerned about paying your payments
because you know you'll be able to do so. You are debt-free, have money set aside for future aspirations, and have enough money set aside to
meet unexpected expenses. Based on the current economic situation and the reality that social security and government retirements are no
longer guaranteed, I recognize the need of setting objectives and planning for my financial stability now. Like most people, I want to feel
comfortable in my finances, have my own acceptable living space, a good automobile, medical insurance, and the freedom to use my free
time how I choose. Within the next five years, I intend to find work in the field of education. I am aware of the high demand for individuals in
the education industry, particularly teachers, and I believe I will be able to put my skills and character to good use in this setting. It's difficult
to predict where you'll be financially in a few years. There's always what you plan, and then there's what happens unexpectedly that you'd
prefer not have. You can always set goals and objectives in the hopes that things will turn out well and that you will achieve something near to
your expectations. I'm eighteen years old right now. I'm working on getting all of my financial affairs in order so that I may be self-sufficient
and rely on myself for what I need, without being responsible for what I do. I believe I have enough fundamental knowledge to keep myself
stable. Granted, I'm sure I'll fall a few times and make a few mistakes along the way, but I've been taught that if you keep working at it long
enough, you'll ultimately get it perfect. I understand that in order to achieve your goals, you must work extremely hard. To some extent, I
believe in taking risks. They're fine in my opinion as long as they're rational. "Jumping over a cliff with no ropes in the hopes of surviving" is
not something I believe in.
The Spritual Self
 The Spiritual Self
A. The basis of my faith

I believe in one God who exists forever in three persons: Father,

Son, and Holy Spirit. My religion is founded on God's Word. His
bond is what the Lord has said in His Word. We may rely on His
written and spoken Word in the same way that we can rely on who
He is. My life together is built on the foundation of Jesus, the Christ
and God's son. I want to love him, follow him, obey his commands,
and testify to the advent of his kingdom here on earth in word and
deed. God's might is the foundation of our faith. I believe in Him
because of what He has done and will do. We may believe and
receive what God has for us when we understand what He is capable
of and willing to do. We have a firm foundation to build on, so let's
use these essential principles to create a life that is rock solid.
The Spiritual Self
B. What do you think is your purpose in life?
I've struggled to find my life's meaning throughout my existence. That meaning
came to me one day; it was to serve those who were in desperate need. When I say
purpose, most people think of the career I want to have, and while having a career is
essential to me, it isn't the only thing that comes to mind. That, I believe, still falls
short of my goal. I feel like that still doesn't complete my purpose. My ultimate goal
in life, I believe, is to help individuals who are in need of love and attention. I
believe that the Lord has placed significant challenges in my life in order for me to
be able to assist those who have gone through or are going through the same things
that I have. First and foremost, knowing that this is what God wants me to do and
that he is blessing me motivates me to do it. Then there's the matter of helping
individuals, witnessing their smiles, and reassuring them that they are not alone and
that I understand. And I'll do whatever I can to support them. I want to make a
positive influence in the lives of the people I work with. I also want to be able to
advocate for individuals who are unable to advocate for themselves and assist those
who are unable to help themselves. My purpose in my life is to spread kindness, I
also want to make a difference in the world if I given the opportunity in the future.
The Political Self
 The Political Self
Who is your leader?
Responsibility, kindness, sincerity, perseverance, impact,
and positivism are attributes I'm looking for in a leader. I
also want someone who encourages strategic thinking,
creativity, and action since a leader must look forward. You
must consider the direction in which the company is
heading. Willingness to learn new things. You most likely
already know quite a bit. In your field, you've honed your
skills and earned experience. But there's always something
new to discover. Great leaders are always on the lookout for
new information and ways to improve themselves.
Leadership is about motivating others to achieve goals they
never imagined possible.
The Political Self
What is your identity as a Filipino?
As a Filipino, I have the identity of a "Pinoy," which is defined by its origin,
culture, language, religion, and other characteristics that distinguish it from
other groups. Filipinos are typically described by outsiders as dark-skinned,
flat-nosed, short people from the Philippines who speak Tagalog or Taglish
and are Christians. I am a rice lover, a hardworking student, and a family-
oriented person.As I already stated, our colorful history determines our
identity as Filipinos, yet as I previously stated, changes threaten this identity.
Consider, for example, our national flag, which serves as a symbol of our
identity. This rectangle piece of cloth signifies our Filipino identity. It is not
enough to know these symbols to identify yourself as a Filipino. Our culture
is what counts the most. Our identity is shaped by our culture. Filipino
cultural values are commonly held ideas that give meaning to certain
activities, relationships, objectives, and sentiments in the lives of Filipinos.
The Digital Self
 The Digital Self

Me in the online world

Social media has become an integral part of our lives in recent years. We can get access to some information, get an
instruction about something, and communicate with some long-distance friends / relatives. However, there is a dark side to
social networking that I have discovered. Let me tell you about my experience. I'm the girl that prefers to be alone.
However, I am not averse to engaging in some social activities. When I'm in a good mood, I like to chat to people, but
when I'm not, I prefer not to see them. I enjoy concentrating on my thoughts. Dumating ako sa punto na naadik ako sa
social media. as a result of this, I'm no longer able to pursue my interests. No, I mean, I can still do that, but I'm too lazy to
do so since I'm constantly scrolling through my phone to check what's going on in the world via social media. In the end, I
regret wasting my time scrolling around social media. I'm squandering my time by doing these pointless stuff. Social
media can be harmful to our mental health by lowering our self-confidence and reducing our productive time.
 The Digital Self

Setting boundaries from the online world to the real life

I've attempted to turn off my social media, and as a result, I'm able to do a lot of things that I can't do when I'm on it.
In addition, I am able to communicate with my pals. However, on the bad side, I missed out on some current internet
knowledge. This difficulty can be remedied by using an internet news portal or a second social media account only
for the purpose of reading new information. As a result, I no longer compare myself to others, and I now live a
peaceful life. I also created boundaries; I realized that it's important to establish boundaries with people online so that
we feel our physical and mental well-being is protected. If we don't establish those initial boundaries, we can end up
with what feels like an open invitation with people we don't know very well. I can now do the things I couldn't do
when I'm in the virtual world since I've set my boundaries in social media. Setting limits is quite beneficial to me.