HOW do we get

to know
OURSELVES?
Subtitle
1. Introspection or Self-Analysis

A more in-depth analysis of the self

can be initiated by asking a question that
may be thought provoking thus leading to
a series of sub questions or queries about
the self.
Such questions on the self may
include the following :
a. ”Who Am I”
b. ”What do I really want”
c. ”Why am I here”
d. ”What will become of me”
 Engaging on self-questioning may
lead one to answer that may include a
look into the pros and cons ,
advantages and
disadvantages ,positive and negative
sides of the idea in question. Indeed
there is always the two sides of the
coin.
Arguing with one’s self is normal
and connotes reflective thinking which
dig deeper into one’s being.
Through this process we become
conscious about the things that drive
us and the plans that we have for
ourselves based on what we hold in
the present.
Somehow the process sums up what
we have accomplished for ourselves
and what we can still do in the future.
Suddenly we become so sure about
ourselves such that it reflects our
convictions and our vision of ourselves
in the future.
 2. Keep a Self-Reflective Journal
Creating a self-reflective journal means getting
any notebook to jot and record self-reflection. You
usually choose a notebook to write your self-
reflections in.
POSITIVE self-reflection is an analysis or
assessment of the self while focusing on the
strengths and the abilities, skills, potentials. This
is to pay attention on the good side of the self to
motivate the “self’
NEGATIVE self-reflection is an
analysis of the self-based on our
weaknesses ,but most especially
those failures so as to have an
acceptance and further growth
through analysis of what the
shortcomings of the individual are.
3. Be Self-Aware

 This is a skill where we tune in to our

feelings, thoughts and actions to
understand how it affects us and the
significant others in our life .it is necessary
to SEE “oneself ’ and not how others sees
us. What matters is how we regard
ourselves and not how other regards us.
In this activity it is imperative to analyze
the following :
a. Errors in what we have done .
b. One’s feelings about some significant events in
our lives.
c. Other’s people’s needs and feelings.
d. How we affect other people
e. What we can do to address some issues in our
lives.
4. Self-Affirmation
a. Create a Mantra that focuses on
your inner strength and beauty
b. Be grateful that you are alive,
normal and productive.
c. Love yourself.
THANK YOU!!!
ACTIVITY 2- Try to do some “self-talk and ask yourself
the following questions. Use 1 whole sheet of pad paper

1. ”Who Am I”
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2. ”What do I really want?”
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3. ”Why am I here?”
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4. ”What will become of me?”
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