BU1105 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Self-Awareness, Assertiveness, Johari Window
6 Feb 2019
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Self-awareness involves developing an understanding of many dimensions of the self. This form of self-knowledge provides an essential foundation for general personal growth as well as other personal management skills such as setting goals and priorities, and managing time and stress. For over 2,000 years, philosophers have recognized that knowing thyself may involve distinguishing between what you are thought to be versus what you are . This observation suggests that many people"s perceived self concepts may be biased, either positively or negatively, from their actual self concept. And once self-concepts are formed, people tend to avoid new knowledge (i. e. feedback from others) that does not fit with their self-view. Fear, shame, or other emotions may hinder people"s ability to develop an honest and accurate awareness of who they are. We avoid seeking information about ourselves because it may make us feel inferior. The point at which individuals become defensive when encountering information about themselves that is inconsistent with their self-concept.
