Self-AwarenessHow well do you know yourself?

Self-awareness is the capacity toobserve and reflect upon one’s

own mental states.

Communication scholar David Johnson points out…

Self awareness is the key to • self-knowledge• self-understanding• and self-disclosure.

“Being open with another person begins with being aware of who you are and

what you are like.”

Do you know…

• Your strengths

• Your weaknesses

What are some attitudes?

What are some beliefs?

What are some values?

Three components of self:

• Material Self

• Social Self

• Spiritual Self

Assumed Roles:

Affected by roles we assume such as son or daughter, employee or supervisor, parent, spouse, or student.

Self-Labels:

Terms we use to describe our attitudes, beliefs, values and actions.

Self-esteemYour assessment of your worth or value

as reflected in your perception of such

things as your skills, abilities, talents,

and appearance.

Self-esteemYour assessment of your worth or value

as reflected in your perception of such

things as your skills, abilities, talents,

and appearance.

Self-esteem – 4 factors• Gender

• Social Comparison

• Self Expectation

• Self-fulfilling Prophecy

How do we navigate this?

With Respect & Understanding

Perceptions… what are they?

Perceptions are ALWAYS real…

…but not always TRUE.

Do stereotypes affect your perception of people?

...a widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing.

What shapes your view of others?

mulsimHow do you see...

Mulsim women

Does Media shape your view?

How do we tell the difference... good guy vs bad guy