The self is our biggest asset.

How you know yourself speaks one of the important aspects of self –
development. It is called SELF-CONCEPT.
IDEAL SELF refers to the self-one desire to be, like the ones we admire and wish to be in the community
from any sector or profession.
ACTUAL SELF tells who you really are with the traits and characteristics you truly possess.
SELF-AWARENESS of the traits possessed and the characteristics that need to be worked on will give a great
impact into becoming the best version ourselves. To be effective, you have to set your personal goals, you have to
plan your actions and be reflective from time to time.

PERSONAL QUALITIES THAT COULD GIVE GREAT IMPACT TO ONE’S PERSONALITY:

KNOWING YOURSELF
A person who knows oneself has the sense of direction and knows one’s purpose in life. Knowing oneself is
recognizing one’s strengths and weaknesses, including the fears, knowing one’s desire and thoughts in life, likes and
dislikes, habits and individualities as well as the things one can tolerate in dealing with others and in handling
situations.
BEING CONFIDENT
It is shown in one's personal way of carrying oneself, showing one’s ability, and capacity in facing others without fear
and hesitation.
BEING COURTEOUS
A courteous person receives good impression and earns respect. Courtesy leads to progress, for one gets the support of
many who feels the politeness of a person.
BEING PROPERLY DRESSED
Proper dressing earns respect. It is important that one should always consider the occasion, the time, the climate and the
season in choosing what dress to be worn. The way you are dressed is the way you’ll be addressed.
BEING SENSITIVE AND KNOW YOUR BODY LANGUAGE
Sensitive people are cautious in their way in dealing with others and in handling situations. They easily notice certain
details others may accept or ignore, and they can be very creative in giving opinions and in showing their gestures or
actions.
HAVING A POSITIVE OUTLOOK
It means being optimistic or having a positive mind in looking for the good in things, rather than being a negative-
minded with tendency to focus on the bad in things.
BEING TACTFUL IN GIVING YOUR OPINION
Being careful in everything is shown when one can give difficult feedback, and communicate sensitive information,
with the right thing and doing the right action to preserve a relationship.
BEING A GOOD LISTENER
It levels up one's awareness with the outside world by improving one’s thinking while listening. With good listening,
comes the right words, actions and interactions in our day-to-day lives.
BEING FRIENDLY
Your interaction with others leads to manifestations and mastery of the five features of personality; honesty, delicacy,
right attitude, kindness and mindfulness. Start smart with the people you know. Be the friendly you.
BEING HUMBLE
Being humble means showing a high level of self-esteem but not bragging oneself to others

FIVE ASPECT OF AN INDIVIDUAL

PHYSICAL ASPECT
Posture, body build and size, complexion and facial expressions, as well as the appropriateness and condition of clothes,
comprise the physical appearance of a person and its capacity to do things tells the physical condition of a person.

EMOTIONAL ASPECT
How well one responds when things become difficult, and how quickly one gave to anger, or whether one can take a job
or not, defines the emotional well- being.
MENTAL ASPECT
The mental aspect of a person depends upon the intelligence. Mental aspect refers to the intellectual capacity, which is
shown in the way one talks, shares range of ideas one expresses that includes the things one talks about, as well as the
values and the mental alertness in understanding things.

SOCIAL ASPECT
Social attitude and behavior are affected by physiological conditions that affect mental alertness and the extent of
emotional maturity. How well one carries oneself in front of different, people and projects one social behavior.

MORAL and SPIRITUAL ASPECT

This aspect of personality has to do with a person’s awareness of the difference between what is right or wrong. It is
referred to as the Moral Aspect. The Spiritual Aspect is the consciousness of the higher spiritual values in life.
DEVELOPMENTAL STAGES

Developmental Stage Characteristics

1. Pre-natal (Conception to birth) Age when hereditary endowments and sex are fixed and all
body features, both external and internal are developed.

2. Infancy (Birth to 2 years) Foundation age when basic behavior is organized and many
developmental
maturation skills are developed.
3. Early Childhood (2 to 6 Pre-gang age, exploratory, and questioning. Language and
years) Elementary reasoning are acquired and initial
socialization is experienced.

4. Late Childhood (6 to 12 Gang and creativity age when self-help

years) skills, social skills, school skills, and play are developed.

5. Adolescence (puberty to 18 Transition age from childhood to adulthood when sex

years) maturation and rapid physical development occur, resulting in
changes in ways of feeling, thinking and acting.

6. Early Adulthood (18 to 40 Age of adjustment to new patterns of life and roles such as
years) spouse, parent and bread winner.

7. Middle Age (40 years to Transition age when adjustments to initial physical and mental
retirement) decline are experienced.

8. Old Age (Retirement to death) Retirement age when increasingly rapid physical and mental
decline are experienced.

Stress is a physical, mental, or emotional tension resulting from unfriendly or very demanding circumstances. It is the
body’s response to a threatening situation or change
Eustress refers to a positive and healthy response of the body from a stressor. It produces good feelings to one’s well-
being.
distress refers to a negative reaction of the body towards a given stressor. Stressors are the things that make a person
stressed. It may alter the mood and emotions, may cause problems in health, and even affect the way a person thinks.

PHYSICAL SYMPTOMS like low energy, headaches, stomach upset, muscle pains, chest pains, rapid heartbeat,
insomnia, frequent colds and infections, and loss of sexual desire and/or ability.
EMOTIONAL SYMPTOMS like impatience or irritability, feeling overwhelmed, feeling bad about himself, restless,
frustrated, and moody.
BEHAVIORAL SYMPTOMS like over or under-eating, sleeping too much or too little, social withdrawal and
isolation, reduced work efficiency or productivity, and using cigarette, alcohol or drugs to relax.

Stress management is a wide range of methods and therapies or treatment aimed at regulating a person’s level of
stress for a better every day functioning.

HERE ARE SOME WAYS TO HELP YOU COPE WITH STRESS.

BE OPTIMISTIC
 Make a list of the things you are thankful for.
MANAGE YOUR TIME
 Organize your daily events
 Learn to prioritize responsibilities
MANAGE YOUR FINANCES
 Learn how to budget your income
 Distinguish your needs from your wants
LEARN WAYS TO RELAX YOURSELF
 Stay focused
 Listen to music
 Practice meditation, or deep breathing exercise
SPEND QUALITY TIME WITH PEOPLE WHO CARE
 Share your feelings with a trusted friend or family,
 Spend time with optimistic people
TAKE CARE OF YOUR PHYSICAL HEALTH
 Eat well-balanced meals
 Exercise regularly
 Get enough sleep
DO SOMETHING YOU ENJOY
 Read magazine or book
 Sing or watch a favorite movie
EXPRESS YOURSELF
 Write in a journal
 Create an artwork to express your feelings