We learnt about self-concept,self-awareness, and self- esteem. But have we sit down and asked ourselves how do they influence us in Interpersonal Communication?
Self-Concept
-> Self-concept is the image we have of who we ourselves are.
-> It also includes what others' perceive of you. Be it in social comparisons, cultural teachings, and even our own interpretations and evaluations.
Self- Awareness
-> Self-awareness is our knowledge of our self. We go to the extent to of asking how well do we know who we are.
-> A useful way of looking at self-awareness is with the Johari window, which consists of four parts.
-> The open self: information known to self and others; the blind self: information known only to others; the hidden self: information known only to self; and the unknown self: information known to neither self nor others. (to find out more : go to the the post about johari window)
->To increase self-awareness, ask yourself about yourself, open our ears to listen to others, actively seek information about yourself, see your different selves, and increase your open self.
Self- Esteem
-> Self-esteem is the value we place on ourself. We perceived our self-worth.
-> To increase self-esteem, try attacking your self-destructive beliefs, seeking affirmation, seeking out nourishing people, and working on projects that will result in success.
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