Course Overview
Self-awareness is an important part of everyday life. It influences personal, social, physical, and professional development. By developing greater self-awareness, individuals can gain a deeper understanding of themselves, their emotions, behaviors, strengths, and areas for improvement. This understanding enables them to make better decisions, build stronger relationships, and lead more fulfilling lives.
The Improving Self-Awareness Workshop helps participants explore different aspects of the self and develop practical strategies for enhancing self-understanding. Through reflection, emotional awareness, mindfulness, and interpersonal skills development, participants will become better equipped to navigate daily challenges and contribute positively to their organizations and communities.
Workshop Objectives
- Define the self and its different dimensions
- Learn the value of introspection and self-reflection
- Understand the nature and importance of emotions
- Develop greater self-appreciation and confidence
- Build appreciation and understanding of others
- Improve personal and professional effectiveness
Course Outline
Module One: Getting Started
- Housekeeping Items
- The Parking Lot
- Workshop Objectives
- Action Plan
- Evaluation Form
- Pre-Assignment
- Pre-Test
Module Two: What Is the Self?
- The Physical Self
- The Emotional Self
- The Mental Self
- The Spiritual Self
- Practical Illustration
- Review Questions
Module Three: Awareness of the Physical Self
- Scanning Techniques
- Progressive Relaxation
- Physical Stressors
- Exercise and Physical Well-Being
- Practical Illustration
- Review Questions
Module Four: Time Management
- Organization Skills
- Goal Management
- Setting Priorities
- Overcoming Procrastination
- Practical Illustration
- Review Questions
Module Five: The Emotional Self
- Understanding the Validity of Emotions
- Exploring the Utility of Emotions
- Emotional Arousal
- Emotional Valence
- Practical Illustration
- Review Questions
Module Six: Mood Management
- Emotional Intelligence
- Categories of Emotion
- Increasing Emotional Arousal
- Decreasing Emotional Arousal
- Practical Illustration
- Review Questions
Module Seven: The Mental Self
- Thinking Styles
- Learning Styles
- Personality Types
- Identifying and Managing Negative Thinking Patterns
- Practical Illustration
- Review Questions
Module Eight: Interpersonal Awareness
- Addressing Different Thinking Styles
- Addressing Different Learning Styles
- Active Listening and Body Language
- Transactional Analysis
- Practical Illustration
- Review Questions
Module Nine: The Spiritual Self
- Mindfulness
- Meditation
- Cultivating Positivity
- Practicing Gratitude
- Practical Illustration
- Review Questions
Module Ten: Limitations of Self-Awareness
- Avoiding Excessive Self-Focus
- Managing Excessive Self-Discipline
- Developing Humility
- Developing Empathy
- Practical Illustration
- Review Questions
Module Eleven: Independence versus Interdependence
- Understanding Interdependence
- Systems Theory
- More Than the Sum of All Parts
- Team Building
- Practical Illustration
- Review Questions
Module Twelve: Wrapping Up
- Words from the Wise
- Lessons Learned
