Improving Self-Awareness

Self-awareness involves developing an understanding of one's emotions, feelings, and overall self, encompassing physical, emotional, and psychological aspects. Through the Improving Self-Awareness workshop, participants will learn to recognize these aspects and enhance them through various cognitive and learning styles.

By improving self-awareness, individuals can enhance self-control, reduce procrastination, and better manage their mood. Additionally, participants will improve their relationships and lead a more fulfilling life. These personal improvements will positively impact the workforce, leading to reduced stress and increased productivity as internal conflicts diminish.

Course Outline:

Module One: Getting Started
• Housekeeping Items
• Pre-Assignment Review
• Workshop Objectives
• The Parking Lot
• Action Plan

Module Two: What is the Self?
• The Physical Self
• The Emotional Self
• The Psychological Self
• The Spiritual Self
• Case Study
• Module Two: Review Questions
Module Three: Awareness of the Physical Self
• Scanning
• Progressive Relaxation
• Physical Stressors
• Exercise
• Case Study
• Module Three: Review Questions

Module Four: Time Management
• Organization
• Goal Management
• Priorities
• Procrastination
• Case Study
• Module Four: Review Questions

Module Five: The Emotional Self
• Validity of Emotions
• Utility of Emotions
• Arousal
• Valence
• Case Study
• Module Five: Review Questions

Module Six: Mood Management
• Emotional Intelligence
• Categories of Emotions
• Increasing Arousal
• Decreasing Arousal
• Case Study
• Module Six: Review Questions

Module Seven: The Psychological Self
• Thinking Style
• Learning Style
• Personality Style
• Distorted Thinking
• Case Study
• Module Seven: Review Questions

Module Eight: Interpersonal Awareness
• Addressing Different Thinking Styles
• Addressing Different Learning Styles
• Active Listening and Body Language
• Transactional Analysis
• Case Study
• Module Eight: Review Questions

Module Nine: The Spiritual Self
• Mindfulness
• Meditation
• Cultivating Positivity
• Gratitude
• Case Study
• Module Nine: Review Questions

Module Ten: Limitations of Self-Awareness
• Navel Gazing
• Dangers of Excessive Self Discipline
• Humility
• Empathy
• Case Study
• Module Ten: Review Questions

Module Eleven: Independence versus Interdependence
• What is Interdependence?
• Systems Theory
• More than the Sum of All Parts
• Team Building
• Case Study
• Module Eleven: Review Questions

Module Twelve: Wrapping Up
• Words from the Wise
• Review of the Parking Lot
• Lessons Learned
• Recommended Reading
• Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations