Personal Development

This set of flashcards covers the key concepts related to personal development, emphasizing self awareness, self concept, and the differences between ideal and actual self.

Self Awareness

The ability to recognize and understand what you are feeling, thinking, and doing at the moment and how these affect others.

Self Concept

The overall picture you have of who you are, including your beliefs, traits, roles, and values, built over time.

Ideal Self

The person you want to be, encompassing the attributes or qualities you aspire to possess.

Actual Self

Who you actually are, including your thoughts, feelings, looks, and actions as seen by others.

Momentary vs. Long-term Perspective

Self awareness focuses on the present moment, while self concept provides a long-term view of self.

Connection Between Self Awareness and Actual Self

Self awareness helps you notice and understand your current feelings and actions, relating to who you are now.

Connection Between Self Concept and Self

Self concept includes beliefs about yourself that influence how you perceive your actual self in comparison to your ideal self.

Example of Self Awareness

Noticing yourself feeling anxious when speaking in front of the class.

Example of Self Concept

Believing you are shy and not confident during presentations.

Difference between Ideal Self and Actual Self

The ideal self is who you want to become, while the actual self is your current state.