SELF-

DEVELOPMENT
AND GROWTH
OBJECTIVES:
 TO HAVE A MORE POSITIVE SELF-AWARENESS

 TO SEE YOURSELF HONESTLY AND TO LIKE OR AT LEAST ACCEPT

YOURSELF

 TO REMOVE THE INTERNAL BARRIERS THAT KEEP YOU FROM

DOING YOUR BEST
SELF-CONCEPT, SELF-ESTEEM, and SELF-
EFFICACY
WHAT IS SELF?
- The union of elements (as body, emotions.
Thoughts, and sensations) that constitute the
individuality and identity of a person.

SELF-CONCEPT
- Self Concept is the collection of beliefs and
perceptions that a person has about themselves. It
includes how a person thinks about their abilities, values,
and social identities. Self-concept is made up of three
main parts: self- image, ideal-self, and self-esteem.
SELF-CONCEPT
- Self Concept is the collection of beliefs and perceptions that
a person has about themselves. It includes how a person thinks
about their abilities, values, and social identities. Self-concept is
made up of three main parts: self- image, ideal-self, and self-
esteem.

DEVELOPMENT OF SELF-CONCEPT
- Self-concept evolves throughout life and depends to an
extent on an individual’s development level.
STAGES IN DEVELOPMENT OF SELF

• Self-awareness (infancy)

• Self-recognition (18 months)

• Self-definition (3 years)

• Self-concept (6 to 7 years)
Self-image – is how you think
and feel about yourself, including
your body, personality and
capabilities.
Ideal self – refers to the person
you envision yourself to be,
encompassing the characteristics,
values, and abilities you aspire to
have, essentially representing the
“best” version of yourself that you
strive to become; it’s who you want
to be, rather than who you
currently are.
Self-esteem – is how you think and
feel about yourself, and the value
you place on yourself.
 CHARACTERISTICS
of people with
POSITIVE SELF-CONCEPT

 Ask Questions

 Take time to acknowledge personal accomplishment

 Persistent – keeps trying finds new ways to do things

 Sets goals
 CHARACTERISTICS
of people with
NEGATIVE SELF-CONCEPT
- Jump to conclusion
- Magnify faults
- Blaming others. What better way to deny our weaknesses than to
blame others for
our problems or for the world’s problem?
- Look at only one detail and disregard the big picture
- Minimize achievements
- Being an overly nice people-pleaser or rescuer or self-sacrificing
martyr.
Self-Esteem… What it is?
- Self-esteem refers to the way we see and think about
ourselves.

Self-Esteem… What’s it made of?

- Your self-esteem is made up of all the experiences and
interpersonal relationships you’ve had in your life.

The Importance of Self-Esteem

-Self-esteem is a first step towards your happiness and a
better life. High self-esteem increase your confidence.
Advantages of a GOOD SELF-ESTEEM
- Leader to others
- Change the bad
- Appreciate life
- Willing to try new things
- Believes in Self
- Is not a threat to others
- Doesn’t submit to peer pressure
- Accept failure
 CHARACTERISTICS
of people with
HIGH SELF-ESTEEM

- More ambitious in what one hopes to experience in life

- Self-confident – wants to be with other self-confident people.
- Seeks the challenge of worthwhile and demanding goals
- More capable of having open, honest and appropriate
communications with others
 CHARACTERISTICS
of people with
LOW SELF-ESTEEM
- Fearful of change seeks the safety of the familiar and
undemanding
- Feels anxious about the listener’s response
- Uncertain of own thoughts and feelings
- People with low self-esteem are often drawn to each other -
these relationships are open destructive - hurtful rather than
helpful.
Self-Efficacy
- The concept of self-efficacy is the focal point of Albert
Bandura’s social cognitive theory. By means of the self-system,
individuals exercise control over their thoughts, feelings, and
actions. It is also defined as people’s beliefs about their capabilities
to produce designated levels of performance that influence over
events that affect their lives. They include cognitive, motivation,
affective and selection process.
Cognitive Process – The affects of self efficacy beliefs on
cognitive processes take a variety of forms. Most human behavior,
being purposive, is regulated by forethought embodying valued
goals.
Motivational Process – Self beliefs of efficacy play a key role
in the self-regulation of motivation. Most motivation is cognitively
Affective Processes – People’s beliefs in their coping capabilities
after how much stress and depression they experience in threatening or
difficult situation, as well their level of motivation.
Selection Processes – People are partly the product of their
environment. Therefore, beliefs of personal self-efficacy can shape the
course lives take by influencing the types of activities and environments
people choose.
FACTORS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF SELF-EFFICACY
Previous successes and failures – Students feel more confident that
they can succeed at a task- that is, they have greater self-efficacy – when
they have succeeded at that task or at similar ones in the past.
Messages that others communicate – To some extent, student’s self-
efficacy beliefs are enhanced when others praise good performance or
provide assurances that success is possible.
Successes and failures of others – people often acquire
information about their own self-efficacy by observing the
successes and failures of other individuals, especially those who
appear to be similar to themselves.
Success and failures of the group as a whole –
Students may have greater self-efficacy when they work in a group
than when they work alone, and especially when they achieve
success as a group.
THEORIES OF PERSONALITY (Big Five,
MBTI, etc.)
Personality is your unique set of behaviors, experiences,
feelings and thought patterns that make you, you. The word
“personality” originates from the latin person, which means
mask.

1. Psychodynamic theories focus on the inner working of

personality, especially internal conflicts and struggles.
Sigmund Freud laid the foundation for psychodynamic
personality theories with his proposal of the id, the ego,
and the superego.
FIVE PSYCHOSEXUAL STAGES
ORAL: Infancy to 18 months
ANAL: 18 months to 3 years
PHALLIC: 3 years to 5 years
LATENCY: 5 years to 12 years
GENITAL: 12 years, or the onset of puberty, to adulthood

According to Freud’s personality theory, being unable to

move past a phase resulted in certain psychological challenges,
like the Oedipus complex, later in life.
2. Trait theories attempt to learn what traits make up
personality and how they relate to actual behavior. Trait theory is
one of the most popular types of personality theories. It proposes
that people’s personalities vary according to which basic
personality traits are more dominant.

THE BIG 5 by DONALD W. FISKE

NEUROTICISM: Calm/Anxious, Secure/Insecure
EXTRAVERSION: Sociable/Retiring, Fun Loving/Sober
OPENNESS: Imaginative/Practical, Independent/Conforming
AGREEABLE: Soft-hearted/Ruthless, Trusting/Suspicious
CONSCIENTIOUSNESS: Organized/Disorganized, Careful/Careless
3. Humanistic theories is propose that someone’s personality
depends heavily on what they think of themselves – who they
believe they are.
HUMANISM: Approach that focuses on human experiences,
problems, potentials, and ideals.
HUMAN NATURE: Traits, qualities, potential, and behavior patterns
most characteristics of humans.
ABRAHAM MASLOW’S: Hierarchy of needs: the motivational
component of Maslow’s theory, in which our innate needs, which
motivate our actions, are hierarchically arranged.
SELF-ACTUALIZATION: the fullest realization of a person’s
potential.
CARL ROGERS: Explored the concept of self-actualization. This
theory asserts that people are driven by their need for personal
growth. The guest for learning and growing is what structures
someone’s personality.
4. Social cognitive theories
Behaviorism theory
- proposes that human behavior is the direct result of facing
rewards and punishment
Social learning theory by Albert Bandura
- Closely related to behaviorism, which takes behavioral
models and adds the component of thought. The theory proposes
that your thought process plays an essential part in deciding if you
should imitate or not a certain behavior (learning).
Expectancy-value theory by Julian Rotter
- Rotter proposed human behavior is motivated by the
expected rewards or punishment it can gain. This expectation
comes from past experiences and whether or not you thought the
consequences of your actions were under your control.
5. Biological theories
- Biological personality theories assert that brain structures
and neurophysiology are what determine your personality traits.
6. Evolutionary theories
- Charles Darwin first introduced the concept of evolution and
natural selection in the mid-1800s.
Later, other scientists explored Darwin’s premises to explain human
behavior. According to this framework of evolutionary theories,
human personality is primarily the result of genes and most useful
traits.
 MOTIVATION AND THE SELF
(Intrinsic VS. Estrinsic motivation)
1. Motivation and the Self:
Motivation refers to the reasons or drives behind human
behavior and actions. It is often classified into two main
categories: “intrinsic motivation” and “Extrinsic Motivation”.
Both types influence our actions, behaviors, and goals in different
ways and they have significant implications for personal growth,
well-being, and success.
2. Intrinsic Motivation:
Intrinsic motivation is when individuals engage in activities
for their inherent enjoyment, satisfaction, or personal interest,
rather than for external rewards or pressures.
Characteristics:
- Self-driven
- Involves a sense of personal fulfillment and satisfaction
- typically associated with long-term engagement and
persistence
Psychology Basis
- Intrinsic motivation is closely tied to the “self-determination theory
(SDT)”. Which emphasizes autonomy, competence, and relatedness as key
component of motivation. When individuals feel that they have control
over their actions, feel competent in what they do, and experience
meaningful connections with others, intrinsic motivation is stronger.
Benefits:
- Encourage creativity and deep Learning
- Increases well-being and personal satisfaction
- Lead to greater resilience and persistence, as people are driven by
internal desires and not external rewards.
3. Extrinsic Motivation:
- Extrinsic motivation refers to performing an activity not for its
inherent enjoyment, but because of external factors liked rewards,
approval, or avoiding punishment.
Characteristic:
- External rewards and recognition are the main drivers
- Often Linked to short-term goals or specific outcomes
- Can lead to a decrease in intrinsic motivation if overemphasized

Psychology Basis:
- Extrinsic motivation is often tied to the desire for external
validation or tangible rewards. While it can be complete tasks in the
short-term, it might not lead to sustained engagement .

Benefits:
- Can be effective for tasks that are routine or uninteresting
- Useful for reinforcing specific behaviors or achieving concrete
goals
- Often drives performance in environment like work or education
4. Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic Motivation: The Balance
Over justification effect: A phenomenon where excessive external
rewards can diminish intrinsic motivation.

Contextual Influence: The context in which motivation occurs can

impact which type of motivation dominates.

Sustainability of Motivation: Intrinsic motivation tends to be more

sustainable and linked to personal well-being, while extrinsic
motivation is often short-term.
5. Practical Implications in Education, Work, and Life:
In Education: Intrinsic motivation is associated with better
Learning outcomes, deeper engagement, and curiosity. Encouraging
students to pursue their interests and passion can foster intrinsic
motivation. However, certain extrinsic incentives, like grades or
rewards, can be effective for goal setting and achievement.

In Workplace: Employees drives by intrinsic motivation tend

to be more creative and committed to their work. However, extrinsic
rewards, such as bonuses or promotions, remain crucial for
maintaining motivation, especially in tasks that are repetitive or
Less engaging

In Life: People who engage in activities out of intrinsic

motivation tend to experience greater Life satisfaction and mental
well-being.
6. Conclusion:
Understanding Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation is crucial
for enhancing performance, well-being, and personal growth. The
key is to recognize when each type of motivation most appropriate
and how to foster an environment where both intrinsic and extrinsic
factors work harmoniously together.
EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE AND SELF-
REGULATION
Emotional Intelligence and Self-regulation
are essential skills for personal and professional growth.
Emotional Intelligence
refers to the ability to recognize and understand emotions in oneself
and others, and to use this awareness to guide thought and behavior.
Components of EI:
1. Self- Awareness: Recognizing one’s own emotions and how they
impact behavior.
2. Self-Regulation: Controlling one’s own emotions and impulses.
3. Motivation: Using emotions to drive motivation and achieve goals.
4. Empathy: Recognizing and understanding emotions in others.
5. Social Skills: Applying emotional intelligence to interact and
communicate effectively with others
SELF-REGULATION (SR)
SR involves controlling one’s own emotions, thoughts, and
behaviors to achieve goals and well-being.

STRATEGIES FOR SR:

1. Mindfulness: Being present and aware of one’s thoughts and
emotions.
2. Self-Monitoring: Tracking one’s own emotions and behaviors.
3. Self-Control: Regulation one’s own emotions and impulses.
4. Emotional Labeling: Recognizing and labeling emotions to better
manage them.
5. Reappraisal: Reframing negative emotions to reduce their image.
SELF-CARE, STRESS MANAGEMENT,
and
MENTAL WELL-BEING
SELF-CARE
is the practice of taking care of your mental, emotional, and
physical health. It can include activities like eating well, exercising, and
getting enough sleep. Self-care can also include taking time to reflect on
your emotions and connect with others.
STRESS MANAGEMENT
means to reduce the negative impacts caused by stress and to
improve a person’d physical and mental well-being. Stress management
may include self-care, managing one’s response to stress, and making
changes to one’s life when in a stressful situation.
Stress management can involve making lifestyle changes,
practicing relaxation techniques, and building a support network.
LIFESTYLE CHANGES
Lifestyle changes are healthy habits that can improve your
physical, mental, and emotional health.
Relaxation techniques can help you reduce stress and anxiety,
and improve your mood. These techniques can include breathing
exercises, meditation, massage, and spending time in nature.

BUILDING A SUPPORT NETWORK

A support network is a collection of colleagues, peers and
mentors (Including family and friends) who provide guidance,
encouragement and add value to your life.

MENTAL WELL-BEING
is a state of positive mental health that includes emotional,
psychological, and social health. It’s a key part of quality of life.
THANK YOU AND GODBLESS
TO EACH & EVERYONE!!