Connecting To Your Whole, Real Self

Everyone desires a stronger sense of self-worth, self-esteem, and confidence. Our self-worth is intricately tied to how we perceive ourselves through interactions and self-discovery. Using Johari’s Window (Luft and Ingham) can help us understand ourselves and enhance our self-esteem.

Public Self - The Self Known To Others and Ourself

Our healthiest self, known both to ourselves and others. Authenticity and openness lead to a greater sense of self-worth. Transparency fosters a real and positive identity.

Solution: Grow in the Real Self, be open and authentic with others.

Hidden Self - The Self We Know But Others Don’t

Where our biggest secrets reside, fostering shame and silence. Holding back in hidden areas stifles personal growth. Sharing insecurities and exposing hidden areas diminishes their power.

Solution: Practice self-disclosure, expose insecurities, and let secrets lose their grip.

Blinded Self - The Self Others Know But We Don’t

Aspects visible to others but remain unseen or denied by us. Blind spots are areas that may be challenging to accept. Seeking feedback and self-awareness helps shrink blind spots.

Solution: Request feedback from others to uncover and work on blind spots.

Undiscovered Self - The Self Unknown To Both Ourself and Others

Holds vast potential, infinite possibilities, and opportunities. Uncovering our true self involves discovering genetic differences, family insights, and personal values. Life's challenges and spiritual journey contribute to understanding character strengths, values, and tendencies.

Solution: Embrace life as a journey of self-discovery, losing the need for perfection and pretense.

Seeing life as a journey allows us to discover who we truly are by losing the need to protect ourselves and, instead, losing ourselves in the service of others. This perspective encourages authenticity, openness, and a continuous quest to understand and embrace our whole, real self.