Three Selves - One You!--Inspiring Insight For Your Soul and Spirit!
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What do others think and expect from you? How do you respond to pressure? What is your self-image? Research evidence shows that the most effective people are those who know themselves.
Did you know that you have three “selves”? According to DISCinsights™ Personality System, we all do! We each have a public self (mask), a private self (core) and a perceived self (mirror) that makes up who we are as a whole. Let’s look at three key questions to gain more insight into you!
1. What do others think and expect from you? That’s your public self. For example, if you're a motivational speaker, others might expect you to be high energy, positive and upbeat. The face we show to others is often dictated by their expectations of us. Sometimes we protect ourselves by wearing a mask to fit in our environment.
2. How do you respond to pressure? That’s your private self. This part of you comes out strongest when you face challenges, obstacles and difficulties and reveals your “instinctive” nature. I’ll use myself to illustrate the point. When I feel pressure, I am prone to become more introverted and quiet, which is quite opposite of my outgoing “public” self. Some people may become more aggressive, combative, use humor, or become more talkative.
3. What is your self-image? That’s your perceived self. Your self-identity. How you see yourself is a mix of your past experiences and what others are expecting from you within your current environment. Unfortunately, sometimes this view can be distorted, which can cause us to be down on ourselves, especially when we make mistakes and have regrets. Regardless of what others think of you, it is important to see your own worth and value. If you don’t, others won’t.
Research evidence shows that the most effective people are those who know themselves. People who remain the same in all three areas seem to be those who know themselves best. Being able to recognize and change behaviors that keep you from becoming your best self is extremely important.
Remember, you are unique for a purpose! There are no right or wrong personalities—just different ones. Loving and accepting yourself is the first step to loving and accepting others.
© 2006 Heart Tones
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