Importance of Keeping Personal Journal Flashcards by Kirsten Nina EVANGELISTA

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is facilitated by taking time to pause and reflect
about how one is or has been after some significant personal
experiences.

Knowing oneself

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through this, —- one is able to gain more
insights into oneself.

By writing your thoughts and feelings,

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By ———————– you
will see more clearly the person that you are—your joys and what gives you the high, along with your sorrows or what brings you into the “low”.

By regularly sharing about yourself in your personal journal,

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-helps develop your ability to express yourself since you

attain more clarity and practice in communicating about

how you are.

Writing about yourself

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By pouring your————, you will also find comfort during difficult times when there is no one to talk to.

innermost thoughts and feelings in your
entries

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Your personal journal can be a ————- who listens to you and is there with you always.

resident best friend

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Writing journal, likewise helps you clarify what troubles you or surprisingly, what uplifts you.—————– of coming together inside and knowing yourself more clearly.

Presents you with a creative and productive moment

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As you grow into your ——– , enormous developments

happen on many levels or dimensions of yourself.

teens

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Girls may notice increasing————–.

breast sizes and begin
to have monthly periods

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Boys further develop their more masculine
features like ———- of the body and
more ——————— particularly in the
presence of the opposite sex.

hair in various parts & strong-felt hormones

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As your body undergoes many changes, there is also an

—————– as you participate

more actively in peer-based activities like hanging out

together, going on gimmicks after school or during

weekends, and having more close friends of your age

group.

expansion of your social network

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At the same time, there is a ——————- about yourself, other people and the world as you take on more challenging courses in school.

tremendous surge of ideas
and curiosities

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it helps to recognize how the different

physiological, cognitive, psychological, spiritual, and social

developments are in dynamic relationship to one another.

significant changes

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By recognizing such changes, you can understand and evaluate your —————— in actual life situations.

thoughts, feelings, and behaviors

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5 areas of personal development

Physiological Development
Psychological Development
Social Development
Cognitive Development
Spiritual Development

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-Refers to the physical changes in the body as well as the

senses and changes in skills related to movement.

Physiological development-

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-Refers to the physical body and how this affects the other aspects of a person

-This is evident especially during the onset of puberty when there is a notable body change. (14-boys, 12-girls)

Physiological development-

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development-Refers to a person’s way of thinking, feeling, and behaving.

. Emotional development-Has to do with the feelings that you experience.

Psychological development

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it is mostly about How do I really feel?

How is my emotional well-being? (handle life’s stresses

and adapt to change and in difficult times)

Or why did you feel nervous when the new girl arrived in

class?

Why did you walk out when your parents did not allow

you to go to a friend’s party?

—- Due to emotions and feelings.—-

Psychological development

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Is a physiological experience (or state of awareness)

that gives you information about the world.

Emotions

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-Usually caused by physical sensations experienced by the body as a reaction to a certain external stimulus.

Emotions-

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examples of physical sensations experienced by the

body as a reaction to a certain external stimulus.

(Temperature changes, vision, hearing, tasting, smelling)

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-Are responses that generate biochemical reactions in our bodies, changing the physical rate.

Emotions-

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-Make our heart beat faster, bring sweat to our palms, make us breathe more deeply.

Emotions-

-Dilate our pupils and increase blood pressure

Emotions

Four basic Emotions

Happy Sad Afraid or Surprised Angry or Disgusted

-Is your conscious awareness of the emotion itself. -Are the result from the emotions that were experienced.

Feelings

-When we fail to pay attention to our feelings and emotions, our judgment becomes clouded, which may cause us to do things (or not to do things) that may later regret.

Feelings

-When we fail to pay attention to our feelings and emotions, our judgment becomes clouded, which may cause us to do things (or not to do things) that may later

regret

-Knowing that emotions and feelings are two different things is empowering.

Feelings

-A person may not be able to choose what happen to another person just as a person doesn’t have any control over his/her emotions, but he/she can choose to be in charge of how he/she ---------

feels and behaves.

development-is about our inborn capacity to relate to others, to connect, and to feel belongingness. - Refers to the relationships a person has with other people.

Social development

Bonding with mother or a caregiver and later the family. A baby or a child who is welcomed with joy in the family tends to have positive views of himself/herself and others.

Social development

Bonding with mother or a caregiver and later the family. A baby or a child who is welcomed with joy in the family tends to have --------- of himself/herself and others.

positive views

-Children who are -------- by their social environment may develop more negative views of themselves and other people.

rejected or seen as burden

Such experiences early in life could affect one’s ----------------------------, all the way into adolescence and adulthood

self-concept and predisposition toward other people

-As a person grows, there is the desire to be part of various -----------------------

groups and be recognized.

could restrict one’s natural openness toward others, making them shy or inhibited individuals who find difficult to trust and enjoy the company of family and friends.

Difficult interactions

is enriched by building and cultivating relationships, being comfortable in relating with other people is essential in social development.

-Social self

Refers to a person’s intellectual abilities as shown in his/her thoughts, attitudes, beliefs, and values. - Refers to the thinking process of a person

Cognitive development

-The development of one’s mental abilities affects how one --------------, -------------------, --------------

makes decisions, remembers details, and solve problems.

-This aspect of the self is enhanced when one attends school to study and learn or engages in other mental endeavors.

Cognitive development-

Are a person’s thoughts, feelings, and emotions about another person, object, idea, behavior, or situation.

Attitudes

Result of a person’s evaluation of an experience with another person, object, idea, behavior, or situation based on his or her values and belief systems

Attitudes

3 Components of Attitudes:

Affective Behavioral Cognitive

Feelings and emotions. Ex: I am disgusted by snakes.

Affective-

The way the attitude influences behavior Ex: Whenever I see snakes, I run as fast as I can.

Behavioral

Belief and knowledge about the object Ex: Snakes are dangerous.

Cognitive

are developed by engaging in intellectual pursuits such as studies, work, and in figuring out how best to deal with challenges.

-Mental abilities

the more we ---------, the more we learn, and the more we learn, the more we are able to study better.

study

Like an unused muscle, mental abilities are not exercised become

useless

Is defined as discovering oneself beyond the ego known as the soul, spirit, or the “inner essence” that is often disregarded or taken for granted.

Spiritual Development-

-It is experiencing a glimpse of the “inner guide” of one’s beliefs and values for discovering a meaning in life.

Spiritual Development-

It also to connect Higher Power, (God, Buddha, Allah, etc.)

Spiritual Development-

-It is experiencing a glimpse of the ------------- of one’s beliefs and values for discovering a meaning in life.

“inner guide”

- If people believe that they can attain anything they--------------------------------, they will probably find ways to overcome the odds.

set their mind to, coupled with great determination

-If people believe that they are left with no choice and are stuck in an unfortunate situation, they will feel --------------- wallowing in misery.

helpless and waste time

- Determine how people react to life. - An acceptance that a statement is true or not that something exists - Faith

Beliefs

Are subjective judgments that people make about the importance of certain things or issues. - Are individuals beliefs that motivate people to act one way or another

Values-

System of beliefs that adhere to the highest ideals of human existence. These ideals create meaning and purpose in a person’s life, which often result in personal happiness and self-fulfillment.

Values-

These ideals create meaning and purpose in a person’s life, which often result in personal ----------

happiness and self-fulfillment

Our values affect our

beliefs

-are often used interchangeably, but they are not exactly the same.

Values and virtues

Are the guiding principles that a person lives by. -Are ideas or goals

Values-

- Are lived values -Are dispositions to do good deeds. - Behavior showing high moral standards - How we practice and demonstrate

Virtues

are more on theory

Values

are more on reality.

Virtues

as a foundation of principle and good moral being

Values

are traits or quality that is deemed to be morally good.

Virtues

are goals or ideals or even opinions

Values

are behaviors showing high moral standards.

Virtues

Human action is a result of the interplay of three variables:

1. Person (cognitive, affective, biological factors) 2. Behavior 3. Environment

the way a person sees and interpret things affects his/her -------------

behavior

meaning of the acronym SUCCESS

S - see your goal U - understand the obstacles C - Create a positive mental picture C - Clear your mind of self doubts E - embrace the challenge S - Stay on Track S - Show the world you can do it