Quarter 1 - Module 1: Knowing Oneself: Rizal College of Taal

RIZAL COLLEGE OF TAAL
Senior High School Department
Quarter 1 – Module 1:
Knowing Oneself
SUSAN B. MANALO, LPT 1

LESSON 1
Knowing Oneself:
Understanding oneself during middle and late adolescence
OBJECTIVES:
In this module, you will be able to:
 Explain that knowing oneself can make a person accept his/her strengths and
limitations and dealing with others better,
 Share his/her unique characteristics, habits and experiences
 Maintain a journal.
MOTIVATION:
How do you describe yourself as a person? Share what you feel after watching the
video below.
Ted Talks Ze Frank, Are You Human?
https://www.ted.com/talks/ze_frank_are_you_human?language=en
INSTRUCTION:
Have you ever asked yourself this question: Who Am I? If you have, you are not
alone. Adolescence is the time when young people start to ask questions about themselves,
about their future and even about their religious and political beliefs. During the adolescent
stage of development, the young person grapples with this or her identity. This may seem
very philosophical to some, but to know oneself is the first step in personal development.
Before we discuss how to know one’s self, we have to define first the concept of the “self”.
SELF-CONCEPT
Imagine yourself looking into a mirror. What do you see? Do you see your ideal self or your
actual self? Your ideal self is the self that you aspire to be. It is the one that you hope will possess
characteristics similar to that of a mentor or some other worldly figure. Your actual self, however,
is the one that you actually see. It is the self that has characteristics that you were nurtured or, in
some cases, born to have.
The actual self and the ideal self are two broad categories of self-concept. Self-concept
refers to your awareness of yourself. It is the construct that negotiates these two selves. In other
words, it connotes first the identification of the ideal self as separate from others, and second, it
encompasses all the behaviors evaluated in the actual self that you engage in to reach the ideal
self.
The actual self is built on self-knowledge. Self-knowledge is derived from social
interactions that provide insight into how others react to you. The actual self is who we actually are.
It is how we think, how we feel, look, and act. The actual self can be seen by others, but because
we have no way of truly knowing how others view us, the actual self is our self-image.
The ideal self, on the other hand, is how we want to be. It is an idealized image that we
have developed over time, based on what we have learned and experienced. The ideal self could
include components of what our parents have taught us, what we admire in others, what our
society promotes, and what we think is in our best interest.
There is negotiation that exists between the two selves which is complex because there
are numerous exchanges between the ideal and actual self. These exchanges are exemplified in
social roles that are adjusted and re-adjusted, and are derived from outcomes of social
interactions from infant to adult development. Alignment is important. If the way that I am (the
actual self) is aligned with the way that I want to be (the ideal self), then I will feel a sense of mental

well-being or peace of mind. If the way that I am is not aligned with how
I want to be, the incongruence, or lack of alignment, will result in mental distress or anxiety. The
greater the level of incongruence between the ideal self and real self, the greater the level of
resulting distress. Personal development modules ultimate aim is greater self-knowledge that will
lead to higher alignment between these two personality domains.
PERSONAL EFFECTIVENESS
Personal effectiveness means making use of all the personal resources – talents, skills,
energy and time, to enable you to achieve life goals.
Your knowledge of yourself and how you manage yourself impacts directly on your
personal effectiveness. Being self-aware, making the most of your strengths, learning new skills
and techniques and behavioral flexibility are all keys to improving your personal performance.
Our personal effectiveness depends on our innate characteristics – talent and experience
accumulated in the process of personal development. Talents first are needed to be identified and
then developed to be used in a particular subject area (science, literature, sports, politics, etc.).
Experience includes knowledge and skills that we acquire in the process of cognitive and
practical activities.
Knowledge is required for setting goals, defining an action plan to achieve them and risk
assessment.
Skills also determine whether real actions are performed in accordance with the plan. If
the same ability is used many times in the same situation, then it becomes a habit that runs
automatically, subconsciously. Here are some skills that will greatly increase the efficiency of any
person who owns them:
1. Determination. It allows you to focus only on achieving a specific goal without being
distracted by less important things or spontaneous desires. It may be developed with the
help of self-discipline exercise.
2. Self-confidence. It appears in the process of personal development, as a result of getting
aware of yourself, your actions and their consequences. Selfconfidence is manifested in
speech, appearance, dressing, gait, and physical condition. To develop it, you need to
learn yourself and your capabilities, gain positive attitude and believe that by performing
right actions and achieving right goals you will certainly reach success.
3. Persistence. It makes you keep moving forward regardless of emerging obstacles –
problems, laziness, bad emotional state, etc. It reduces the costs of overcoming obstacles.
It can also be developed with the help of self-discipline exercise.
4. Managing stress. It helps combat stress that arises in daily life from the environment and
other people. Stress arises from the uncertainty in an unknown situation when a lack of
information creates the risk of negative consequences of your actions. It increases
efficiency in the actively changing environment.
5. Problem-solving skills. They help cope with the problems encountered with a lack of
experience. It increases efficiency by adopting new ways of achieving goals when
obtaining a new experience.
6. Creativity. It allows you to find extraordinary ways to carry out a specific action that no
one has tried to use. It can lead to a decrease or an increase of costs, but usually the
speed of action is greatly increased when using creative tools.
7. Generating ideas. It helps you achieve goals using new, original, unconventional ideas.
Idea is a mental image of an object formed by the human mind, which can be changed
before being implemented in the real world. For generating ideas you can use a method of
mental maps, which allows you to materialize, visualize and scrutinize all your ideas, which
in turn contributes to the emergence of new ideas. These are just some, but the most
important personal effectiveness skills which make the achievement of any goal easier and
less costly.

ENRICHMENT:
MY BANNER – THE TREASURE WITHIN ME
In the spaces indicated by numbers, write down the following:

1 and 2--------------------two things I do very well
3 and 4 -----------------my two greatest achievements in life
5 --------------------------what in myself am I proudest of
6 --------------------------my happiest moment
7 --------------------------positive words that my friends use to describe me
8 -------------------------a personal goal that I have already achieved
9 -------------------------three blessings for which I am most thankful to God
10 -----------------------three of my positive qualities
11 ------------------------difficulties, challenges and problems that I was able to solve and
overcome
BUILD ON YOUR STRENGTHS AND WORK ON YOUR WEAKNESSES

Most failures emanate from weaknesses that are not recognized or probably recognized
but not given appropriate attention or remedy. This could be a weakness in communications,
personality or ability. Instead of giving up or indulging in self-pity, take action. Go for speech
lessons, get skills upgrading, attend personality development sessions or whatever appropriate
remedies to your perceived weakness.
Instead of simply focusing on your weaknesses, recognize your own talents and abilities,
build on them, utilize them to your greatest advantage. This is where you can build your name and
popularity. Physically challenged people like Jose Feliciano and other blind singers did not brood
over their physical disabilities. They recognize that they have a golden voice so they search for
ways to enrich that talent and now they have won international fame in the field of music.
Journal Reflection from My Banner

Write about your banner.
1. What do you consider as your weaknesses, abilities and talents?
2. What are the remedies you will take to improve or compensate for your weakness?
3. How can you further enrich your assets and strengths?
4. Where and how do you use it to your best advantage?
Story: YOU NEED TO TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR FUTURE by Bo Sanchez

There are three kinds of people in this world:
The first is the Moviegoer. This person watches the movie of their lives, admires some parts and
criticizes others. Aside from that, they do nothing else. All she says the whole day is, “I like this thing and but
I don’t like that thing.” The Moviegoer feels she has absolutely no control of their lives --- except to comment
about it. Moviegoers are the most pathetic, miserable people in the world.
The second is the Actor. This person does not only watch the movie of her life. She actually
realizes she’s the Actor – and can control a big part of her life. She can actually make or break the movie –
by how well she delivers her lines and how she portrays her character. Actors are a happy bunch, realizing

they’re the start of the show and enjoy some level of control. But many times,
they wish the movie would end in another way – but realize that they have no say in such things.
The third is the Scriptwriter. This person does not only watch, and she doesn’t only act, but she
actually creates the entire movie from her mind. She determines what she will say, what she will do, and
how the movie will end. She realizes she has enormous control over her life, and sees to it that the movie of
her life will turn out beautiful.
Who are you among these three people?
Do you merely watch your life goes by?
Or do you act out a script that you feel has been handed to you?
Or do you write the script and make your life beautiful?
By the way, the Producer of the movie is God. He tells you, “Make the movie beautiful, and I will
give you all that you need for success.”
EVALUATION:
Reading: THE POWER OF JOURNAL WRITING: UNFOLDING YOUR
PERSONAL JOURNEY
The purpose of journal writing is to help you become the Scriptwriter of your
life. There are four (4) practical reasons to maintain a journal:
1. It is cost-efficient and available. Emotional stress can be dealt in many ways like talking
to a friend over a cup of coffee, eating, travelling, shopping, painting and many more but writing is
the most inexpensive. Notebook and pens are easy to find, available and do not cost so much.
2. It is preventive and pro-active. Writing yields self-awareness. When you write, you can
discover your strengths and limitations. You will know what your reactions are in different situations
and what better ways to prevent, avoid, or face your fears.
3. It is creative and productive. Journal writing expounds your imagination. You can see
various dimensions of your problem, different points of view and better solutions.
4. Lastly, it is personal and private. Unless you want to share your stories, you have the
choice to keep them to yourself. Writing is your time alone. It is my way of loving yourself. You will
not be judged by your writing.
1. How do you find this day? What are the positive things that happened? What are those
things that made you irritated or upset?
2. As you reflect on the ups and downs of your day, what may be the greatest lesson you
can learn from them? What actions have you done well and what actions you can do better?
3. What do you really want in life? What do you want to achieve for yourself, your family,
your community, your country?
4. As you close the day, what are the small and big things you are thankful of? Who are
the people that made your day extra special?
PROCESSING: Write your answers in your personal journal:

1. What have you discovered in yourself?
2. What are your core strengths?
3. What are the qualities you want to hone and improve on?
RESOURCES:
Source:http://study.com/academy/lesson/what-is-self-concept-in-psychology-definition-lesson-quiz.html;
http://study.com/academy/lesson/ideal-self-vs-real-self-definition-lesson-quiz.html
Source:http://www.chrysalisdevelopment.com/page6/page4/page4.html
http://www.learning-mind.com/7-basic-personal-effectiveness-skills/
Source: Roldan, Amelia S. 2003. On Becoming A Winner: A Workbook on Personality Development and Character Building. AR
Skills Development and Management Services (SDMS), Paranaque City, Metro Manila.
Source: Sanchez, Bo. (2006). Life Dreams Success Journal: Your Powerful Tool to Achieve and Surpass Your Dreams One Step at
a Time. Shepherd’s Voice Publishing.
Self-Check! Great job! You have completed Lesson 1. Congratulations

Quarter 3 - Module 2: Developing the Whole Person;

Five Areas of Personal Development
SUSAN B. MANALO, LPT

Personal Development
Student Learning Module
Part 1: Five Areas of Personal Development
S E N IO R H IG H S C H O O L
Subject Teacher: Ms. Susan B. Manalo

Assistant Principal: Ms. Jerlyn V. Lopez
Principal: Mrs. Jacqueline T. Mortel, Ed.D
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Lesson 2: Developing the Whole Person;

OBJECTIVE:
Evaluate his/her own thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
MOTIVATION:
Think and Share
Direction:Answer the question and share your opinions/ideas with your classmates.
Question:
How do you feel for those who early give up in life such as news about suicide, the feeling of
hopelessness, and other sad news? If you are in their position, what will you do? Explain your
answer.
Answer________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________.
INSTRUCTION:
Life seems to have become a bewildering maze at times. Thus, you try to reflect on
your common beliefs. Amidst these developments, it helps recognize how the different
physiological, cognitive, emotional, spiritual, and social developments are in a
dynamic relationship. By recognizing such changes, you can understand and evaluate
your thoughts.
1. PHYSIOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT
Development - Refers to physical changes in the body as well as the senses and changes in skills
related to movement.
Physical health is defined as the condition of your body, taking into consideration everything from
the absence of disease to fitness level.
Physical health is critical for overall well-being and can be affected by:
• Lifestyle: diet, level of physical activity, and behavior (eating unhealthy foods);
• Human biology: a person’s genetics and physiology may make it easier or harder to
achieve good physical health;
• Environment: our surroundings and exposure to factors such as sunlight or toxic
substances; and
• Healthcare service: good healthcare can help prevent illness, as well as to detect and
treat illness.
It is important to take care of your body. Live healthy, eat healthy foods, get enough sleep,
exercise regularly, and avoid drugs and alcohol. Manage stress and go for regular medical check-
ups. Practice good hygiene.

Self-check. Ask yourself regarding your Physiological Development.

1. How healthy is your physical body?
2. . Does it get enough rest and sleep?
3. Is it given nutritional food and sufficient water to help the physiological system do its functions
more optimally?
4. What aches and pains does your body suffer?
5. When was your last medical check-up?
6. What are the common illnesses in your family?
7. If you look into generations before, what sickness plagued your ancestors?
8. In the pandemic crisis, do you consider yourself safe from such viruses and diseases?
2. EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Development- It has something to do with the feelings that you experience
Emotional health is an important part of overall health. Emotionally healthy people are in control of
their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. They can cope with life’s challenges. Emotions are
responses that generate biochemical reactions in our bodies, changing the physical state.
There are many ways to improve or maintain good emotional health.

• Be aware of your emotions and reactions. Notice what in your life makes you sad, frustrated, or
angry. Try to address or change those things.
• Think before you act. Emotions can be powerful. Give yourself time to think, and be calm before
you say or do something you might regret.
• Manage stress. Try to change situations, causing you stress. Learn relaxation methods to cope
with stress.
• Strive for balance. Find a healthy balance between work and play and between activity and rest.
Make time for things you enjoy. Focus on positive things in your life.
• Take care of your physical health. Your physical health can affect your emotional health. Exercise
regularly, eat healthy meals and get enough sleep. Do not abuse drugs or alcohol.
• Connect with others. We are social creatures. We need positive connections with other people.
Self-check. Ask yourself regarding your Emotional Development:

Your own experiences when you are___________________________
-happy -sad -afraid -surprised -angry -disgusted
3. SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Development - It is about our innate capacity to relate with others, to connect, and to feel the sense
of belongingness.
Social Development refers to how people develop social and emotional skills across the lifespan,
with particular attention to childhood and adolescence. Healthy social development allows us to
form positive relationships with family, friends, teachers, and other people in our lives.
As a person develop and perceive its individuality within a community, he/she also gains skills to
communicate with other people and process his/her actions. Social development most often refers
to how a person develops friendships and other relationships and how a person handles conflict
with peers.
Why is social development important?
Social development can impact many other forms of development a person experiences. Healthy
social development allows us to form positive relationships with family, friends, teachers, and other
people.

Healthy social development can help you:

• Develop Communication Skills. An ability to interact with others allows for more opportunities to
practice communications skills
• Build self-esteem. When a person is unable to make friends, it can be frustrating or even painful.
A good circle of friends reinforces a person’s comfort level with her individuality.
• Strengthen learning skills. Studies show that children who have a hard time getting along with
classmates as early as a preschool are more likely to experience later academic difficulties.
• Resolve conflicts. Stronger self-esteem and better language skills can ultimately lead to a better
ability to resolve differences with peers.
• Establish a positive attitude. A positive attitude ultimately leads to better relationships with others
and higher levels of self-confidence.
Self-check. Ask yourself regarding your Emotional Development

1. How is your relationship with your parents?
2. Do you consider yourself as friendly? Why?
3. How do you interact with other people? Are you outgoing?
4. Do you feel belongingness in your family, school, peers?
4. COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT
Development- Refers to a person’s intellectual abilities as shown in his/her thoughts, attitudes,

beliefs and values.
Cognitive development means how people think, explore, and figure things out. It is the
development of knowledge, skills, problem-solving, and dispositions, which helps a person to think
about and understand the world around them. Brain development is part of cognitive development.
This aspect of the self is enhanced when one attends school to study and learn or engages in other
mental endeavors.
Mental abilities are developed by engaging in intellectual pursuits such as studies, work, and
figuring out how best to deal with challenges—thinking, planning, organizing, evaluating, and
maximizing cognitive abilities. The more we study, the more we learn; while the more we learn, the
more we can study better.
Self-check. Ask yourself regarding your Cognitive Development

1. Have you experienced mistakes in the choices you made? How do you deal with these
situations?
2. What is your attitude towards your study habits?
3. Are you doing well in your studies?
5. SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT
Development- It is discovering oneself beyond the ego known as the soul, spirit, or the “inner
essence” that is often disregarded or taken for granted. It is experiencing a glimpse of the “inner
guide” of one’s beliefs and values in discovering the meaning of life.
Spiritual development 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 (Llaneza-Ramos, 2017). It is
when one experiences a glimpse of the “inner guide” of one’s beliefs and values as one discovers
the meaning of life. It also allows people to connect with a Higher Power that is called by many
names like "God, Buddha, Allah.” “We are Christians, we are committed to the poor, we value
people, we are partners, and are responsive.” As we grow spiritually, our attitude toward life also
changes for the better in many ways. Most of our problems stem from our perceptions and

expectations of ourselves and of the world. One will realize that this solves half the problems of our
life. Spiritual growth and development help us to imbibe humility. Spirituality and inner peace is a
way of life. It helps us to develop great strength and courage. Spiritual growth and development
help to make human beings better citizens.
Self-check. Ask yourself regarding your Spiritual Development

1. How can you tell that you believe in “God”?
2. What are the things you do that manifest your spiritual development?
Rubrics for Collage Art Work

Category 20 15 10 5
Creativity Several of the One or two of the One or two graphics The student did not
graphics or objects graphics or objects or objects were customize any of the
used in the collage used in the collage made or customized items on the collage.
reflect an exceptional reflect creativity in by the student, but
degree of student their creation and/or the ideas were
creativity in their display. typical rather than
creation and/or creative.
display
Design Graphics are Graphics are Graphics are Graphics are
trimmed to an trimmed to an trimmed to an untrimmed or of
appropriate size and appropriate size and appropriate size and inappropriate size
interesting shape interesting shape interesting shape, and/or shape. It
and are arranged and are arranged but the arrangement appears little
well, some in front with some items in of items is not very attention was given
and some behind. front and others effective. to designing the
behind. collage.
Attention to Theme The artwork gives a The artwork gives a The artwork gives a The explanations are
reasonable reasonable fairly reasonable weak, illustrating
explanation of how explanation of how explanation of how difficulty in
every item in the most items in the most items in the understanding how
collage is related to collage are related to collage are related to to relate items to the
the assigned theme. the assigned theme. the assigned theme. assigned theme.
Number of Items The collage includes The collage includes The collage includes The collage contains
15 or more items, 10-14 different items. 9 different items. fewer than 9 different
each different. items.
Titles and Text Titles and text were Titles and text were Titles and text were Titles/and or text are
written clearly and written clearly and written clearly and hard to read, even
were easy to read were easy to read were easy to read when the reader is
from a distance. Text close-up. Text varied close-up. There was close.
varied in color, size in color, size, and/or little variation in the
and/or style for style for different text appearance of text.
different text elements.
elements.

UNIT I: SELF- DEVELOPMENT

Connecting Thoughts, Feelings, and
Behaviors for Evaluating One’s Self

Part II: Connecting Thoughts, Feelings, and


instruction
instruction.


Part II: Connecting Thoughts, Feelings, and
OBJECTIVE:
Show the connections between thoughts , feelings and behaviors in actual life situations.
MOTIVATION:
Changing Life Patterns
A Story That Prove It’s Never Too Late to Change Your Life "At 41, I left my boyfriend, job, condo
and moved back home." —Jill Sherer Murray, 54, Doylestown, PA What’s New 17
"Even though I had everything I had ever wanted, and lived in a great city for almost 20
years, I was being held back. My life simply wasn't moving me forward in the direction of my
dreams or allowing me to grow in the ways I truly wanted. While my life was good, it just wasn't
good enough. There were things I wanted to do and be and have that I knew were out there, but if I
stayed where I was, they'd remain outside of grasp. I wanted marriage and, after 12 years, my
boyfriend still couldn't make that commitment. In fact, I recently gave a TEDx talk called "The
Unstoppable Power of Letting Go" about how I let go of that relationship. I also wanted to be a
writer and a speaker and a teacher, and, while I was writing a column for big magazine, I was also
stagnant in a corporate job that just didn't move me. And while I adored Chicago, my love for a city
just wasn't enough to keep me stuck. So, even though it was utterly terrifying and the fear of being
alone was palpable, I left anyway. I told my boyfriend it was over and put everything I owned into
my Toyota RAV4 and a moving truck and moved four states away to my hometown. It was the
scariest and best thing I'd ever done in my life. Within a year of leaving, I found myself living in a
bucolic artist's community, writing a blog called 'Diary of a Writer in Mid-Life Crisis' for a well-known
literary magazine, freelance writing, and enjoying a happy engagement to a wonderful man I
thought I'd never find."
Source: Reader’s Digest, 15 Stories That Prove It’s Never Too Late to Change Your Life
Instruction:
1. After you read the story above, think about an event/situation in your life that really changed you.
2. In the table below, write at least three events /situations and the ways on how you improved
yourself.
Event/Situation Reaction Changes you made to improve your self
Analysis: After you realize that there are things that you must change for the better, what do
you think is the main factor that changes a person? Check on the list below, which you
think of how human behaviors develop.

Environment
Feelings
Thought
Behavior
INSTRUCTION:
Thoughts, Feelings, and Behavior
The only things we can control in life are our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. If we can
manage those, we can achieve our goals and gain success in life.
To have this level of control, we need to learn about the science-based patterns behind our
emotions and thoughts and manage them. If we know how our minds work, we can be intentional
about influencing our thinking and feeling patterns. We can evaluate reality more clearly, make
better decisions, and improve our ability to achieve our goals. Thus, we gain greater agency and
the quality of living intentionally. How do our minds work? Intuitively, our mind feels like a cohesive
whole. We perceive ourselves as intentional and rational thinkers. However, cognitive science
research shows that in reality, the intentional part of our mind is similar to a little rider on top of a
huge elephant of emotions and intuitions. Roughly speaking, we have two thinking systems. Daniel
Kahneman, who won the Nobel Prize for his research on behavioral economics, calls them
“System 1” and “System 2."
Nevertheless, I think the terms “autopilot system” and “intentional system” describe them more
clearly and intuitively. The autopilot system corresponds to our emotions and intuitions. Its
cognitive processes take place mainly in the amygdala and other parts of the brain that developed
early in evolution. This system guides our daily habits, helps us make snap decisions, and reacts
instantly to dangerous life-and-death situations (such as saber-toothed tigers) through the freeze,
fight or flight stress response. While it helped us survive in the past, the fight-or-flight response is
not an excellent fit for modern life.
We have many small stresses (and big stresses) that are not life-threatening, but the autopilot
system treats them like tigers. This produces an unnecessarily stressful everyday life experience
that undermines our mental and physical well-being. Moreover, while the snap judgments resulting
from intuitions and emotions might feel real because they are fast and powerful, they sometimes
lead us in the wrong, in systemic and predictable ways.
The intentional system reflects our rational thinking and centers around the prefrontal cortex: the
part of the brain that evolved more recently. According to recent research, it developed as humans
started to live within larger social groups. This thinking system helps us handle more complex
mental activities, such as managing individual and group relationships, logical reasoning,
probabilistic thinking, and learning new information and patterns of thinking and behavior.
While the automatic system requires no conscious effort to function, the intentional system takes
deliberate effort to turn on, and it is mentally tiring. Fortunately, with enough motivation and
appropriate training, the intentional system can turn on when the autopilot system is prone to make
errors, especially costly ones.
The autopilot system is like an elephant. It is by far the most powerful and predominant of the two
systems.

Our emotions can often overwhelm our rational thinking. Moreover, our intuitions and habits
determine the large majority of our lives, which we spend on autopilot mode. That is not a bad thing
at all. It would be mentally exhausting to think intentionally about every action and decision. The
intentional system is like the elephant rider. It can guide the elephant deliberately to go in the
direction that matches that of our actual goals. Indeed, the elephant part of the brain is huge and
unwieldy. It is slow to turn and change, and it stampedes at threats, but we can train the elephant.
Your rider can be an elephant whisperer. Over time, you can use the intentional system to change
your automatic thinking, feeling, and behavioral patterns. In this way, you will become a better
agent in terms of taking charge of your life and reaching your goals. I hope this information fills you
with optimism. You can use these strategies to get what you want and achieve success in life!
From the Author, Gleb Tsipursky Ph. D., April 13, 2016
An example of such interconnection of Thoughts, Feelings, and Behavior is when we experience

the pandemic crisis. Surely we cannot control the things that have to happen, especially the spread
of the virus or the many deaths and cases steadily rising. However, from the citations from Dr.
Tsipursky, the only manageable and controllable aspect that we can use to combat what we are
experiencing are the things that we already
have. Further, they are readily available, within your reach, within your aspect of control.
Our perception of stress, brought mainly by the

pandemic times, can be directed to productive use, only if we
make the necessary effort to change. The Personality Theory of
Bandura (Bandura, 2006), suggests that we learn mostly
through observations—observing others' actions, 20 behaviors,
and the outcome of these behaviors. The more productive and
positive the outcome of behaviors observed, the more the
behavior is highly repeated and eventually rewarded. Our
practical adjustment to the pandemic times is already an
example. How people adjust to such a crisis—for some, can
adjust easily and understand the predicament that they are
experiencing. Meanwhile, others are good at perceiving such
good qualities of adjustment and understanding that becomes
highly desirable.
Albert Bandura’s study does not only involve observations, but it expounds on the sphere of
influence. These include the influence of the environment and vice-versa. Our thoughts (thinking),
feelings, and behavior influence the environment (and those merely observing). Even though the
environmental times are changing, we still have our capacity to decide and perceive change, of
course, ourselves in the process as the most significant factor.
People’s responses change as they encounter new situations. Research shows that people who
believe in their capacity to excel tend to perform better. People with high self-efficacy view
challenges as an opportunity to be equipped. Believing that such moments are learning
experiences, they commit to finishing the tasks— whatever it takes. They keep pushing forward
despite discouragements. Meanwhile, people with weak self-efficacy do not believe in their ability
to succeed. Thus, they avoid tasks that they think are too difficult. When evaluating themselves,
they only focus on their weaknesses. With this kind of mindset, they easily give up. Therefore, how
one sees oneself matters! What a person believes he/she can and cannot do matters! One’s
beliefs about oneself can determine one’s future.
Our personal development is not only limited to the physical and intellectual aspects. One must be
aware that human development involves holistic development—physiologically, emotionally,

cognitively, socially, and spiritually. Thus, when we look at ourselves, we must take into account all
of these aspects. We cannot recognize some and ignore others because they are interrelated. One
aspect affects all the others. If one wants to be a healthy human being, one must pay attention to
those aspects of development.
EVALUATING ONE’S THOUGHTS, FEELINGS AND BEHAVIOR
Defining Thoughts, Feelings and Behavior
Before we go on through further discussions of the lesson, let us be familiar with the following
terms:
Thoughts Feelings Behavior

According to dictionary.com - Both emotional experiences In psychology, behavior
the product of mental activity; and physical sensations — consists of an organism's
that which the capacity or such as hunger or pain — external reactions to its
faculty of thinking, reasoning, bring about feelings, according environment. Other aspects of
imagining; a consideration or to Psychology Today. Feelings psychology, such as emotions,
reflection; meditation, are a conscious experience, thoughts, and other internal
contemplation, or recollection: although not every conscious mental processes, don't
one thinks experience, such as seeing or usually fall under the category
believing. of behavior. Behavior may be
modified 21 according to
positive or negative
reinforcements from the
organisms of environment or
according to self-directed
intentions.
Thoughts, Feelings, and Behavior: They are All Connected!
Source: https://btr.michaelkwan.com/2019/08/20/cognitive-triad/
One popular kind of counseling is called cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). It is based on the
idea that our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are all connected and influence one another. For
example, if we are feeling sad or depressed, we might have thoughts like we are not worth much of
anything, and we might do behaviors like stay in bed all day. On the other hand, if we are feeling
happy or excited, we might have thoughts like the future is bright, and we might do behaviors like
calling a friend or see a movie.

Track Your Thoughts, Feelings, and Behaviors
Sometimes it can be helpful to keep track of our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, especially if we
are feeling down and want to feel happier. Sometimes when I’m feeling down, I might not have an
explanation for it. That happened to me a couple weeks ago. I was feeling sad, but I wasn’t sure
why. If we pause and identify our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, we can learn valuable
information to move forward.
For example, some of the thoughts I experienced that coincides with being sad was the thought
that I was alone--most of my friends are already married and having their own families. The
behaviors that went along with my sadness, such as staying in my apartment, not initiating with my
friends, and not picking up the phone when someone calls.
Example of Tracking
So if I were to keep track of my thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, I might write down the following:
Time: Saturday night
Thought: I am alone. I am out of step with my friends.
Feeling: Sadness
Behavior: Isolating. Not calling friends. Not picking up the phone.
As I continue to track my thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, I begin to get more information about
what thoughts and behaviors are associated with each of my feelings. What is going on when I am
feeling Sad? Angry? Scared? Happy? Excited? Tender?
Getting this information is the first step toward making a change.
Action Step: Stop three times during your day to day activities and write down your thoughts,
feeling, and behavior. Try to do this once in the morning, once in the afternoon, and once in the
evening.
Whole Person Development
Becoming a whole person involves utilizing our heart, our soul, our mind, and our strength. These
elements are meant to operate in an integrated and holistic manner by making them work together.
Human life is complicated, consisting of many different facets—our work life, home life, social life,
spiritual life, to name a few. Balancing is the key. What we often fail to realize is that each of these
sectors of our lives impacts one another. That is where Whole Person Development comes in.
Whole Person Development is a practice based on the theory that different parts of our lives are
intricately connected. It views success and fulfillment as a product of overall life balance.

Rubrics for Video Diary
Category 15 10 5
Creativity The photos are The photos are well The photos were
excellently arranged arranged with compiled with minimal
with appropriate appropriate captions creativity.
caption
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excellent good.
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15 or more items, 10-14 different items. different items.
each different.
Titles and Text Titles and text were Titles and text were Titles and text were
written clearly and written clearly and written clearly and
were easy to read were easy to read were easy to read
from a distance. Text close-up. Text varied close-up. There was
varied in color, size in color, size, and/or little variation in the
and/or style for style for different text appearance of text.
different text elements. elements
Self-Check! Great job! You have completed Lesson3. Congratulations

UNIT I: SELF- DEVELOPMENT

Lesson 4: Developmental Stages in
Middle and Late Adolescence

Quarter 3 - Module 4: The Challenges of Middle and Late Adolescence


instruction
instruction.

Lesson 4: The Challenges of Middle

and Late Adolescence
OBJECTIVE:
 Discuss developmental tasks and challenges being experienced during adolescence

 Evaluate one’s development through the help of significant people around him/her (peers,
parents, siblings,friends,teachers, community leaders).
 Identify ways that help one become capable and responsible adolescent prepared for adult life.
MOTIVATION:
Watch the video
https://youtu.be/RiM5a-vaNkg
How the worst moments in our lives make us who we are | Andrew Solomon
Question: What particular challenges do middle and late adolescents face?

Answer:____________________________________________________________________.
INSTRUCTION:
The Challenges of Middle and Late Adolescence
Reading: THE PASSAGE TO ADULTHOOD:
CHALLENGES OF LATE ADOLESCENCE
Physical Development
 Most girls have completed the physical changes related to puberty by age 15.
 Boys are still maturing and gaining strength, muscle mass, and height and are completing the
development of sexual traits.
Emotional Development
 May stress over school and test scores.
 Is self-involved (may have high expectations and low self-concept).
 Seeks privacy and time alone.
 Is concerned about physical and sexual attractiveness.
 May complain that parents prevent him or her from doing things independently.
 Starts to want both physical and emotional intimacy in relationships.
 The experience of intimate partnerships

Social Development
 shifts in relationship with parents from dependency and subordination to one that reflects the
adolescent’s increasing maturity and responsibilities in the family and the community,
 Is more and more aware of social behaviors of friends.
 Seeks friends that share the same beliefs, values, and interests.
 Friends become more important.
 Starts to have more intellectual interests.
 Explores romantic and sexual behaviors with others.
 May be influenced by peers to try risky behaviors (alcohol, tobacco, sex).
Mental Development
 Becomes better able to set goals and think in terms of the future.
 Has a better understanding of complex problems and issues.
 Starts to develop moral ideals and to select role models.
Reading: ENCOURAGEMENT 101: The Courage to Be Imperfect

by Timothy D. Evans, Ph.D.
Encouragement is the key ingredient for improving your relationships with others. It is the
single most important skill necessary for getting along with others – so important that the lack of it
could be considered the primary cause of conflict and misbehavior. Encouragement develops a
person’s psychological hardiness and social interest. Encouragement is the lifeblood of a
relationship. And yet, this simple concept is often very hard to put into practice.
Encouragement is not a new idea. Its spiritual connotation dates back to the Bible in
Hebrews 3:11 which states “Encourage one another daily.” Encouragement, as a psychological
idea, was developed by psychiatrist Alfred Adler in the early 20th century and continued to evolve
through the work of Adler’s follower Rudolph Dreikurs. However, even today, relatively few
educators, parents, psychologists, leaders or couples have utilized this valuable concept. Most of
the time, people mistakenly use a technique like praise in an effort to “encourage” others.
Half the job of encouragement lies in avoiding discouraging words and actions. When
children or adults misbehave, it is usually because they are discouraged. Instead of building them
up, we tear them down; instead of recognizing their efforts and improvements, we point out
mistakes; instead of allowing them to belong through shared decision-making and meaningful
contributions, we isolate and label them.
Most of us are skilled discouragers. We have learned how to bribe, reward and, when that
fails, to punish, criticize, nag, threaten, interrogate and emotionally withdraw. We do this as an
attempt to control those we love, bolstered by the mistaken belief that we are responsible for the

behavior of everyone around us, especially our spouses and children. These attempts to control
behavior create atmospheres of tension and conflict in many houses.
Most commonly, we discourage in five general ways:
 We set standards that are too high for others to meet because we are overly ambitious.
 We focus on mistakes as a way to motivate change or improved behavior.
 We make constant comparisons (self to others, siblings to one another).
 We automatically give a negative spin to the actions of others.
 We dominate others by being overly helpful, implying that they are unable to do it as well.
Encouragement is not a technique nor is it a special language used to gain compliance.
Encouragement conveys the idea that all human beings are worthwhile, simply because they exist.
In one sentence, Mr. Rogers does more for a child’s sense of adequacy than a hundred instances
of praise when he says, “I like you just the way you are.” Not I like you when you do it well enough,
fast enough and get it all correct. Encouragement develops children’s psychological hardiness --
their ability to function and recover when things aren’t going their way.
Encouragement enhances a feeling of belonging which leads to greater social interest.
Social interest is the tendency for people to unite themselves with other human beings and to
accomplish their tasks in cooperation with others. The Junior League mission of “developing the
potential of women and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of
trained volunteers” is rooted in the idea of social interest.
The first step to becoming an encouraging person is to learn to distinguish encouragement
from discouragement. As a rule, ask yourself: Whatever I say or do, will it bring me closer together
or farther apart from this person?
We all have the power to be more encouraging people. The choice, as always, is yours.
Reading: THE POWER OF PERSONAL DECLARATIONS

by Dr. Emily De Carlo
So often we accept the declarations that others have made concerning our own lives, well-
being or fate. It is imperative that we recognize that in order to achieve what we want in life, we
must not give our power away to others by accepting their declarations concerning our affairs.
When one decides that he or she will boldly declare good fortune, wellness, joy, etc. relative to his
or her life, all of heaven will break loose! Goodness and mercy shall surely follow.
From birth, we are often told what we are going to be. Sometimes, this is a good thing, but
suppose you have been told time and time again that "you will not amount to anything just like your
mother or father"? This is a dangerous declaration because it sets into motion the actualization of
an unwanted occurrence. All of us want to amount to something! In order to counteract this and all
of the negative declarations with their destructive potential, one must consciously replace them
with one's own declarations. In so doing, you are now in control of setting into action what you

really want to occur. You can declare that goodness and mercy shall surely follow you all the days
of your life!
The following are some declarations that you may want to make concerning your life:
I declare:
that I am totally free of all addictions.
that I will survive any attempts of others to control my life.
that I am free in my mind, body, and emotions.
that I am free to set goals and reach them.
that I am a loving individual with the capacity to give love.
that I am a child of God with all rights and privileges thereof.
that I will contribute to the welfare of others.
that I will be an ambassador of goodwill to all I meet on the journey.
that I will be a good example for others to follow.
that I will help all that I can to reach their goals.
that I will speak words of encouragement to others.
that I will find the goodness in life and focus on it.
that I will not succumb to the negative influences of others.
that I will read the information that will encourage my personal,
and spiritual growth.
that I will commit to being the best I can be.
These declarations are meant to encourage you to take control of the influences in your life.
They are suggestions as to what positive things you can speak about your own life instead of
accepting whatever has been said about you in the past. You now have the authority to plant the
seeds of love, encouragement and victory in your garden, thereby crowding out the weeds of
negativity that may already have taken root! Just as in a garden, you may have to pull and pull until
you get some weeds out. Sometimes, the negative comments and declarations of others have
taken such a stronghold in our lives, that we must persist until we see the bough not only fall, but
break into pieces. Don't be discouraged if you don't reach your goals overnight. Just remember that
even a small stream of water will crack concrete eventually!!
Reading: BEING HAPPY

You may have defects, be anxious and sometimes live irritated, but do not forget that your
life is the greatest enterprise in the world. Only you can prevent it from going into decadence.
There are many that need you, admire you and love you.
I would like to remind you that being happy is not having a sky without storms, or roads
without accidents, or work without fatigue, or relationships without disappointments.

Being happy is finding strength in forgiveness, hope in one’s battles, security at the stage
of fear, love in disagreements.
Being happy is not only to treasure the smile, but that you also reflect on the sadness. It is
not just commemorating the event, but also learning lessons in failures. It is not just having joy with
the applause, but also having joy in anonymity.
Being happy is to recognize that it is worthwhile to live, despite all the challenges,
misunderstandings and times of crises.
Being happy is not inevitable fate, but a victory for those who can travel towards it with
your own being.
Being happy is to stop being a victim of problems but become an actor in history itself. It is
not only to cross the deserts outside of ourselves, but still more, to be able to find an oasis in the
recesses of our soul. It is to thank God every morning for the miracle of life.
Being happy is not being afraid of one's feelings. It is to know how to talk about ourselves.
It is to bear with courage when hearing a "no". It is to have the security to receive criticism, even if
is unfair. It is to kiss the children, pamper the parents, have poetic moments with friends, even if
they have hurt us.
Being happy means allowing the free, happy and simple child inside each of us to live;
having the maturity to say, "I was wrong"; having the audacity to say, "forgive me". It is to have
sensitivity in expressing, "I need you"; to have the ability of saying, "I love you." So that your life
becomes a garden full of opportunities for being happy...
In your spring-time, may you become a lover of joy. In your winter, may you become a
friend of wisdom. And when you go wrong along the way, you start all over again. Thus you will be
more passionate about life. And you will find that happiness is not about having a perfect life but
about using tears to water tolerance, losses to refine patience, failures to carve serenity, pain to
lapidate pleasure, obstacles to open the windows of intelligence.
Never give up ... Never give up on the people you love. Never give up from being happy
because life is an incredible show. And you are a special human being!

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RIZAL COLLEGE OF TAAL

Senior High School Department

SUSAN B. MANALO, LPT 1

SUSAN B. MANALO, LPT 2

SUSAN B. MANALO, LPT 3

In the spaces indicated by numbers, write down the following:

BUILD ON YOUR STRENGTHS AND WORK ON YOUR WEAKNESSES

Journal Reflection from My Banner

Story: YOU NEED TO TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR FUTURE by Bo Sanchez

SUSAN B. MANALO, LPT 4

PROCESSING: Write your answers in your personal journal:

Self-Check! Great job! You have completed Lesson 1. Congratulations

SUSAN B. MANALO, LPT 5

Quarter 3 - Module 2: Developing the Whole Person;

SUSAN B. MANALO, LPT

Subject Teacher: Ms. Susan B. Manalo

Hello dear students! This learning module is a tool that provides

Parts of the learning module

Motivation: This section aims to stimulate and to facilitate learning activity

SUSAN B. MANALO, LPT

Lesson 2: Developing the Whole Person;

Five Areas of Personal Development

SUSAN B. MANALO, LPT

Self-check. Ask yourself regarding your Physiological Development.

Development- It has something to do with the feelings that you experience

There are many ways to improve or maintain good emotional health.

Self-check. Ask yourself regarding your Emotional Development:

Why is social development important?

SUSAN B. MANALO, LPT

Healthy social development can help you:

Self-check. Ask yourself regarding your Emotional Development

Development- Refers to a person’s intellectual abilities as shown in his/her thoughts, attitudes,

Self-check. Ask yourself regarding your Cognitive Development

SUSAN B. MANALO, LPT

Self-check. Ask yourself regarding your Spiritual Development

Rubrics for Collage Art Work

Self-Check! Great job! You have completed Lesson 2. Congratulations

SUSAN B. MANALO, LPT

UNIT I: SELF- DEVELOPMENT

SUSAN B. MANALO, LPT

Subject Teacher: Ms. Susan B. Manalo

Hello dear students! This learning module is a tool that provides

Parts of the learning module

Motivation: This section aims to stimulate and to facilitate learning activity

SUSAN B. MANALO, LPT

Lesson 3: Developing the Whole Person;

Event/Situation Reaction Changes you made to improve your self

SUSAN B. MANALO, LPT

SUSAN B. MANALO, LPT

An example of such interconnection of Thoughts, Feelings, and Behavior is when we experience

Our perception of stress, brought mainly by the

SUSAN B. MANALO, LPT

EVALUATING ONE’S THOUGHTS, FEELINGS AND BEHAVIOR

Defining Thoughts, Feelings and Behavior

Thoughts Feelings Behavior

Thoughts, Feelings, and Behavior: They are All Connected!

SUSAN B. MANALO, LPT

Track Your Thoughts, Feelings, and Behaviors

Getting this information is the first step toward making a change.