Know Your Unknown Side.
He who knows others is wise. He who knows himself is enlightened.
– Lao Tzu
There is a difference between an
isolated behaviour and a behavioural pattern, which is a style. For example,
you may get angry and shout at people. You may say something harsh to people.
You need to know whether these are isolated behaviours or it is your nature to
get angry and shout at people with harsh words.
Unconsciously you are building
your personality and projecting your image. Two American psychologists by name
Joseph Luft and Harry Ingham developed a tool called Johari Window. According
to their theory, there are areas about ourselves which are not known to us, but
known to others. For example, we may not know that we have a pattern of using
harsh words and hurt others’ feelings.
Self awareness is an important
trait. People may not be comfortable to give you a feedback, which you may not
like. From today, spend ten minutes every day to understand you, before you
understand others. Check if you have any negative traits spoiling your
personality and image. Try to work on one negative trait every month to
eliminate the same and watch your pleasant personality grow!
(From my Book '365 Exciting Ways to Live)
N C Sridharan
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