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Personal
Development
Quarter 1– Module 2:
Developing the Whole Person
Personal Development– Grade 12
Quarter 1 – Module 2: Developing the Whole Person
First Edition, 2020

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Personal
Development
Quarter 1 – Module 2:
Developing the Whole Person
Introductory Message
For the facilitator:
As a facilitator, you are expected to orient the learners on how to
use this module. You also need to keep track of the learners' progress
while allowing them to manage their own learning at home.
Furthermore, you are expected to encourage and assist the learners as
they do the tasks included in the module.

For the learner:

As a learner, you must learn to become responsible of your own
learning. Take time to read, understand, and perform the different
activities in the module.
As you go through the different activities of this module be
reminded of the following:
1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any
part of the module. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the
exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer Let Us Try before moving on to the other
activities.
3. Read the instructions carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking
your answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are done.
If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this
module, do not hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always
bear in mind that you are not alone. We hope that through this material,
you will experience meaningful learning and gain deep understanding
of the relevant competencies. You can do it!

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 Let Us Learn

This module will help you realize that our thoughts are affecting
the way we feel. Our feelings and emotions have a humongous impact
on our outlook. What we feel drives us to do certain things that
ultimately leads to specific results. Our thoughts lead to our feelings,
which lead to our actions, which lead to results. Our thoughts then
become beliefs. Beliefs then become automatic thoughts that drive
behaviors.

After studying this lesson, you should be able to:

1. Evaluate his/her own thoughts, feelings, and behaviors (EsP-
PD11/12DWP-Ib-2.2).
2. Establish connections between thoughts, feelings, and
behaviors in actual life situations (EsP-PD11/12DWP-Ib-2.3).

CONTENT STANDARD

The learners demonstrate an understanding of the various aspects

of holistic development: physiological, cognitive, psychological,
spiritual, and social development.

PERFORMANCE STANDARD

The learners shall be able to illustrate the connections between

thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in a person’s holistic development.

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 Let Us Try

Activity: My Diary

Assessing Your Own Aspects. Note down your impressions, thoughts,

feelings and how you experience each of these four levels (physical, mental,
emotional, spiritual) in your life currently. Note down any ideas you have
about steps you can take towards greater development and balance. It is also
worth noting down any areas of resistance that comes up on each level. Take
a few minutes to think and write about which of the four aspects you have
developed quite well and which one(s) might need a little more attention and
expression in your life. Write this in your journal

Physical: Are you physically healthy and active? Do you like and feel
comfortable in your body? Do you enjoy your sexuality? Are you comfortable
in the material world? Are you practical, down to earth, independent?

Mental: Are you satisfied with your intellect? Can you think and express
yourself clearly? Do you have a belief system that supports you and works for
you? Are you open to new ideas without being overly impressionable?

Emotional: Are you in touch with your feelings and able to express them
appropriately? Do you allow yourself to feel the full range of emotions - fear,
sadness, anger, as well as love and joy - or do you find that certain emotions
make you uncomfortable? Are you able to set appropriate boundaries with
people? Can you relate to others in a close, intimate way?

Spiritual: Do you feel a sense of connection to your spiritual source? Are you
able to spend time quiet and alone, just "being"? Do you have a relationship
with your own inner wisdom or intuitive guidance? Do you have moments
when you feel at one with everything or part of something greater?

Your output will be rated using the rubric below.

Areas of 4 3 2 1
Assessment

Ideas Presents ideas in an Presents ideas in a Ideas are too Ideas are vague
original manner consistent manner general or unclear

Organization Strong and organized Organized Some No organization;

beg/mid/end. beg/mid/end organization; lack
attempt at a beg/mid/end
The introduction is The introduction beg/mid/end
inviting, states the main states the main There is no clear
topic, and provides an topic and provides The introduction introduction,
overview of the paper. an overview of the states the main structure, or
Information is relevant and paper. A topic. A conclusion.
presented in a logical order. conclusion is conclusion is
The conclusion is strong. included. included.

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Understanding Writing shows strong Writing shows a Writing shows Writing shows
understanding clear adequate little
understanding understanding understanding

Word Choice uses vivid words and uses vivid words uses words that uses a limited
phrases. and phrases. The communicate vocabulary.
choice and clearly, but the Jargon or clichés
placement of writing lacks may be present
words is variety and detract from
inaccurate at the meaning.
times and/or
seems overdone.

Sentence Sentence structure Sentence structure Sentence No sense of

Structure enhances meaning is evident; structure is sentence
sentences mostly limited; structure or flow
flow sentences need
to flow

Let Us Study

Reading: The Four Aspects of "Self"

Human life consists of four aspects: the physical, mental, emotional,
and spiritual levels of existence. In order to find balance, wholeness, and
fulfillment in our lives, we need to heal, develop, and integrate all four of
these aspects within ourselves.

Our physical aspect, is of course, our physical body. It also includes

our ability to survive and thrive in the material world. Developing the
physical level of our being involves learning to take good care of our bodies,
and to enjoy them. It also means developing the skills to live comfortably
and effectively in the world.

Our mental aspect is our intellect, our ability to think and

reason. The mental level of our existence consists of our thoughts,
attitudes, beliefs and values. Our minds can be our greatest gifts, and at
times, our greatest curse. Our minds can cause us to have terrible
confusion or bring us profound understanding. Developing the mental level
of our being allows us to think clearly, remain open minded, yet discern
intelligently. Our minds enable us to gather knowledge and wisdom from
our life experience and from the world around us.

Our emotional aspect is our ability to experience life deeply, to relate

to one another and the world on a feeling level. It's the part of us that seeks
meaningful contact and connection with others. Developing the emotional
level of our being allows us to feel the full range of the human experience

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(with the five senses), and find fulfillment in our relationships with ourselves
and each other.

Our spiritual aspect is our inner essence, our soul, the part of us
that exists beyond time and space. It connects us with the universal source
and the oneness of all life. Developing our awareness of the spiritual level
of our being allows us to experience a feeling of "belonging" in the universe,
a deeper meaning and purpose in our lives, and a broader perspective than
we have from our personality alone. The spiritual level provides a
foundation for the development of the other levels.

All four of these aspects are equally important. If we want to feel whole
and lead healthy, satisfying lives, we need to focus a certain amount of time
and attention on understanding, developing, healing, and integrating each
aspect.

Reading: Self-Awareness

Self-awareness can be seen as the knowledge, understanding, and

assessment of one's own strengths, weaknesses, and personality in a way
that can help a person pinpoint how such things impact one's own
behavior, as well as the behavior of others.

It is about learning to better understand why you feel what you feel and
why you behave in a particular way. Once you begin to understand this
concept you then have the opportunity and freedom to change things about
yourself enabling you to create a life that you want. It is almost impossible
to change and become self-accepting if you are unsure as to who you are.
Having clarity about who you are and what you want can be empowering,
giving you the confidence to make changes.

Reading: How to Become More Self-Aware Throughout Your Life

1. Look at yourself objectively.

Trying to see yourself as you really are can be a very difficult process, but
if you make the right efforts, getting to know your real self can be extremely
rewarding. When you are able to see yourself objectively, you can learn how
to accept yourself and find ways to improve yourself in the future.

So, what is an easy way to get started with this?

• Try to identify your current understanding by writing out your

perceptions. These may be things that you think you are good at
doing, or that you need to improve. The key here is to understand

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 what makes you tick, but NOT worry about comparing yourself to
others.
• Think about the things you are proud of, or any accomplishment
that really stand out throughout your life.
• Think about your childhood and what made you happy back then.
What has changed and what has remained the same? What are the
reasons for the changes?
• Encourage others to be honest with you about how they feel about
you, and take what they say to heart.

In the end, you will come out with a fresh new perspective on yourself and
your life.

2. Keep a journal.

You can write about anything in your journal, even if it is not related to
your goals. Recording your thoughts on paper helps to relieve your mind
of those ideas and clears it up to make space for new information and
ideas.

Take some time each night to write in your journal about your thoughts
and feelings, and your successes and failures for the day. This will help
you grow and move forward in your achievements.

As you self-reflect, take some time to think about how you are a leader,
and how people working under you likely view you. Think about what you
do to help other people, and if you could possibly do more. What are your
values, and what is most important to you right now?

3. Write down your goals, plans, and priorities.

Plan out your goals so they turn from ideas into a step-by-step process.
Break down your larger goal into mini goals so it seems less overwhelming,
and tackle it head on.

4. Perform daily self-reflection.

To have self-awareness, you must do self-reflection. This requires setting
aside some time, hopefully every day, to honestly look at yourself as a
person and a leader. Committing to this practice can help you improve.

5. Practice meditation and other mindfulness habits.

Meditation is the practice of improving your mindful awareness. Most types

of meditation focus on the breath, but not all meditation and mindfulness
have to be formal. You can also find greater clarity from regular moments
of reflection.
During your meditations, you may stop to think about some specific
questions.

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 • What is your goal?
• What are you doing that is working?
• What are you doing that is acting as a hindrance to your success?
• How can you change your process to improve it?

6. Ask trusted friends to describe you.

How are we supposed to know what other people think of us? We have to
listen to the feedback of our peers and mentors and let them play the role
of an honest mirror. Tell your friends when you are looking for open,
honest, critical, and objective perspectives. Allow your friends to feel safe
while they are giving you an informal yet honest view.

Let Us Practice

For every situations, decide whether the person followed these guidelines
for mindful speech:
Is what I want to say True?
Is what I want to say Helfpul?
Am I the best one to say it?
Is it necessary to say it Now?
Is it Kind to this person and others?
(THINK definition from Mindfulness for Teen Anxiety by Christopher
Willard)

In your journal, for each number, mark / for yes, X for no, or ? if you’re
not sure. There could be more than one correct answer. The purpose of this
activity is to reflect on the situations, whether you have witnessed or
experienced something similar in your own life.

1. I did really well on an exam. I said to my friends, “I got the top score.
What did you get?

Did I T.H.I.N.K. before I spoke? __T__H__I__N__K

2. One of my friends was bragging about getting a good score on a test, and
I didn’t want to tell him I failed. I said, “congratulations”, then started
talking about something else.

Did I T.H.I.N.K. before I spoke? __T__H__I__N__K

3. People kept telling me about this strange color Mrs. Jenkins dyed her
hair. When I saw her, I didn’t think it looked that bad, so I told her, Your
hair’s not as weird as everyone say it is.”

Did I T.H.I.N.K. before I spoke? __T__H__I__N__K

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4. A woman with a big belly was about to enter the building. I told my
friend, “We need to go open the door for that lay. She is pregnant.

Did I T.H.I.N.K. before I spoke? __T__H__I__N__K

5. A girl told her friend to hold the door open for me because I am
incapable. I said, “hey, I can do it!

Did I T.H.I.N.K. before I spoke? __T__H__I__N__K

6. A boy told his friend to hold the door open for me because I am pregnant.
I said, “thank you for holding the door, but I am actually not pregnant.”

Did I T.H.I.N.K. before I spoke? __T__H__I__N__K

7. I saw a couple of kids cheating on a test. I went up to the teacher after

class and told him what I had seen.

Did I T.H.I.N.K. before I spoke? __T__H__I__N__K

8. I saw a girl looking at her phone during a test. I went up to the teacher
after class and told him she was cheating.

Did I T.H.I.N.K. before I spoke? __T__H__I__N__K

9. I saw Maria’s boyfriend leaving the movie theater with another girl. I
called Maria and said her boyfriend was cheating on her.

Did I T.H.I.N.K. before I spoke? __T__H__I__N__K

10. I saw Maria’s boyfriend leaving the movie theater with another girl. I
went up to them and said hi, and asked, “Where’s Maria tonight?”

Did I T.H.I.N.K. before I spoke? __T__H__I__N__K

Output will be rated using the rubric below.

Areas of 4 3 2 1
Assessment

Neatness and Output is easy to Output is neat and Output needs effort and Output not legible
Appearance read, neat and well organized work
organized

Understanding shows strong shows a clear shows adequate shows little

understanding understanding understanding understanding

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 Let Us Practice More

Living Mindfully is like being an artist; you need the right tools to practice
your craft, and you need to constantly refine your techniques to achieve your
creative potential. Answer the following questions mindfully.

1. Has someone ever asked you a question that you really did not want to
answer? How did you respond?

2. Have you ever gotten (or given) a “compliment” that really was not a
compliment? How did you feel afterwards?

3. Did you ever do something to be helpful that turned out badly? What
happened? What do you wish had happened?

4. Have you ever caught someone cheating (either on a test or on a

boyfriend/girlfriend)? Did you say anything? Why or why not?

5. Have you ever gotten in trouble because someone caught you cheating (or
thought you were cheating)? What happened? What do you wish had
happened?

6. In what other situations have you seen someone T.H.I.N.K. (or not) before
speaking? What happened?

Your answers will be rated using the rubric below.

Areas of 4 3 2 1
Assessment

Ideas Presents ideas in an Presents ideas in a Ideas are too Ideas are vague
original manner consistent manner general or unclear

Organization Strong and organized Organized Some No organization;

beg/mid/end. beg/mid/end organization; lack
attempt at a beg/mid/end
The introduction is The introduction beg/mid/end
inviting, states the main states the main There is no clear
topic, and provides an topic and provides The introduction introduction,
overview of the paper. an overview of the states the main structure, or
Information is relevant and paper. A topic. A conclusion.
presented in a logical order. conclusion is conclusion is
The conclusion is strong. included. included.

Understanding Writing shows strong Writing shows a Writing shows Writing shows
understanding clear adequate little
understanding understanding understanding

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Word Choice uses vivid words and uses vivid words uses words that uses a limited
phrases. and phrases. The communicate vocabulary.
choice and clearly, but the Jargon or clichés
placement of writing lacks may be present
words is variety and detract from
inaccurate at the meaning.
times and/or
seems overdone.

Sentence Sentence structure Sentence structure Sentence No sense of

Structure enhances meaning is evident; structure is sentence
sentences mostly limited; structure or flow
flow sentences need
to flow

Let Us Remember

We can manage our emotions well, align our behavior with our values,
and understand correctly how others perceive us, if we become mindful of
what we think.

Our thoughts, feelings and actions are greatly intertwined. Negative

thoughts are catastrophizing our wellbeing. Just like our thoughts can be
automatic, behaviors can be mindless as well. To negate the outcomes of these
behaviors, we need to examine our beliefs first. We may perceive and look at
things differently. We also need to assess our current state, emotions, and
environment. Instead of asking why, (why I am feeling so sad? Why did my
friends get angry at me?) ask what (What are the situations that makes me
feel sad?). There might be factors that are outside of our control and
recognizing these will guide us to fix the situation.

Ideally, over time, you’ll use various methods to slowly gain a deeper
understanding of who you are, what you want, and how those things overlap
or conflict with how you behave, think, and feel.

Let Us Assess
Test 1. Multiple Choice
Read each statement carefully. Answer what is being asked, then select the
right answer from the choices given. Write your answers in a separate sheet
of paper.
1. Does a solitary activity such as reading a book contribute to the
development of self'?

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 A. No, because the 'self' develops through external social interactions.
B. No, because the 'self' only develops through interactions with the
mother.
C. Yes, because the 'self' only develops through reading psychology books.
D. Yes, solitary activities can contribute to the development of 'self'.

2. The ability to identify, understand, and manage your emotions is known as

_____.
A. Emotional intelligence B. Intelligence Quotient
C. Mental Intelligence D. Wisdom
3. One problem with introspection is that _____.
A. people don't do it very often
B. people don't know what motivates them
C. people don't know why they feel some things
D. all the answers are correct

4. The ability to know and assess one's own strengths, weaknesses, and
personality is known as _____.
A. Emotional intelligence B. Intelligence Quotient
C. Mental intelligence D. Self awareness

5. Managers who are self-aware and have a high emotional intelligence tend
to _____.
A. have teams who are depressed
B. have upbeat teams with better performances
C. yell at their teams to get them to work harder
D. be aware of their own emotions but not those of others

Test II. Essay

Read the question and answer succinctly. Write your answer in a separate
sheet of paper. Your answer will be evaluated by the rubric below.

1. Illustrate the connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions. You may
use a graphic organizer for your illustration. Using a real-life experience,
describe and explain your illustration.

Areas of 4 3 2 1
Assessment

Ideas Presents ideas in an Presents ideas in a Ideas are too Ideas are vague
original manner consistent manner general or unclear

Organization Strong and organized Organized Some No organization;

beg/mid/end. beg/mid/end organization; lack
attempt at a beg/mid/end
The introduction is The introduction beg/mid/end
inviting, states the main states the main

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 topic, and provides an topic and provides The introduction There is no clear
overview of the paper. an overview of the states the main introduction,
Information is relevant and paper. A topic. A structure, or
presented in a logical order. conclusion is conclusion is conclusion.
The conclusion is strong. included. included.

Understanding Writing shows strong Writing shows a Writing shows Writing shows
understanding clear adequate little
understanding understanding understanding

Word Choice uses vivid words and uses vivid words uses words that uses a limited
phrases. and phrases. The communicate vocabulary.
choice and clearly, but the Jargon or clichés
placement of writing lacks may be present
words is variety and detract from
inaccurate at the meaning.
times and/or
seems overdone.

Sentence Sentence structure Sentence structure Sentence No sense of

Structure enhances meaning is evident; structure is sentence
sentences mostly limited; structure or flow
flow sentences need
to flow

Let Us Enhance

If you were to play a song about your thoughts or feelings, what song would
you play?” For this activity, write a spoken poetry/song showing your
thoughts, feelings and emotions. Your output will be rated using the rubric
below.

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CATEGORY Excellent - 4 Good - 3 Satisfactory - 2 Needs Improvement - 1
THE WRITING Student devoted a lot of time Student devoted adequate time Student devoted some time Student devoted little time and
PROCESS / and effort to the writing and effort to the writing process and effort to the writing effort to the writing process. It
process and worked hard to and worked to get the job done. process but was not very appears that the student does not
EFFORT make the poem a good read. The poem may have one or two thorough. Does enough to care about the assignment. The
The poem has no errors. errors. get by. There are several poem has many errors.
errors.
TITLE The poem has a title that The poem has a title that relates The poem has a title The poem has no title
clearly relates to the poem and to the poem
adds interest to the theme or
message of the poem
NEATNESS The final draft of the poem is The final draft of the poem is The final draft of the poem The final draft is not neat or
readable, clean, neat and readable, neat and attractive. It is readable and some of the attractive. It looks like the
attractive. It is free of erasures may have one or two erasures, pages are attractive. It looks student just wanted to get it done
and crossed-out words. It but they are not distracting. It like parts of it might have and didn’t care what it looked
looks like the author took looks like the author took some been done in a hurry. like.
great pride in it. pride in it.
STYLE The poem is written with a The poem is written with a The poem is written The poem lacks style and the
great sense of style. The defined with style. Thoughts are somewhat with style. thoughts did not come out
poem has been well thought clear to read and understandable. Thoughts are clear to a clearly on paper.
out and makes sense to the degree.
reader.
VOCABULARY The poem is filled with The poem includes many The poem includes some The poem lacks description and
descriptive vocabulary that descriptive elements and is descriptive words and does not allow the reader to
appeals to the reader. appealing. phrases. visualize the poem.

Let Us Reflect

Did you manage to explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors? What you
think, how you feel, and how you act are interconnected and constantly
influencing each other.
It is helpful to keep track of our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, especially
if we are feeling down and want to feel happier

Answer Key

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Sample answer for Let Us Practice: How Mindful Am I?

Let Us Practice More

Sample answer.

1. Has someone ever asked you a question that you really did not want
to answer? How did you respond?

Yes, I tried my best to deviate and change the topic so that I can avoid the
question.

2. Have you ever gotten (or given) a “compliment” that really was not a
compliment? How did you feel afterwards?

Yes, I have given a compliment and received one that was not really a
compliment. Afterwards, I felt guilty on what I have done. When I received one
that wasn’t a compliment, I felt a bit sad that what they said wasn’t really
what they intended.

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3. Did you ever do something to be helpful that turned out badly? What
happened? What do you wish had happened?

Yes, I was trying to help my cousin with cooking a dish, but I accidentally
burned what we were frying. It resulted to buying new ingredients and cooking
again. During that moment, I wished that I were more mindful of what I was
doing and consulted for assistance from my cousin who had more experience
than me.

4. Have you ever caught someone cheating (either on a test or on a

boyfriend/girlfriend)? Did you say anything? Why or why not?

Yes. Back in elementary, I saw my classmate checking the answers of his

seatmate and eventually copying them. I directly went to the teacher and
reported what I saw which resulted to my classmate getting scolded by the
teacher. I felt sorry for my classmate, but I know that it was the right thing to
do.

5. Have you ever gotten in trouble because someone caught you cheating
(or thought you were cheating)? What happened? What do you wish had
happened?

No, I haven’t really gotten in trouble because of getting caught in cheating or

was mistaken by someone to be cheating.

6. In what other situations have you seen someone T.H.I.N.K. (or not)
before speaking? What happened?

One good example of a situation that I have seen wherein a person used
T.H.I.N.K. before speaking was when my classmate carefully chose his words
to correct the wrong writings on the board by our teacher. She respectfully
addressed that what our teacher has written was wrong and it resulted to a
quick correction.

Anwers to multiple choice

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1. a
2. a
3. d
4. d
5. b
 References

Book:

Barbara Fernandez, et al. Personal Development Reader, Quezon City,

Sunshine Interlinks Publishing House, Inc., 2016, 8-23

Websites:
“How to Be More Self Aware: 8 Tips to Boost Self-Awareness”, SJ Scott,
accessed July 21,2020, https://www.developgoodhabits.com/what-is-
self-awareness/
“Self-Awareness: Definition & Explanation”, Sarah Collins, accessed
August 13,20202, https://study.com/academy/lesson/self-awareness-
definition-lesson-quiz.html#transcriptHeader
“Self-Fulfilling Prophecy and The Pygmalion Effect”, Derek Schaedig,
accessed September 12,2020, https://www.simplypsychology.org/self-
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