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The "self" is the way a person recognizes himself as a person with his own experiences, characteristics, history and choices.
Definition
In psychology, the concept of "self" includes both self-image and a sense of continuity and separateness from the environment. It is not one thing, but a set of beliefs, memories, roles, evaluations and ways of relating to one's experiences. A healthy understanding of "self" helps you act coherently, but too rigid attachment to one story about yourself can limit change.
Key ideas
- Obraz siebie
- Ciągłość doświadczenia
- Tożsamość jako proces
Practice and life
Write down five sentences starting with "I am..." and then check which ones describe facts, which describe roles, and which only describe a momentary interpretation.
Common misunderstanding
It is a mistake to treat "I" as a fixed label that cannot be updated. The second mistake is confusing your momentary emotional state with your overall identity.
Questions for self-reflection
- Jakie opowieści o sobie powtarzam najczęściej?
- Które z nich pomagają mi działać, a które mnie zamykają?
- Co w moim obrazie siebie wymaga aktualizacji?