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UNIT 1:
SELF DEVELOPMENT

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WEEK NUMBER MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING COMPETENCIES

Discuss the relationship among physiological, cognitive,
psychological, spiritual, and social development
2 Evaluate his/her own thoughts, feelings, and behaviors
Show the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors
in actual life situations
Discuss developmental tasks and challenges being experienced
during adolescence
3 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
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WEEK 2
COMPETENCY 2.1
Discuss the relationship among
physiological, cognitive, psychological,
spiritual, and social development
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In the previous topics, you learned about yourself. You realized that exploring
oneself is the key to knowing yourself more. Before we begin exploring more ourselves,
let us pause and reflect on these questions:

1. What are the different aspects of myself?

2. How can I develop personal effectiveness?
3. What is holistic development?
4. What are the connections of my thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in my experience as
a middle and late adolescent?

In this lesson, you will learn to assess your own beliefs about holistic development.
We will try to explore the different aspects of yourself and how it affects your life. Holistic
development is not an overnight project but instead it must be seen as a lifelong project
you have to undertake. But upon understanding the aspects of yourself, you can slowly
understand yourself as a middle and late adolescent. Further, we will try to explore and
evaluate your own thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and how these could affect your
experiences as a middle and late adolescent.
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DO THIS

NAME: _GRADE AND SECTION:

WORKSHEET 1: DEVELOPING THE WHOLE PERSON

PART I: Let us try to assess how much you know the aspects of the self. Assess the
following situations. Choose which aspect of the self is being described in each item?
These are the following choices:

ASPECTS OF THE SELF

Physical Self
Intellectual Self
Emotional Self
Sensual Self
Interactional Self
Nutritional Self
Contextual Self
Spiritual Self or Life Force

1. Kristine is a Grade 11 student who is conscious about her looks including the way
that she dressed, her facial appearance and body figure. Determine this Aspect of
the self.
2. Fear of God. Praying the rosary. Going to church for mass, praise and worship.
These are the practices that Ester inherited from her parents.
3. Marlon is kind and respectful towards his elders. He never fails to greet them.
Which aspect of the self is being developed?
4. Sam is a youth volunteer in their barangay. Their aim is to maintain the cleanliness
of their surroundings and advocating for the proper disposal of garbage. Which
aspect of the self would Sam want to develop?
5. Tom is a hot-tempered individual. He does not listen to reasons and has the
tendency to argue. What aspect of the self Tom lacks?
6. Christine is not only concern about her feelings but her other senses as well like
speaking, touching, hearing.
7. Dave is careful in dealing with other people. He is careful in the words that he
speaks so that he does not offend other people.
8. Ellaine knows that eating junk food is bad for the health. That is why she tries to
avoid eating them and rather eat more vegetables.
9. Shane is more concern about her body image. She keeps on buying beauty
products even if she cannot afford them.
10. Karen follows the teachings of her parents to always be respectful to the elderly
and to say sorry if she commits a mistake.

NAME: _GRADE AND SECTION:

WORKSHEET 2: HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT

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Identify which category of the Holistic Development do these Aspects of the Self belong?
Place your answer on the circle provided.

NOTE: You may refer to our discussion on the Aspects of the Self

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Let us check your answer. Refer to the answer keys. If
you have more incorrect numbers than correct ones,
you do not have to worry. Part of knowing oneself is to
assess the aspects of yourself.

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ASPECTS OF THE SELF

What is my understanding of a whole person? When it says whole does it mean a

person is complete? How are my thoughts, feelings and behaviors related and how do
they interact?
These are the questions that revolve around our lesson. The aspects of the self
are complex matters that we need to chop segment by segment. At the same time, this
lesson will connect the aspects of the self when it comes to development into the different
categories of Holistic Development and how these categories connect and correlate with
each other.

There are different aspects of the self when we talk about the self-concept.
1. Physical Self – Physical description of yourself: height, weight, body areas, skin color,
facial features
2. Intellectual Self – How well you reason and solve problems, your capacity to learn and
create, general amount of knowledge, wisdom you acquired.
3. Emotional Self – Feelings, what you feel, capacity to feel and feelings associated with
others
4. Sensual Self – the senses: sight, hearing, speaking, smelling, touching
5. Interactional Self – Your strengths and weaknesses, your relations with the significant
others: friends, family, classmates and strangers in the social settings.
6. Nutritional Self – the food that you eat that would nourish your body
7. Contextual Self – How you maintain your living condition. Dealing with space,
temperature, the environment, weather, colors
8. Spiritual Self – Feelings toward religion, spirituality, spiritual development, inner peace
and joy, spiritual connections to others.

These aspects consist the different areas of our selves or what composes our
deeper selves. A deeper look on these aspects can identify specific areas that would help
regulate the self to further improve and be more stable.
When we consider the totality of the person and deeply look into a person, we look
at the person as a whole. Thus, the person will be holistically developed.
What is Holistic Development? Holistic development is a process of self-actualization and
learning that combines an individual's cognitive, physiological, social, Psychological, and
spiritual growth.

a. Physiological – the physical attributes including the five physical senses. This
correlates to the Physical Self, the Sensual Self, and the Nutritional Self
b. Cognitive – the intellectual functions of the mind: thinking, recognizing, reasoning,
analyzing, projecting, synthesizing, recalling, and assessing. This correlates to the
Contextual and Intellectual Self.
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c. Psychological – how thinking, feeling, and behaving interact and happen in a person.
This correlates to the Emotional Self.
d. Social – how an individual interacts with other individuals or groups of individuals. This
correlates with the Interactional Self.
e. Spiritual – the attribute of a person’s consciousness and beliefs, including the values
and virtues that guide and put meaning into a person’s life. This correlates with the
Spiritual Self.
Many individuals put more strong emphasis on the Physical aspect of the self. The
body is more tangible, obvious, and we respond to it easily. It may be important to some
however, some put more emphasis on the mind. Some believe that the mind directs the
information to the body including the feelings. People store both healthy and destructive
thoughts on the mind. The mind provides access to creativity and serenity which are
necessary for such processes as prayer, forgiveness, and passion.
The human emotions are the most feared aspect of the self. Some individuals are
reluctant to open up about their feelings. Some do not know how to manage them.
Managing the feelings are tricky. They are both elusive and deceptive. A decision made
under emotional stress could impact the well-being of an individual. Some negative
emotions are being suppressed or stored.
By assessing your own holistic development, you can now determine which aspect
you have given emphasis into or which aspect you failed to prioritize. Putting a balance
between each of the aspect can help the individual acquire a more developed and holistic
self.

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EXPLORE

NAME: _GRADE AND SECTION:

WORKSHEET 3: DEVELOPING THE WHOLE PERSON

1. What is my understanding of Holistic Development?

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2. What are the relations of the Aspects of the self to Holistic Development?
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3. Which aspect of Holistic Development I consider my strength? Explain further.

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4. Which aspect of Holistic Development I consider my weakness? Explain further

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REFLECTION

This activity will teach you the different aspects of self development, the correlation of
aspects of the self to Holistic Development and look for ways to further develop yourself.

NAME:_ GRADE AND SECTION: __

WORKSHEET 4: PERSONAL ASSESSMENT OF MY HOLISTIC SELF

Assess the aspect of your own development. Which aspect I feel are already developed?
Which aspect I consider my weakness or areas for improvement? Put a check mark on
each item and explain further.

HOLISTIC ALREADY DEVELOPED WEAKNESS/ WOULD

DEVELOPMENT LIKE TO DEVELOP

PHYSIOLOGICAL

COGNITIVE

PSYCHOLOGICAL

SPIRITUAL

SOCIAL
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ENRICHMENT

NAME: _GRADE AND SECTION:

WORKSHEET 5: PERSONAL ASSESSMENT OF MY HOLISTIC SELF

As a middle and late adolescent, which of the aspects am I having

most difficulty with?
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How could I further improve myself to become a more holistic

individual?
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WEEK 2
COMPETENCY 2.2
Evaluate his/her own thoughts, feelings,
and behaviors
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Just how powerful is our mind? How do our minds work? How powerful is the mind?
If we are to choose between our thoughts and feelings, what would we choose? Or do we
need to choose? Is there a balance between the minds, the heart and our actions? How
can balancing our minds, thoughts and actions make one successful?
In this lesson, we will explore the Power Triad: Thoughts, Feelings and Actions
and how these can lead one to attain success in life. In this lesson, we will also journey
to some inspiring stories of people who win in life. These success stories will inspire you
to identify the factors that lead these people to succeed and overcome obstacles in life.

DO THIS

NAME: _GRADE AND SECTION:

WORKSHEET 5: THE POWER TRIAD

Read the following situations and choose the best answer.

1. You failed to make your assignment the other night. What are you going to do?
a. Copy the assignment from your classmate.
b. Tell your teacher the truth and apologize.
2. Your classmate won during a contest. What should you say to him/her?
a. Congratulate your classmate for a job well done.
b. Bash him/her on social media.
3. You failed in one of your exams. How would you feel?
a. Angry because the exam is too difficult.
b. Will try to study more next time to be better during the exam.
4. Two of your friends had a disagreement. How would you handle the situation?
a. It is not my concern. It doesn’t matter if they have a disagreement.
b. Talk to my friends and tell them to talk about the problem rationally.
5. What is the best approach if you meet a difficult task?
a. Quit and surrender.
b. Tell myself that I can do it.
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EXPLORE

NAME: _GRADE AND SECTION:

WORKSHEET 6: THE POWER TRIAD

Looking back at the 5 questions above, reflect on the following questions:

1. What did you feel while answering the questions?
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2. What did you use while making your decision? Your thoughts, your emotions or
both? Explain further.
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3. Do you think that you made the right decision? Explain further.
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4. If my decision is not right, how would I feel?

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5. If my decision is not right, what would I do?

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KEEP THIS IN MIND

LET US DEEPEN:

THE POWER TRIAD: THOUGHTS, FEELINGS AND ACTIONS

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The only thing we can control are our minds, thoughts and behaviors. If we can
manage those, then we can attain a balance in our life. This way, we can eventually
achieve our goals and attain success in our life. According to Tony Robbins, “Take
control of your consistent emotions, and begin to consciously and deliberately reshape
your daily experience of life”. This means that by feeding positive thoughts in our minds,
we can evaluate reality more clearly, make better decisions and improve our ability to
achieve our goals. If we feed positive thoughts to our self, eventually positive feelings
and actions will follow.
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MY POWER TRIAD

MY POWER OF THOUGHT (empowering my thoughts)

- By controlling my thoughts, I take control of my life
- By controlling my thoughts, I listen to my thoughts
- What to control and how I control it
- Identifying the positive and negative thoughts
- Our perception of reality
- Managing my brain and achieving my goals
MY POWER OF FEELINGS
- Putting behind my thoughts and empowering my emotions
- By controlling my thoughts, I control my feelings
- When a situation arises, we have thoughts about that situation, those thoughts
will trigger feelings and based on our feelings arise some behavior which will
impact the situation whether positive or negative
- Changing my emotional state and putting myself in situations that would make
me feel good
MY POWER OF ACTIONS
- Empowering my action
- Doing things that are beneficial to myself
- Acting on situations that may not harm myself and others
- Making decisions that are beneficial to myself and others
- Being aware of my judgments by focusing on the process for being successful
rather than on the rewards
- Gaining inspiration from people who have gone through ups and downs in life will
eventually also inspire us to weigh down on our own decisions in life
By empowering our thoughts and feelings will eventually lead to rational
thoughts, emotional resilience, thus, having a positive mindset.
Real life stories are indeed powerful tools in facing life’s challenges and
eventually winning in life. Here are three stories of inspiring people who went
through ups and downs in life but did not give up. May their stories be a powerful
tool for you to identify the factors that may lead one to succeed.
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INSPIRING STORIES:

Activity: Analyze this … THREE SUCCESS STORIES

Manny Pacquiao’s Unbelievable Success Story
Manny Pacquiao’s Unbelievable Success Story Will Inspire You It’s 1990 in the
province of General Santos in the Philippines. Manny Pacquiao is 12 years old.
Pacquiao often speaks of his debt to his maternal uncle, Sardo Mejia, who introduced
him to boxing after he dropped out of school. It was this moment that would spark an
unforeseen passion and drive in Pacquiao to be one of the best boxers in the entire
world.
According to his autobiography, he describes watching Mike Tyson’s shocking
defeat to James “Buster” Douglas in 1990 on television with his uncle as an experience
that “changed [his] life forever.” In his hometown, he set up an open-for-all boxing
match and beat every opponent who came. He was well on the road of transforming
himself from a lanky school dropout to a junior boxing champion. Despite his success,
his family was still living in extreme poverty and hunger. They became so desperate
to the point that his father had to kill his pet dog for dinner. Pacquiao couldn’t forgive
his father for what he did so he left home, slept on cardboard boxes, and sold bread
on the streets just to make a meager living.
At that point, he also used boxing and won matches for $2 each, as a means of
escaping poverty. He soon moved to Manila and continued winning several boxing
matches, but given the increased standards of living, he wasn’t making enough to
survive. He soon got a job at a local gym doing gardening, cleaning and construction
while boxing on the side. He trained crazily all day and all night when possible, waking
up the earliest and leaving the gym at the latest possible time. Early on, his
perseverance and determination to be a part of the boxing world swayed him to cheat
and add on some weights to meet the featherweight class requirements. As the fights
got more serious, Pacquiao started getting more famous as well. He would beat
fighters from South Korea, Japan and Thailand and at the very young age of 19, he
won his first World Champion title by beating Chatchai Sasakul, the reigning World
Boxing Council (WBC) World Flyweight Champion at that time. The turning point for
Pacquiao came when he won against world-class featherweight. Boxer Marco Antonio
Barrera at the Alamodome in Texas with a TKO. After that fight, he was recognized
internationally as a force to be reckoned with. Today, at 37, he is one of the most
respected boxers. Despite his loss during the Mayweather match, he still has won the
hearts of many boxing fans both in the Philippines and worldwide. His one-of-a-kind
story will continue to inspire and it will always portray the journey of what millions of
Filipinos continue to aspire for.
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The Pia Wurtzbach Success Story

Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach was crowned “Miss Universe” at the 64th Miss Universe
2015 pageant held at Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Pia is an actress and model of
German-Philippine origin. She is Miss Philippines 2015. She symbolizes the deadly
combination of beauty with brains. Pia is a beauty-writer, chef and make-up artist. Pia
Wurtzbach was born on 24 September 1989 in Stuttgart, BadenWürttemberg. Her
father is a German and her mother is a Filipino. Pia has a younger sister. Pia was
named in keeping with the Philippines' tradition. Her middle name 'Alonzo' is her
mother's maiden name. Pia did her secondary education from ABSCBN Distance
Learning School in Quezon City. She studied Culinary Arts from the Centre for Asian
Culinary Studies, San Juan, Metro Manila.
Pia ventured into the world of glitz and glamour at the tender age of fourteen. She
joined an acting and modelling agency for children, 'Star Magic Talent'. Pia got a break
in television when she featured in K2BU, a series for teenagers, the romance
collection, 'Your Song' and the concert programme, 'ASAP'. Pia has acted in films; 'All
My Life', 'All About Love' and 'Kung Ako Na Lang Sana'. Pia was the brand
ambassador for 'Avon Teen' for a period of five years. She has graced the cover of
several prestigious fashion magazines. Pia writes for the 2bU column of 'Inquirer
Lifestyle'. She is popular as Pia Romero, her screen name. Pia is a pageant title-
holder. Her first beauty contest was the 'Binibining Pilipinas 2013'. She was the 'first
runner-up'. She participated in the 'Binibining Pilipinas 2015' as a representative of
Cagayan de Oro and won the title, paving the path for bigger victories. Pia Alonzo
walked away with the “Miss Universe” title at the Miss Universe Pageant 2015 held on
December 20 at The Axis, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.
The 26- year old beauty set the stage ablaze with her poise, incredible class and
talent in her exotically gorgeous ball gown and costumes. Pia was crowned by her
predecessor, Paulina Vega. As Miss Universe, Pia aspires to lead the youth and
spread awareness about HIV, especially in Philippines.
Source: http://successstory.com/people/pia-alonzo-wurtzbac

A Love Affair that Got Me Close to a Great Doctor

I am blissfully married and a proud mother to three young men. My husband Leo
knows that I am also engaged in another love affair, a sweet and enduring one. And
he approves, so do my sons. This love affair is with research, and it started during my
pediatric residency training. I can still remember vividly the excitement and the long
nights, the discovery of meaningful developments, the joy of reading medical journals,
the eagerness to prepare something thorough and relevant.
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The excitement I felt continued up to my postgraduate internship, my fellowship in

infectious diseases and it has lasted till now. My husband was never jealous and my
relationship with my sons never soured despite this other ongoing and never-ending
love affair. I could not ask for more. This is the best life. So last May 23, the family
accompanied me to Vigan, Ilocos Sur, to attend the 107th annual convention hosted
by the Philippine Medical Association (PMA). Being included as one of the 15 finalists
for the coveted Dr. Jose P. Rizal Memorial Awards is a proud moment for my family.
With them around, I was the proudest wife, mom and doctor.

While individual citations were being read on stage for the top awardees for
Community Leadership (Dr. Purisima A. Bueno), Government Service (Dr. Maria
Victoria M. Abesamis), Clinical Practice (Dr. Bonaleth M. De Vera) and Academe (Dr.
Estrella B. Paje-Villar), I never expected that the final citation was all about the fruits
of my other love affair, with research. “Lead investigator for the much-awaited clinical
trials on the multivalent dengue vaccine…” “repeatedly cited by researchers here and
abroad…” “served as the springboard for the Expanded Program of Immunization
(EPI) of the Department of Health…” “provided the evidence and the science…”
“extended her work to the communities…” “greater things to come that will benefit
science, medicine and the Filipino people…” “epitomizes the virtues of Dr. Jose P.
Rizal…” “…love of country and service to our countrymen…”

All these brought me back to the past 30 years of my medical, family and
community life. My love affair with research did not happen overnight. It was a journey
that began with a case presentation as a first-year pediatric resident, and a
prospective study on how to prevent early jaundice in newborns. My recommendation
that a nursery should always be facing the direction the sun rises so that a newborn
can benefit from exposure to morning sunlight won the top prize for the hospital’s
annual research competition. This did not happen once. It was a back-to-back win for
three straight years. I got hooked. Who would not be? Year 1991 was my first
immersion in dengue research. Twenty-three years later, I am now the lead
investigator of the country’s clinical trials for dengue vaccine, in the countries where
dengue is a major public health problem. It’s a vaccine the medical community
worldwide is waiting for. In Vigan, the Philippine Medical Association (PMA) bore
witness to the conferment of the award.

The title comes with a specially designed trophy in the image of Dr. Jose P. Rizal
by National Artist Napoleon V. Abueva, a gold medallion, free trip to the United States
to attend the convention of the American Academy of Family Physicians and P150,
000 worth of medicines that I can share with a civic organization of my choice. Was it
just a coincidence or pure fate that it is also the 23rd year of the presentation of the
prestigious Dr. Jose P. Rizal Memorial Awards? If the number “23” is a coincidence,
what a joyful one. If this is destiny, let me accept it with gratitude. This award is a fitting
tribute to those who have encouraged and inspired me to continue my love affair with
research — participants and their families as well as my teams in clinical trials, officials
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of the local health, school and government units, the Research Institute for Tropical
Medicine, collaborators/ partners and sponsors of my researches, Basaynon
Katiguban, Inc. and my town mates in Basey, Samar, who continue to show resiliency
despite the tragedy during the super typhoon Yolanda, the Philippine Pediatric Society
and Manila Medical Society for the recognition of my works and the nomination.

For more than three decades, I have never felt happier and accomplished than
when doing medical research. It is tiring but exciting, demanding yet humbling,
intimidating but empowering, exacting yet fulfilling. My work is my loving tribute to a
great Filipino and a fellow doctor, Jose P. Rizal, MD. (Dr. Rose Zeta Capeding is the
23rd Dr. Jose P. Rizal Memorial Awardee for Research. She is currently the head of
the Microbiology Department of the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine (RITM)
and head of the Dengue Research Group. She is the head, Section of Infectious
Diseases, Department of Pediatrics, Asian Hospital and Medical Center)

Source: http://www.philstar.com/business-life/2014/06/30/1340085/love-affair-got-
me- closegreat-doctor

REFLECT
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NAME: _GRADE AND SECTION:

WORKSHEET 7: INSPIRING STORIES

1. Can you identify with any of the characters mentioned – Manny Pacquiao, Pia
Alonzo Wurtzbach and Dra. Rpse Zeta Capading? In what ways?

2. What lessons can you learn from the character you have chosen?

3. How would like your story to be told?

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ENRICHMENT

Reflecting on all those inspiring stories, we can say that these individuals have
devoted much hard work, focus and dedication in order to reach their peak to success.
The journey was not easy, but their determination made them what they are now. There
is no single key to success. It is achievable and it is not magical. Success is about right
mindset, emotional resilience and proper behavior.

A REAL WINNER
is one who is able to:

• win over his/her battles and difficulties in life and turns them into a learning and
glorifying experience;

• find meaning in pleasant and unpleasant events in his life; • live in peace with
difficult people and difficult situations;

• win the goodwill of others, their respect and admiration;

• get what he wants using win-win strategies; never at the expense of others;

• discover and use opportunities to his best advantage;

• develop and use his talents and abilities to the best advantage and in so doing, make
meaningful contribution in making this world a better place to live in

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.
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WEEK 2
COMPETENCY 2.3
Show the connections between thoughts,
feelings and behavior in real life situations
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What is the recipe for success? According to Benjamin Franklin Fairless, there
are just four essential ingredients:

1. Choose a career you love

2. Give it the best there is in you
3. Seize your opportunities
4. Be a member of a team

Assessing one’s own development is incomplete without identifying one’s own

goals in life. Development can be more purposeful if they are directed to the achievement
of goals.
In this lesson, we will try to explore our own recipe for success and ask ourselves
these questions: what is my personal recipe for success? What will be the important
ingredients that I will include in order for my recipe to be tasty and satisfying? How do I
mix these ingredients in order to come with a successful result?
At the end of the lesson, we will be able to identify the different ingredients needed
for our Personal Recipe for success. We will be able to create our own recipe for success.
We will integrate and reflect on this recipe and implement this in the future whether you
go to college or seek for a job.
This activity involves making a personal recipe for achieving personal goals.
Review the success stories of Manny Pacquiao, Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach and Dr. Rose
Zeta-Capeding. What do you think is the recipe for success of these well-featured
individuals?
SAMPLE RECIPE FOR SUCCESS

JOLLY’S RECIPE FOR SUCCESS

INGREDIENTS:
1 kilo of hardwork ½ cup of goodwill
Half kilo of perseverance ½ cup of teamwork
1 pinch of resilience ¼ cup of patience
1 tsp. of determination 1 liter of tolerance
1 tbsp. of initiative prayer to taste

PROCEDURE:
Mix hardwork, perseverance and determination. In a separate bowl, mix initiative resilience and
patience. Mix until all ingredients blend well. Place all mix ingredients in a bowl and simmer for a while.
After a few minutes, pour the remaining ingredients in order: tolerance, goodwill and teamwork. Once
the recipe is cooked, sprinkle prayer to taste according to your palate’s desire.
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EXPLORE

NAME: _GRADE AND SECTION:

WORKSHEET 8: RECIPE FOR SUCCESS

MY PERSONAL RECIPE FOR SUCCESS WITH REFLECTION

Make your own recipe for achieving your personal goals. Identify your goal and
break it down into a recipe.

(NAME OF YOUR RECIPE)

INGREDIENTS:

PROCEDURE:
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REFLECTION

THE STORY OF THE TWO WOLVES

The following is an old Cherokee Indian story that is enlightening and helpful. One
evening an old Cherokee told his grandson about a battle that goes on inside people. He
said, "My son, the battle is between two wolves inside us all." "It is a terrible fight and it is
between two wolves. One is evil - he is anger, envy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance,
self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and ego." He continued,
"The other is good - he is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness,
benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion, and faith. The same fight is going
on inside you – and inside every other person, too." The grandson thought about it for a
minute and then asked his grandfather, "Which wolf will win?" The old Cherokee simply
replied, "The one you feed".
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Knowing which wolf to feed is the first step towards recognizing you have control
over your own self.
Have you ever had thoughts, feelings or acted in ways that were unacceptable to
yourself but felt powerless to control? The purpose of this story is to help you find ways
to manage your mind so that you can live your life more in accordance with what your
own judgment says is best for you.
As we grow up, we gradually become aware of the many things in the external
world which are largely beyond our ability to control. These include other people in
general and most events in our lives. Initially this is difficult to accept, but a more
shocking realization is that there are many things about ourselves that we seem
powerless to control.
Some of these are our own thoughts, feelings and actions which unfortunately
can be the source of much distress. It may be thoughts such as “I cannot stop hating my
teacher for not giving me high grades.” It may involve an emotion e.g. “My girlfriend left
me and I cannot stop feeling sad, lonely and unloved.” It can also be in the form of a
behavior such as the inability to control one’s craving for food such as cakes and
chocolates.
But are we indeed really powerless to control our own maladaptive thoughts,
feelings and actions? The grandfather’s answer “The one you feed” is deceivingly
simple. The results of psychological research indicate that there are at least four
important concepts or ideas implied by the answer:
1. The mind is not the unitary it seems to us but consists of different parts.
For example in the story there are the two wolves and the “you” that
chooses between them.
2. These parts of the mind/brain can interact and be in conflict with each
other i.e the two wolves fight for dominance over our mind and behavior.
3. The “you” has the ability to decide which wolf it will feed.
4. Having made a choice, “you” can decide specifically how to “feed” or
nurture the selected wolf.
Source: http://www.psychologymatters.asia/article/65/the-story-of-the-two-wolves-managing-your-thoughts-feelings-
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WORKSHEET 9: THOUGHTS, FEELINGS, AND ACTIONS

THE POWER TRIAD: THOUGHTS, FEELINGS AND ACTIONS

The STORY OF THE TWO WOLVES gives rise to a number of questions.

Let us share our thoughts, feelings and opinions on the following questions.
By taking time to do this, you will learn to better manage your mind, feelings,
and actions and consciously feeding the good wolf in you.

1. How aware are you of the two different opposing “wolves” operating
within your mind, one of which leads to pain and a diminished sense of life
and the other to a joyous, meaningful, and fulfilling life?
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2. When was the time you feel disappointed by the choice of behavior
because you knew that there was a more positive option but you just didn’t
choose it?
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3. What ways or techniques or exercises do you use to strengthen

yourself so as to increase its potency to choose and hence control your life?
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4. In what specific ways do you feed the negative wolf?

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5. What specific ways do you use to feed the positive wolf?

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Source:http://www.psychologymatters.asia/article/65/the-story-of-the-two-wolves-managing-your-thoughts-
feelings- and-actions.html