Technique "Johari Window" will allow you to better understand yourself

This technique is used in many self-help training. Its main idea is that the quality of our nature affect everything that happens to us.

"Johari Window" - a technique that allows people to better understand the relationship of self and relationships with others. It was created in 1955 by American psychologists Joseph elevators and Harrington Inhamom. Schematic representation consists of four zones and really looks like a box.

Each zone shows the characteristics possessed by the person. The choice of the zone depends on who recognizes the man or another characteristic.

outdoor area

Describes everything that man and all other know about it. For example, all of your friends say that you are a reliable person. And you yourself acknowledge it for a quality. Almost all the features of our character can be made in an open area.

hidden area

Describes, to put it bluntly, the secrets of man. You know that you are, for example, skittish. And others can know and not guess. You do not share your fears with all the familiar. Whether we like it or not, each of us has a quality that can be recorded in this area.

unknown zone

It describes the character traits or unknown to the person or others. These qualities can be manifested in a certain situation.

Blind spot

He describes the qualities of a person known to others, but unknown to him. Man can not know whether or not to recognize some of the features of his character. But they may become an obstacle on the way to the goal. Therefore blind study area should be given special attention.

For example, all believe that you can not be trusted, and you stubbornly refuse to accept this fact. This is only spoil your relationship. Listen to the opinions of others. If they are right, begin to work on yourself.

Many of us difficult to recognize the existence of the qualities of the blind zone. Just take them for granted. It is important to honestly determine for themselves what is your best character traits are found in this area, "Johari Window". What keeps you from moving forward? It destroys your relationship?

After a thorough analysis of his personal qualities, you will be able to understand their own strengths and weaknesses.