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Self-Concept
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Self-Concept
My self-concept is that of a hardworking and orderly person who believes nothing should
be accomplished until it is done perfectly. I acknowledge myself as a person who feels
comfortable with a relatively rigid and systematic setting and may even take professional pride in
sorting and directing multifaceted data and tasks. However, one major clash occurred when I was
asked to facilitate a creativity session and needed to think on my feet and generate ideas quickly–
two things I felt less competent in.
My perception of my self-concept began with a certain degree of reluctance and self-
consciousness, which eventually hampered my effort and performance. This made me doubt my
ability to handle the task, reducing my self-confidence and making it seem enormous. I
intentionally moved out of my comfort zone to fill this gap and endeavored many preparations. I
read about brainstorming strategies, engaged in various creative and problem-solving activities,
and asked other people who might have had more experience in this task. This preparation
reduced my apprehension, and I could engage more during the session.
This experience helped define my self-concept, demonstrating my resilience and ability
to break free from the confining mold set for me. I learned that a person's self-image is not rigid
and set in stone, as it can change depending on experiences and interactions (Dauguet, 2021).
This experience made me realize what the authors in our textbook called fulfilling prophecy. The
textbook elaborates that how we think about ourselves can determine our actions and the
resulting consequences. I adjusted my thinking and prepared for it, which improved the outcome,
supporting the premise that active intent and willingness to accept new ideas can expand my self-
concept. These insights have given me the confidence to face and perceive obstacles as positive.
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References
Dauguet, A. (2021).1Creating a New Self-image. BoD–Books on Demand.
