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SELF




The self is an individual person as the object of his or her own
reflective consciousness. The self has been studied extensively
by philosophers and psychologists and is central to many world
religions.




Philosophy



The philosophy of self is the defining of the essential qualities
that make a person distinct from all others. There have been a
number of different approaches to defining these qualities.

The self is the idea of a unified being which is the source of
consciousness. Moreover, this self is the agent responsible for the
thoughts and actions of an individual to which they are ascribed.
It is a substance, which therefore endures through time; thus, the
thoughts and actions at different moments of time may pertain to the
same self. As the notion of subject, the "self" has been harshly
criticized by Nietzsche at the end of the 19th century, on behalf of
what Gilles Deleuze would call a "becoming-other".




Psychology



The psychology of self is the study of either the cognitive and affective
representation of one's identity or the subject of experience. The earliest
formulation of the self in modern psychology form the distinction between
the self as I, the subjective knower, and the self as Me, the object that
is known. Current views of the self in psychology position the self as
playing an integral part in human motivation, cognition, affect, and social
identity.



SELF
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self



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OUTLINE
OF SELF




The self is the individual person, from his or her own perspective.
To you, self is you. To a different person, self is that person.



Outline of self
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Outline_of_self



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SELF-HELF




Self-help, or self-improvement, is a self-guided improvement—economically,
intellectually, or emotionally—often with a substantial psychological basis.
There are many different self-help movements and each has its own focus,
techniques, associated beliefs, proponents and in some cases, leaders.

Self-help often utilizes publicly available information or support groups
where people in similar situations join together. From early examples in
self-driven legal practice and home-spun advice, the connotations of the
phrase have spread and often apply particularly to education, business,
psychology and psychotherapy, commonly distributed through the popular genre
of self-help books. According to the APA Dictionary of Psychology, potential
benefits of self-help groups that professionals may not be able to provide
include friendship, emotional support, experiential knowledge, identity,
meaningful roles, and a sense of belonging.



Self-help
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self-improvement



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SELF-DENIAL




Self-denial (also called self-abnegation and self-sacrifice)
refers to altruistic abstinence - the willingness to forego
personal pleasures or undergo personal trials in the pursuit
of the increased good of another. Various religions and
cultures take differing views of self-denial, some considering
it a positive trait and others considering it a negative one.

According to some Christians, self-denial is considered a
superhuman virtue only obtainable through Jesus. Some critics
of self-denial suggest that self-denial can lead to self-hatred
and claim that the self-denial practiced in Judaism has created
self-hating Jews.



Self-denial
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self-denial



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WHAT
IS
SELF-CONCEPT?




Self-concept is the image that we have of ourselves. How exactly does
this self-image form and change over time? This image develops in a
number of ways, but is particularly influenced by our interactions with
important people in our lives.



Definitions


"Self-concept is our perception or image of our abilities and our uniqueness.
At first one's self-concept is very general and changeable... As we grow older,
these self-perceptions become much more organized, detailed, and specific."

"A self-concept is a collection of beliefs about one's own nature, unique qualities,
and typical behavior. Your self-concept is your mental picture of yourself. It is a
collection of self-perceptions. For example, a self-concept might include such beliefs
as 'I am easygoing' or 'I am pretty' or 'I am hardworking.'"

"The individual self consists of attributes and personality traits that differentiate
us from other individuals (for example, 'introverted'). The relational self is defined
by our relationships with significant others (for example, 'sister'). Finally, the
collective self reflects our membership in social groups (for example, 'British')."



Components of Self-Concept

Like many topics within psychology, a number of theorists have proposed different ways
of thinking about self-concept.

According to a theory known as social identity theory, self-concept is composed of two
key parts: personal identity and social identity. Our personal identity includes such
things as personality traits and other characteristics that make each person unique.
Social identity includes the groups we belong to including our community, religion,
college, and other groups.

Bracken suggested that there are six specific domains related to self-concept:



Social

the ability to interact with others


Competance

ability to meet basic needs


Affect

awareness of emotional states


Physical

feelings about looks, health, physical condition,
and overall appearance



Academic

success or failure in school


Family

how well one functions within the family unit


What Is Self-Concept?
http://psychology.about.com/od/sindex/f/self-concept.htm



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WHEN IS IT
GOOD TO BE
SELFISH?




Guiding principles.


Be Self-Referential:

Be the only one who defines who you are, and the purpose and
calling you pursue.



Be Self-Centered:

Look within for clarity, stability and personal power. No
self-criticizing about missed opportunities, mistakes or
shortcomings. Learn and move on.



Be Self-Assured:

Be confident in your abilities, always poised, composed and
dignified. Move with unshakable belief in yourself.



Be Self-Respecting:

Know your worth. Hold yourself in high esteem. Align your
beliefs and behavior with who you are and your sense of purpose.



Be Self-Authorized:

Give yourself permission to pursue your goals and dreams.
Be self-empowered.


Be Self-Disciplined:

Exert the willpower necessary to stay on the path toward your
goals. Focus only on what you want.



Be Self-Serving:

Use your gifts and your energy to serve your inspired desires,
dreams, purpose and calling.



When Is It Good To Be Selfish?
http://spiritofpurpose.com/category/empowering-minorities/



Succeed In Spite of Circumstances
http://spiritofpurpose.com/life-coach-lesson-succeed-in-spite-of-circumstances/




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SELF
LINKS




Center for Neuroeconomics Studies
http://www.neuroeconomicstudies.org

Definitions of Various Self Constructs
http://www.wilderdom.com/self

Discussion of Self
http://www.emotionalcompetency.com/self.htm

False self
http://www.enotes.com/psychoanalysis-encyclopedia/false-self

Science of Generosity
http://generosityresearch.nd.edu/

Theory of Self
http://iautistic.com/autism-theory-of-mind-revisited.php



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