2. Language use or thought internal to the communicator. Basically, it is communication within yourself.

9.  Thoughts about yourself › Self-Awareness – your level of knowledge about yourself › Self-Esteem – how you feel about yourself  Demonstration of “who you are” › Personality – emotions, thoughts and behavior patterns that a person has  Self Talk

10.  You self-concept is derived from comparisons to others, what you have experienced and accomplished and what you have been told about yourself.  It includes everything that you know about all aspects of your life.  An important theory of self-concept is called “Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs.”

12.  Physiological - Knowing when you are hungry or full.  Safety - Talking yourself through a frightening experience  Belonging - Deciding how you feel about others.  Esteem - Helping yourself maintain perspective on failure and success.  Self-actualization -Prioritizing choices and life goals.

13.  Defined › providing information to others that they would not learn if we did not tell them  Reciprocity › we expect others to share similar information

14.  Johari Window › stages of relational development, degrees of self-awareness, and others’ perceptions of us › square window represents yourself › the self encompasses everything about you, even things you don’t realize

15. The Johari Window Model OPENBLIND HIDDENUNKNOWN Known to Others Not Known to Others Known to Self Not Known to Self

16.  Getting to know yourself is an important job in your life that will affect your ability to be successful at all the levels of Maslow’s Hierarchy.  Intrapersonal Communication is a key component in self-discovery and self- knowledge.