1. Wild and Crazy Occupations  Identify 3 occupations – the wilder the better! Complete the table below and be prepared to tell us what you’ve found.  Name of OccupationWhat do they do?

2. Self-Awareness “To thine own self be true”

3. Who Am I?  Have you ever done a jigsaw puzzle?  Without seeing the picture on the box?

4. Self - Awareness Why be concerned about self- awareness?

5. What is Self-Awareness?  It refers to one’s understanding of one’s individuality; including an understanding of one’s: Personality Strengths and Weaknesses Emotional Development Multiple Intelligence Attitudes Beliefs etc.

6. Self-Awareness  Simply means asking yourself the following questions: What do I like to do? What activities do I find fun, motivating, interesting and enjoyable. What skills and abilities do I have or want to develop? What personal style or characteristics do I have that is important to me in the workplace? What purpose or goal do I want to accomplish in my career?

7. Why Be Concerned About Self-Awareness?  Understanding your strengths and weaknesses can ultimately help you achieve your personal life and career goals.  Assessing yourself also builds your confidence.  It helps you prepare for specific situations but also helps you keep track of the skills you are developing and identify areas for improvement.

8. Who Am I Now?  What am I good at?  Where will I be happiest?  What am I capable of?  What deep inside, is the strongest thing about me?

9. How Well Do You Know Yourself Right Now?  This is an important question to ask yourself every day. It will help you focus on the person you want to become and this begins the process of self-assessment.

10. How you view yourself?  1. Not At All Like Me  2. Sometimes Like Me  3. Often Like Me  4. Always Like Me  Write the number 1, 2, 3 or 4 after each statement to describe how you view yourself.

11. Statements : At home/With Peers/ At School 1. I am reliable 2. I am punctual 3. I am honest 4. I am positive 5. I am hard working 6. I am happy 7. I am kind 8. I am stubborn

12. Statements: At Home/With Peers/ At School 9. I am creative 10. I am intelligent 11. I am selfish 12. I am outgoing 13. I am confident 14. I am loyal 15. I am friendly 16. I am humourous

13. Statements: At Home/With Peers/At School 17. I am capable 18. I am withdrawn 19. I am curious 20. I am ambitious Look at the statements you rated as #1and #4 – what information does this give you about yourself?

14. Put the following top 10 songs in order from 1 – 10.  Maneater – Nelly Furtado  Money Maker – Ludacris featuring Pharrell  Chasing Cars – Snow Patrol  Lips of an Angel – Hinder  How to Save a Life – Fray  Too Little Too Late – Jo Jo  White And Nerdy – Weird Al Yankovic  Smack That – Akon Featuring Eminem  Chain Hang Low – Jibbs  Sexy Back – Justin Timberlake

15. Activity  For the remainder of class please list the: Top 10 things I Know About Myself. Email your list to Mr. Paul at jpaul@cdli.cajpaul@cdli.ca