Personality Assessment and Self-Reflection Exercise, Study Guides, Projects, Research of Psychology

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MATT STEFL

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In preparation for our work session, print and complete the following four parts in this workbook:

Allow 1-2 weeks so you don’t rush the process. Details for

each activity are laid out in the respective section in this workbook.

I - THIRD-PARTY EVALUATIONS Take both of the suggested online assessments; they are rooted in research and very illuminating. Take the optional assessment if you’re feeling ambitious. II - SURVEY Find out what people you know think about you. Be a good pal and give them plenty of time to respond. III - PERSONAL BRAND JOURNAL Pour your heart out in a journal just like you did in highschool, just with way less drama this time. IV - ANALYZE + SUMMARIZE Synthesize and reflect on what you’ve learned.

FRIEND/FAMILY/COLLEAGUE SURVEY Ask 5-10 people whom you think know you reasonably well (and will tell the truth) to provide input on the questions below. Try to get a mix of family, friends and people whom you’ve worked with (e.g. colleagues, bosses, clients, staff). This can be done in person or via email. If you’re feeling brave, put a few of these questions out on social media and see what comes back. Feel free to add your own questions, too.

PART II:

If I were a home/kitchen appliance or garage tool, which one would I be? Why? (e.g. a refrigerator because you’re the center of activity and always keeping things fresh) What are the first three words, in order, that come to mind when you think of me? Why? Which well-known or famous person would you say that I’m a lot alike? Why? What would you say are my biggest strengths? What am I uniquely/particularly good at? (feel free to inquire on weaknesses/shortcomings, too). What do you value me the most for? Why? What famous consumer brand would you say best represents me? Why? (e.g. Redbull because you’re daring, adventurous and cool.)

PERSONAL BRAND JOURNAL Reflect upon and answer the following five questions. It is recommended that you complete this with old-fashioned pen and paper.

PART III:

Write down 2-3 of your absolute favorite things to do. What is it about them that you love?

If money were no object, how would you spend your time? As a kid, what did you want to do “when you grow up?”

What are three specific school/work projects or assignments that you had a lot of energy and enthusiasm towards? What was it about them that energized you?

ANALYZE + SUMMARIZE: Now that you’ve dug deep, let’s synthesize- looking for patterns, conflicts, surprises and insights that resonate intellectually and emotionally. There are two main parts:

PART IV:

Summarize friends/family/colleague survey responses. What did people say? Did different groups say different stuff? What did nobody say? Were there any surprises?

Now compare and contrast everything you’ve heard, learned, written and thought from the survey, personal journal and personality/strengths tests. What stands out as interesting and/or important?