Johari Analysis

When looking at my personal Johari Analysis I think what and who molded these areas that I am today. One quadrant of mine is the “hidden” this is an area which people do not know about ones self but you are very aware of. During my grade school years my father transferred jobs causing me to move far away from everyone I knew and grew up with. In a sense I had to start with a clean slate. Knowing no one

I tried my best to fit in, playing sports even sports I didn’t like, just to fit in and be a part of the picture. While doing this it very similar to the “online” effect the book talks about. It uses the example of a person in the chat room where if someone dislikes your attitude or personality you can simply change your name and reenter. This works great for some people, it places them in a “cyber-world” where they can be whoever they want. I was in a similar situation except this was reality. I found myself having friends who really didn’t know me. When confronting them about problems I was having it felt very awkward. After a few years I began to adjust, but not back to my old ways. I found myself acting more and more like the person I created.

I am very pleased I took this analysis it made me sit and think about my life and the roles I have played. It is amazing how something simple early in life can affect ones adult

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