Lecture on Self-Reflection and Personal Insights

Jul 12, 2024

Lecture Notes

Introduction

  • Speaker expresses reluctance towards self-reflection
  • Finds such reflections boring and uninteresting
  • Aims to answer a set of questions genuinely

Hobbies and Interests

  • Loves drawing and art since childhood
  • Enjoys sketching people; had supportive environment
  • Prefers to avoid formal classes to keep art instinctive and enjoyable
  • Feels personal about art, having negative experiences with criticism

Assertion and Personality

  • Doesn't see self as assertive; prefers being sly
  • Adapts to others' interests to build rapport
  • If criticism is necessary, prefers to be clear and assertive
  • Balances obtaining goals with minimizing conflict

Best and Worst Qualities

  • Best: Patience and faith in abilities; driven and hardworking
  • Worst: Lack of warmth; distant even if friendly on the surface
  • Determined to resolve problems, sometimes comes off as cold

Ideal Living Situation

  • Comfortable in own room, prefers a mix of indoor and outdoor space (e.g., room with a balcony)
  • Enjoys personal space and comfort

Biggest Pet Peeve

  • Dislikes overly helpful people who invade personal space
  • Feels annoyed when help is extended without request
  • Prefers autonomy even if it means making mistakes

Greatest Life Goals

  • Strives to surpass parents' achievements
  • Aims to honor ancestors by living a fulfilling life
  • Current goal: Maintain and cherish personal relationships

Most Stressful Life Experience

  • Recalls a traumatic incident of being watched while showering
  • Felt violated and confused; took months to identify perpetrator
  • Experience impacted view of men and personal security

Best Times in Life

  • Cherishes moments with close friends and sister
  • Values laughter and authenticity in relationships
  • Feels deeply connected to sister, sharing a unique and close bond

Conclusion

  • Completed questions with relief
  • Expresses gratitude and relief for finishing the reflection