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How do others perceive you versus how do you perceive yourself?

How do others perceive you versus how do you perceive yourself?

Are you who you see yourself as, or how others perceive you? Each of us has a self-image, but it may not match how others see us. Discovering these differences can be the key to better self-awareness.

This module focuses on comparing your self-perception with how others perceive you. It will help you understand where the similarities and differences lie and how to leverage them for personal growth.

Deeper self-awareness – You will discover how you perceive yourself and how others see you.
Improving social skills – You will learn to communicate more effectively and work with the impressions you create.
Balancing self-confidence – You will gain a better understanding of your strengths as well as areas you can work on.
Building authentic relationships – You will gain tools for more honest and open relationships with those around you.
Practical recommendations – You will receive specific steps to align your inner image with the outer world.

Are you ready to uncover how the world sees you? Choose this module and gain valuable insights about yourself.

When you enter a room full of people, what is your first feeling? I feel like an observer, sensing the atmosphere and dynamics among people.
I will start the conversation right away; I want to get involved and be part of the events.
I feel like everyone is looking at me, whether in a good or curious sense.
I would rather find a friend or a safe place first before getting involved.
I feel invisible, and that suits me.

If you had to describe yourself in one word, what would you use? Thoughtful
Dynamic
Inaccessible
Reliable
Unreadable

How do people usually react to your smile? They will return it to me with the same energy.
It seems to me that they are a bit taken aback or surprised.
Most of the time, they do not notice or do not react.
They smile back, but sometimes with a slight reserve.
Sometimes I seem as if I don't smile sincerely enough.

What do people most often think about you that is not true? That I am always confident, even when I don't feel that way.
That I am closed off or unavailable, even if I'm just thinking.
That I am too serious, even though I have a playful side.
That I have everything under control, even though I often make decisions intuitively.
That I am not interested in what others think, although it affects me more than I show.

What words would your close friend use to describe you? Reliable, stable, trustworthy
Unexpected, dynamic, spontaneous
Mysterious, unpredictable, contemplative
Creative, curious, inspiring
Calm, analytical, balanced

How do you react when someone gives you a compliment? I would be pleased, but I don’t know how to respond correctly.
I will lighten it up with a joke or change the subject.
I feel awkward because I'm not sure if it's sincere.
I will accept it with gratitude and let it resonate within me.
I'm trying to return the compliment to balance the situation.

Imagine that you find out someone admires you very much. How would you react? It would surprise me because I think I'm quite inconspicuous.
I would start to wonder if he really knows me or if he only sees the image I create.
I would be happy about it, but I would try to stay grounded.
I might feel a slight pressure not to disappoint expectations.
I would take it as motivation for further improvement.

If you had to be a fictional character, what archetype would suit you best? A quiet strategist who sees things before they happen.
An adventurer who dives into new challenges.
An unreadable outsider whose true intentions are known only to him.
A leader who inspires others even when they are not aware of it themselves.
A philosopher who combines intuition with deep thoughts.

What surprises you the most when you hear feedback about yourself? When people say that I come across as confident, even though I don't feel that way.
That they perceive me as calm, even though there is a storm of thoughts raging inside.
That I have a big influence on others, even though I am not aware of it myself.
That I am an inspiration to someone, even though I often feel lost myself.
That I am less open than I think I am.

If you had the opportunity to see yourself through the eyes of others for a moment, what would you most like to know? Do they see my true self, or just the mask that I create?
How much I influence my surroundings, even when I am not aware of it.
If people remember me the way I would like.
What feelings do I truly evoke in people?
Whether I am as authentic as I try to be.