Introduction to NSTP 1

1. National
Service
Training
Program
(NSTP)

2. Self-Awareness
and Value
Development

3. What is Self-
Awareness?
• is having a clear perception of your
personality, including strengths,
weaknesses, thoughts, beliefs, motivation,
and emotions
• allows you to understand other people,
how they perceive you, your attitude and
your responses to them in the moment.
• is the first step in creating what you
want and mastering it. Where you can
focus your attention, your emotions,
reactions, personality and behavior
determine where you go in life.
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4. What is Self-
Awareness?
Self-awareness is directly related to both
emotional, intelligence and success.
○ It helps you create achievable goals because
you can consider your strengths,
weaknesses, and what drives you when goal-
setting.
○ It allows you to guide yourself down the right
path by choosing to pursue the opportunities
that are the best fit for your skill-set,
preferences and tendencies.
○ It makes identifying situations and people
that hit our triggers and anticipating our own
reactions easier.
○ It allows us to make positive behavioral
changes that can lead to greater personal
and interpersonal success
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5. Characteristics
of a Person
1. Rational (This is what distinguishes a
person from all other creatures in the
world)
2. Free (A person has the freedom to do
or not to do a specific action)
3. Unique (Every person has his own
identity such that no two persons are
the same)
4. Social Being (He cannot detach his
being from others and all other
creatures in the universe)
5. Sexual
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6. You as You
1. Know the difference between your
biological or inherited traits and your
environmental or acquired traits.
2. Self-awareness is an awareness of one’s
own personality or individuality
• Be your own best friend and believe in
yourself, so that you become the person
you want to be.
• You are you and you are what you
think.
• You are unique in your own way.
• Only you can control your destiny and
make a difference in your life.
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7. You as a
Filipino
1. Being aware of and remaining constantly
on guard against the Filipino tendency
towards negativism
2. Use your “lakas ng loob” (courage and
strength) to move away from the fatalistic
“gulong ng palad” (wheel of fortune) and
“bahala na” ( come what may) attitude.
• Begin by getting involved with your
own life
• Begin without expecting instant
miracles
• Believe in your abilities and work
unyieldingly to reach your objective
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8. You and Your
Faith
1. Recognizing Divine Providence
2. Filipino worship is directed towards God
as a father-figure who takes care of all-
“Bahala na ang Diyos”
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9. Your Self-Help
Concepts
Self- Improvement Teachings
Examples:
• Believe in Yourself
• Keep Your Priorities Straight
• Take Responsibility for Yourself
• Focus on What You Want
• Control Stress
• Do Everything with Love
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10. Your Self-Made
Wall of Negative
Self-Talk
Negative Self-Concept
Examples:
• It’s just no use!
• I just know what it won’t work!
• That’s just my luck!
• I’m so clumsy!
• Everything I eat goes right to my waist.
• Today just isn’t my day!
• I can never afford the things I want
• I never have enough time!
• That really makes me mad!
• I’m too shy!
• I never know what to say!
• And the never ending list goes on
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11. The Self-
Management
Sequence
1. Life is not a matter of luck or fortune
2. Success in self-management is always
the result of something else, something
that leads up to it.
3. Most of what happens to you happens
because of you- something you created,
directed, influenced, or allowed to happen.
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12. The Self-
Management
Sequence
1. Behavior
• Means our ACTIONS- How we act, what
we do, each moment of each day will
determine whether or not we will be
successful that moment or that day in
everything we do.
• What we do or do not do
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13. The Self-
Management
Sequence
2. Feelings
• How we feel about something will
always determine or affect what we do
and how we will do it.
• Our feelings will directly influence our
actions.
• Our feelings are created, controlled,
determined, or influenced by our attitudes.
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14. The Self-
Management
Sequence
3. Attitudes
• Are the perspectives from which you
view life.
• Good attitudes are created, controlled,
or influenced entirely by our beliefs.
“The difference between a good day and a
bad day is your attitude"
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15. The Self-
Management
Sequence
4. Beliefs
• What we believe about anything will
determine our attitudes about it, create
our feelings, direct our actions, and
influence us to do well or poorly, or
succeed or fail.
• Belief is a power to make something
appear to be something different than
what it really is!
• Belief does not require something to be
true: it only requires us to believe that it’s
true.
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16. The Self-
Management
Sequence
5. Programming
• Our conditioning from the day we were
born has created, reinforced, and nearly
permanently cemented most of what we
believe about ourselves and what we
believe about most of what goes on
around us.
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17. The Self-
Management
Sequence
CONCLUSION
1. Programming creates beliefs.
2. Beliefs create attitudes
3. Attitudes create feelings
4. Feelings determine actions
5. Actions create results
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18. THE LEVELS OF
SELF- TALK
Level I: Negative Acceptance
Level II: Recognition and Need to Change
Level III: Decision to Change
Level IV: Better You
Level V: Universal Affirmation
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19. THE LEVELS OF
SELF- TALK
Level I: Negative Acceptance
○ The lowest, least beneficial, and the
most harmful level of self-talk
○ You say something bad or negative
about yourself, and you accept it
○ “I can’t” “If only I could…”
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20. THE LEVELS OF
SELF- TALK
Level II: Recognition and Need to Change
○ This level is beguiling.
○ On the surface it looks as though it
should work for us, but instead, it works
against us.
○ “I need to…” “I ought…” “I would…”
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21. THE LEVELS OF
SELF- TALK
Level III: Decision to Change
○ Is the first level of self-talk that works
for you
○ You recognize the need to change, but
also you make the decision to do
something about it
○ You state the decision in the “present
tense” like “I never…” “I no longer…”
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22. THE LEVELS OF
SELF- TALK
Level IV: Better You
○ The most effective kind of self-talk
○ You are painting a completed new
picture of yourself
○ “This is me I want myself to create” “ I
am…” “ Yes I can”
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23. THE LEVELS OF
SELF- TALK
Level V: Universal Affirmation
○ Self-talk which has been spoken for
thousands of years
○ Self-talk of “oneness” with God
○ “It is…”
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24. Assignment
Make a tabular assessment of yourself
using Strength and Weaknesses (SW)
Analysis.
What are the roots of Filipino Characters?
What are the Strengths and Weaknesses
of the Filipino Characters
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25. The Many
Faces of the
Filipino
“Nobody is perfect”. All human beings
possess strengths and weaknesses. Many
of our strong points are also the sources
of our limitations. We are social beings and
we have to interact with one another,
since we are person-oriented. Our
relationship with others brings a very
important part of our lives. Thus, we are
capable of caring and having concern for
other. Our person orientation leads us to
be concerned for people, and yet unfair to
some.
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26. Roots of
Filipino
Characters
1. The Family and Home Environment.
The home plays a vital role in the
development of the character of the
individuals. Main components of the
home environment:
a. Child rearing practices;
b. Family relations; and
c. Family attitudes and orientation
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27. Roots of
Filipino
Characters
2. Social Environment. We are social
beings and we cannot live without the
support of one another, for “no man is an
island”. No one can survive without
depending on another person.
3. Culture and Language. Filipinos have
been noted as warm and our being person-
oriented, devoted to family, and with
sense of joy and humor are part of our
culture and reinforced by all socializing
forces such as the family, school and the
peer group.
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28. Roots of
Filipino
Characters
4. History. Our mentality is the product of our
colonial history, which is regarded as the
culprit for our lack of nationalism.
Colonialism developed a mind-set on us, to
think of the colonial power as superior and
more powerful.
5. The Educational System. Going back to the
history, our curriculum was patterned from
the American Educational System. Problems
cropped up because the textbooks being
used are still dependent on foreign sources.
The knowledge derived from these books is
not relevant to the Philippine Setting.
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29. Roots of
Filipino
Characters
6. Religion. It plays a vital role in the spiritual
and moral development of an individual. We,
Filipinos, believe in life after death, hence we
practice what the religion teaches. It is the
root of Filipino optimism and its capacity to
accept life’s hardships.
7. The Economic Environment. Poverty is the
number one felt problem in our society and it
is also the vital factor in the crime incidence
in our country as well as all over the world.
Our economic difficulties drive us to take
risks, impel us to work very hard and develop
in us the ability to survive.
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30. Roots of
Filipino
Characters
8. The Political Environment. Our
government is obliged to deliver the basic
services to the people and in return, we pay
our taxes.
9. Mass Media. They have strong impact on
the moral development of the youth. The
children idolize young actors and actresses. If
they portray negative values, it is internalized
in our children’s mind.
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31. Strengths of the
Filipino
Character
1. Pakikipagkapwa-tao (regard to others). This
is manifested in a basic sense of justice and
fairness, ability to emphatize with others,
helpfulness and generosity in times of need
(pakikiramay) in the place of bayanihan or
mutual assistance, in the famous hospitality
and in concern for others. Pakikipagkapwa-
tao results in camaraderie and feeling of
closeness of social justice. Filipinos possess
sensitivity to other’s feelings (pakiramdam),
pagtitiwala or trust, and a sense of gratitude
or utang na loob.
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32. Strengths of the
Filipino
Character
2. Family Orientation. This pertains to the
concern for the family, which is manifested in
the honor, and respect for parents and
elders. It is the source of our strengths and
weakness. It gives us a sense of
belongingness and rootedness and in a basic
sense of security.
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33. Strengths of the
Filipino
Character
3. Joy and Humor. Filipinos by nature are
fond of social celebrations. We have a
positive attitude to our ups and downs in our
lives because despite the odds, we still have
the capacity to laugh even at the most trying
times and laughing is an important coping
mechanism. We laugh at those we love and at
those we hate, and make jokes about our
fortune, good and bad.
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34. Strengths of the
Filipino
Character
4. Flexibility, Adaptability and Creativity.
Filipinos have a great capacity to adjust,
become creative, resourceful, adept at
learning, and have the ability to improvise
and make use of whatever is on hand in
order to create and produce anything. It
allows us to adjust to any kind of
environment and to make the best of the
circumstances.
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35. Strengths of the
Filipino
Character
5. Hard Work and Industry. This pertains to
the desire to raise one’s standard of living by
working very hard, given proper conditions
and to possess the essentials of a decent life
for their loved ones.
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36. Strengths of the
Filipino
Character
6. Faith and Religiosity. Filipinos are noted for
deep faith in God because of the belief of life
and death. Their ultimate goal is to go to
heaven and they are afraid of the ball of fire
or otherwise known as hell. The Filipinos
faith results in courage, daring, optimism,
inner peace, as well as the capacity to
genuinely accept tragedy and death.
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37. Strengths of the
Filipino
Character
7. Ability to Survive. We are known for our
ability to survive despite the economic
difficulties we are encountering. Filipinos
make the most with whatever is available in
the environment.
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38. Weaknesses of
the Filipino
Character
1. Extreme Personalism. This is manifested in
the tendency to give personal interpretations
to action, e.g. pakiusap (request), lagay and
regalo (fixing), palakasan (power and
influence), nepotism and favoritism and to
“take things personally”. Further, Filipinos
become personal in their criticism and praise.
2. Extreme Family Centeredness. While it is
true that concern for family is one of the
Filipinos’ greatest strengths, in the extreme it
becomes a serious flaw. Excessive concern
for the family could be detrimental to the
common good and acts as a block to national
consciousness.
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39. Weaknesses of
the Filipino
Character
3. Lack of Discipline. This is manifested in
relaxed attitude towards time, tagged as
“Filipino Time” and space which is itself is
lack of precision, in compulsiveness in poor
time management and delays of work, and in
procrastination. We are impatient and unable
to delay gratification or reward, resulting in
the use of shortcuts, skirting the rules (the
palusot syndrome) and in foolhardiness. We
are also noted of “ningas cogon”, starting the
projects with full vigor and interest which
abruptly die down, leaving the things
unfinished.
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40. Weaknesses of
the Filipino
Character
4. Passivity and Lack of Initiative. Filipinos are
generally passive and lacking of initiative.
One has to be told what has to be done.
Filipinos need a strong authority figure and
feel safer and more secure if the things that
they are going to do come from the
instructions of the superior. They are
submissive to those in authority, and are not
likely to raise issues or to question decisions.
There is a high tolerance for inefficiency,
poor service, and even violations of the one’s
basic rights.
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41. Weaknesses of
the Filipino
Character
5. Colonial Mentality. This pertains to the
openness of the Filipinos to the outside-
adapting and incorporating the foreign
elements into our image of ourselves. This is
manifested to our acceptance of modern
mass culture, which is often Western.
6. Kanya-kanya Syndrome. Filipinos have a
selfish, self-serving attitude that generates a
feeling of envy and competitiveness towards
others known as the “crab mentality.”
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42. Weaknesses of
the Filipino
Character
7. Lack of Self-Analysis and Self-Reflection.
This is related to the Filipino emphasis on
form “maporma” rather than substance. There
is a tendency to be satisfied with rhetoric and
to substitute this for reality. Filipinos
tendency is to joke at something even if it is
a serious matter and prevent from looking
deeply into the problem.
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43. Weaknesses of
the Filipino
Character
8. Filipino Indolence. Filipinos were called by
the Spaniards as indolent which means lazy
and lack of initiative and ambition, butRizal
refuted this negative description and
explained that:
a. It is unhealthy to work in the Philippines hot
climate;
b. The industries during the Spanish era proved
that they were not lazy, but instead the invaders
forced labor and closed down the industries.
c. The Spaniards were the ones who taught
gambling to Filipinos; and
d. The Filipinos were discriminated and
discouraged to pursue their studies.
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44. Weaknesses of
the Filipino
Character
9. Mañana Habit. This negative attitude was
inherited from the Spaniards. This means
putting off for tomorrow what can be done
today or procrastination. It has the element
of fatalism and is linked with “bahala na”
attitude.
10. The Fiesta Syndrome. This is still
being celebrated in the rural areas. Filipinos
celebrate so many occasions like feast of the
Patron Saints of their place, birthdays,
baptismal, and confirmation of their child,
marriage, anniversaries, monthsaries,
weeksaries, etc.
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45. Weaknesses of
the Filipino
Character
11.Hospitality. The Filipino families are very
well known for hospitality. The visitors are
welcomed warmly with full of enthusiasm.
They are offered to the best food and even
to the extent of depriving themselves just
only to please their visitors.
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46. Goals and
Strategies for
Change
Goals. Based on the strengths and
weaknesses of the Filipino, the following
goals for change are proposed. The Filipino
should develop:
1. A sense of patriotism and national pride
2. A sense of the common good
3. A sense of integrity and accountability
4. The value and habits of discipline and hard
work
5. The value and habits of self-reflection and
analysis
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47. Concepts of
Leadership

48. Leadership
Good leaders are made, not born. If you have
the desire and willpower, you can become an
effective leader.
Good leaders develop through a never
ending process of self-study, education,
training, and experience (Jago, 1982).
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49. Definitions of
Leadership
Leadership is a process by which a person
influences others to accomplish an objective
and directs the organization in a way that makes
it more cohesive and coherent.
According to Keith Davis, “Leadership is the
ability to persuade others to seek defined
objectives enthusiastically. It is the human factor
which binds a group together and motivates it
towards goals.”
Leadership is a process whereby an individual
influences a group of individuals to achieve a
common goal (Northouse, 2007, p3).
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50. Definitions of
Leadership
The U.S. military has studied leadership in depth.
One of their definitions is a process by which a
person influences others to accomplish a
mission (U.S. Army, 1983).
Leadership is inspiring others to pursue your
vision within the parameters you set, to the
extent that it becomes a shared effort, a shared
vision, and a shared success (Zeitchik, 2012).
Leadership is a process of social influence,
which maximizes the efforts of others, towards
the achievement of a goal (Kruse, 2013).
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51. Characteristics
of Leadership
1. It is an inter-personal process
2. It denotes a few qualities to be present
in a person
3. It is a group process
4. A leader is involved in shaping and
moulding
5. Leadership is situation bound
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52. Importance of
Leadership
1. Initiates action- Leader
2. Motivation
3. Providing guidance
4. Creating confidence
5. Building morale
6. Builds work environment
7. Coordination
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53. Factors of
Leadership
1. Leader
2. Follower
3. Situation
4. Communication
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54. Leader
You must have an honest understanding of
who you are, what you know, and what you
can do. Also, note that it is the followers,
not the leader or someone else who
determines if the leader is successful. If
they do not trust or lack confidence in
their leader, then they will be uninspired.
To be successful you have to convince
your followers, not yourself or your
superiors, that you are worthy of being
followed.
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55. Role of a Leader
1. Required at all levels
2. Representative of the organization
3. Integrates and reconciles the personal
goals with organizational goals
4. He solicits support
5. As a friend, philosopher and guide
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56. Qualities of a
Leader
1. Physical appearance
2. Vision and foresight
3. Intelligence
4. Communicative skills
5. Objective
6. Knowledge of work
7. Sense of responsibility
8. Self-confidence and will-power
9. Humanist
10. Empathy
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57. Followers
Different people require different styles of
leadership.
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58. Communication
You lead through two-way communication.
Much of it is nonverbal.
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59. Situation
All situations are different. What you do in
one situation will not always work in
another. You must use your judgment to
decide the best course of action and the
leadership style needed for each situation.
Also note that the situation normally has a
greater effect on a leader's action than his
or her traits.
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60. Factors of
Leadership
Various forces will affect these four
factors. Examples of forces are:
○ your relationship with your seniors
○ the skills of your followers
○ the informal leaders within your
organization
○ how your organization is organized
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61. Assignment
Using each letter of the word LEADERSHIP,
define what is leadership?
What are the concepts of Leadership?
In your own view, what is a leader?
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62. Thanks!
Any questions?
You can find me at melai.aquino20@gmail.com
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