Chapter 6:
Gaining Self-Awareness
Melinda Booth
Many students, despite their conscious
intentions, make choices that sabotage their
success.
As a result of their self-defeating habit
patterns (including behavior, thoughts,
emotion) and unconscious limiting beliefs,
students with great potential often thwart the
achievement of their most cherished goals
and dreams. They can become their own
greatest obstacle.
By assisting students to become aware of
their unconscious self-defeating habit patterns
and limiting beliefs, we empower them to
rewrite outdated life scripts and change their
lives for the better.
“Know thyself.”
Oedipus Rex
Suggested Readings
• pages 225-228 Identifying Your Scripts
• pages 232-233 Rewriting Your Outdated
Scripts
• pages 240-243 Write Your Own Rules
In-class activities
• Mad Libs
• Case Study: Strange choices
• The Puzzle
• Role Model Rules
Out of class assignment: Pinterest Rules Board
• Students write rules for success
• One rule per board
• 5 pins per board
• Minimum number of OU pins
• Objectives: Learn about campus resources,
explore personal strengths and abilities, learn
skills for navigating the college environment