People look at us in all different ways, depending on how well they know us and of course who we are, what we do and how we dress. The big question is, how much do we match up with other peoples perception of us? Obviously we have our own self perception of who we are and how we feel we look and act. We may get comments from people here and there, we may not. It’s always interesting to hear other peoples comments. Even if their perception doesn’t fall in line with your own. Often there is still something to learn from it.
Personally I’m always amazed at how people perceive me. It’s usually pretty different than how I perceive myself. Sometimes I get a little discouraged by this. After all, I want people to see me the way I see myself. But that’s usually not possible. We all have a filter that we see the world and other people through.
What I’ve come to realize over time, is that my own perception of myself may in fact be less accurate then how other people see me. Especially when it comes to the opposite sex who often has a total 180 degree view of me than I do.
So here’s an idea. I’d ask that you write a blog about your own self perception and how others have said they viewed you in the past. Hopefully the comments you get will be filled with more insight from other people and how they view you, even if only just based on your writing and your picture here on Xanga. Link back to this post or mention in your post that others should also try this themselves. Also tag it with “self perception”. It might be an eye opening experience for you and everyone who reads your stuff. I’ll post my own up in a little bit if you’re looking for an example.
Hmm, daunting but tempting task. I’m intimidated by the thought of trying to do it. I think I’ll wait for your example to get a better idea of how to organize my perception in the written word so that it makes sense.
Are we using the same brain? It’s not exactly the same, but our posts have similar context.
As for writing my own blog about my self perception, I’ll wait for your example… LOL
Or maybe… not…
Is it ok if we haven’t posted a real picture of ourselves on xanga?
Anyhow, this sounds like a good idea, so I think I’ll try it out!
@just_the_average_jane – You can go about it however you like. It’s more for you than anyone else. I really didn’t want to put a bunch of rules or formatting behind it.
sounds cool I might just do that
Will definitely do. I’ll have to think about it for a while though. I think I might even do one of my self perception before my breakthrough in therapy and after. Good idea.
I just posted mine. Cool idea. :)
I was thinking about doing this anyways, but I guess a little encouragement doesn’t hurt :)
i think people generally perceive themselves a lot differently then other people would.
That’s an interesting idea. I’ll have to think about it.
I’m definitely going to do this.
I generally see myself as I think the people around me see me, which I think is just a sign of my codependency, but it’s something I should definitely break out of.
for the moment im still kinda being the turtle. i’ll wait for your example before i stick my neck out.
but on second thought…..