Shaping Jessi

Template Guide:

Mapping (5 Domains)

Analyzing (ABCs of planning)

Manipulating Variables (Reinforcement)

Measuring (tools)

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Mapping

I hereby submit a template for mapping myself. The need for such a map can be various, the most salient: shaping myself with intention whether that be re-routing, maintaining, or excelling my current path. I present an introduction to the template and provide a few personal examples of practical application. The template maps individual domains of self as to analyze and strengthen their interdependent relationships in the whole shape. The operating 5 domains of self are derived from fields of sociology, psychology, and education. Domains often require several sub-fields and operational defining of targets. All steps of the shaping protocol must be completed in order for each defined target, however, any order/combination of targets may be shaped one at a time or in tandem.

Maps are not to be used by anyone other than for whom they were created. A template may serve to provide anyone with the tools to map their own course.

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Domains of Self:

Physical: Topography / Biological / Kinesthetic

Social: Interactions / Community / Public Perception

Emotional: Feelings / Self-Concept / Spirituality

Thinking: Information Repretoire / Adaptability / Creativity

Behavior: Overt Actions / Personality / Thoughts

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Mapping Protocol:

• Select domain(s)

While mapping all domains at once provides the unique advantage of comprehensive analysis, I find it more practical to run intermittent review of rotating domains.

Priority is provided to domains demonstrating greatest discrepancies between their current shape and the goal.

Caution provided against only addressing discrepancies, as action is needed for maintenance and growth.

• Define (sub-domains/parameters) Target(s)

Example:

domain: behavior - target: ambivert actions - talk to peers - increase duration & initiate.

Talking to people (adults specifically) outside of a professional environment about topics important to them and myself while sharing equal roles as catalyst and listener with my communication partner(s).

• Baseline data

numbers / charts / symbols (easiest to analyze)

specific events / “snap shot” memoirs

narrative description of feeling / idea

• Terminal goal (what do I want to change into?)

Must be within logical limits.

Advisory issued to establish goals with consideration for their interplay with other domains of self.

Sub-goals (shaping steps) are included in the self shaping protocol, addressed under the Analyzing template.

• Identify Barriers

Consider barriers to be the thing you say after “but” when explaining why you haven’t met a goal. Such as, “I would have asked for that Dr. referral from his Mom Friday after the meeting but I waited until Monday because the office is closed over the weekend. I didn’t expect them to take a last-minute-trip out of town.”

Barriers can be tangible (unable to wear running shoes after dropping boiling chicken broth on my feet) or perceived (...I don’t think she would think I’m fun anyway…).

Identifying barriers is not only important for avoiding collision, but also establishing plans to traverse them.

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Completed maps enable analysis and guide next actions for completing the shaping protocol (refer to template guide) in addition to guiding me to navigable terrain when I feel lost by providing a clear view of where I am, where I want to go, and what is standing in my way.

I completed the following chart as part of the mapping step while conducting the self shaping protocol.