Johari window

Published on 2 June 2024 at 19:26

Created to help you better understand the relationship with yourself and others.

 

The Johari window was invented by Joseph Luft and Harrington Ingham, who were psychologists, in 1955.

 

Johari is an abbreviation derived from the first letters of their name

 

Joseph Luft Harrington Ingham

How to 

Step 1 Draw

 

Draw a square divided equally into four smaller squares.

 

Step 2 Name

 

Name the four squares according to the four personality areas.

 

Step 3 Fill

Write down personality traits that align with the four personality areas:

 

Open area: Write all the things you know about yourself and are commonly known by others.

 

 

Blind spot: Write all the things that you weren't aware of until someone else or a group of people told you. 

 

 

Hidden area: Write all the things you know about yourself but others don't know.

 

 

Unknown: Write all the things you and others didn't know but revealed themselves over time.

 

 

 

It's important to note that the blind spot and unknown area can and will be discovered with time.

 

Personality traits that find their place here are often discovered in the progress of self-development and interaction.

 

Step 4 Evaluate 

 

As your insight grows and you focus on the traits you already have filled in, new personality traits will come to light.

 

This can happen through peer interaction and self-reflection.

 

From time to time, come back to your personal Johari window and reassess the traits. 

 

Summary

 

When venturing on your journey towards personal development, the Johari Window can serve as an excellent reflection tool. 


Use johari whenever you're facing times of uncertainty or if you are just starting on your journey.

 

Keep your Johari window(s) in a place that's easily accessible, so you can quickly look back at it whenever this seems necessary. 

 

Open the window to your inner self.

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