Understanding Johari's Window

Johari's Window is a psychological tool created in 1955 by Joseph Luft and Harrington Ingham. It's used to understand self-awareness and interpersonal relationships, revealing four quadrants of self-knowledge.

The model consists of four quadrants: Open, Hidden, Blind, and Unknown. Each represents aspects of our personality that are known or unknown to ourselves and others, influencing communication and personal development.

The Open quadrant contains information about you that both you and others know. It includes traits, behaviors, and knowledge that are openly communicated, forming the basis for healthy relationships.

The Hidden quadrant refers to what you know about yourself but choose not to reveal to others. It can include insecurities, dreams, and past experiences. Self-disclosure can expand the Open Area.

The Blind quadrant is what others notice about you but you're unaware of. Feedback from others is crucial for uncovering blind spots and can lead to significant personal growth.

The Unknown quadrant holds the latent abilities, feelings, and influences that neither you nor others are aware of. Exploration and self-discovery can shrink this quadrant.

The quadrants change in size as we receive feedback, experience life, and share ourselves. Personal development is a dynamic process, with the goal of expanding the Open quadrant.