THE BLIND WINDOW

Have you ever heard of the Johari Window?

It sounds like something that would come with a weird backstory, doesn’t it?

When I first heard of it, I imagined a beautiful, mystical Eastern window with magical properties that could transport you to a world of wonder and awe (a bit like the window in the pic).

But, to my surprise, it’s actually a concept that’s been around since 1955, created as a tool for exploring self-awareness.

While at first I wasn’t quite as impressed as I’d hoped, my inner science nerd was quickly hooked. The Johari Window offers a framework of four panes to reflect how we see ourselves and how others see us. It is GEEENIUS!!!

• First, there’s the Open Window — where parts of yourself are known to both you and others.

• Then, there’s the Blind Window — where aspects of yourself are evident to others but remain hidden from you.

• Next is the Hidden Window — where you know certain things about yourself, but others don’t.

• And finally, the Unknown Window — the parts of you that neither you nor anyone else is aware of.

What fascinates me the most about this model is how it sheds light on the parts of myself that I’ve yet to discover. The parts that help me believe in myself, those that bring me shame, and those that frustrate me because I haven’t unlocked them yet.

I also love how powerful this tool is in helping us tap into our full potential, something I call “People Magic” — the magic of realising what we’re capable of, which often starts with simply becoming more aware. Self awareness is a phenomenal skills to develop ;)

Of all the four panes, the Blind Window is the one that intrigues me the most. It’s the one I’m currently diving into as part of a personal experiment.

What do you think of the Johari Window? I’d love to hear your thoughts. Feel free to email me and let me know what things you uncover behind the Blind Window!