My Self- Discovery Journal

About the Book

My Self- Discovery Journal is the title of self-published author, Petra V. Ovia. The sole purpose of My Self-Discovery Journal is to increase self-esteem and self-awareness within the female population. Due to Petra's past history of low-self-esteem and self-awareness her goal is to encourage readers to explore who they are through her self-discovery process. She believes this journal will help females see that in order for one to increase their level of self-esteem and self-awareness they must first change their process of thinking. This journal is equipped with her process of self-discovery along with self-assessments, challenges, and space provided for self-expression.

Petra V. Ovia tested the effectiveness of My Self-Discovery Journal after administering a 3-week course with 29 female students at Rajagiri College of Social Sciences (Autonomous) located in Kerala, India. This course measured their level of self-esteem and self-awareness using the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (1985) along with the Self-Discovery Questionnaire before and after the course. Results indicated that the journal increased the students level of self-esteem and self-awareness.

About the Author

Petra V. Ovia was born and raised in Maryland. She is currently seeking her masters in social work at the University of Maryland, Baltimore. In addition to writing, Petra is the creator of Naturally Osayi, LLC and a member of the illustrious organization known as Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. Petra currently resides in Maryland with her parents and brother.