C10 Self - Management Skills - Complete Notes
Contents
Physical exercise and fresh air
Organising academic life; no delaying
Holidays with family and
friends
Steps to manage Emotional Intelligence
Strength and weakness
analysis
Difference between
Interests and Abilities
Qualities of Self-motivated People
Develop a plan to achieve your goals
Time Management and Its Importance
Four Steps for Effective Time Management
Tips for Practicing the Four Steps for Effective Time
Management
Self Management
Self-management,
also referred to as ‘self-control,’ is the ability to control one’s emotions, thoughts
and behaviour effectively in different situations.
Basics of Self - Management
Self-awareness
Ask for honest
feedback.
Think about your
daily interactions and how you handled situations well or could have handled
them differently.
Responsibility
Taking
responsibility for your tasks is very important.
Taking ownership
is the step towards self-development.
Time Management
Prioritise the
things you have to do.
Make a time table
and follow it diligently.
Adaptability
Prepare yourself
for new changes, so that you can transition seamlessly.
Stress
Stress can be
defined as our emotional, mental, physical and social reaction to any perceived
demands or threats.
These demands or
threats are called stressors.
Stressors are the reason
for stress.
For example,
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you are too close to the exams but feel unprepared.
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you are experiencing a loss of someone close in the family.
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you are worried about what people would think of you if you don’t dress
well or cannot speak confidently.
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you are stressed due to lack of sleep.
Stress Management
Managing stress
is about making a plan to be able to cope effectively with daily pressures.
Stress
management can help you to
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have a joyful life.
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focus and complete tasks on time.
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be a happy person as you are stress free.
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be more energetic and spend quality time with your friends and family.
Always keep in
mind the ABC of stress management
A: Adversity or the stressful event
B: Beliefs or the way you respond to the event
C: Consequences or actions and outcomes of the event
Three Steps to Manage Stress
Step 1: Be aware that
you are stressed
Step 2: Identify what is
causing you stress
Step 3: Apply stress management
methods
Management Techniques
Time management
Proper time
management is one of the most effective stress-relieving techniques.
Healthy diet
Having a healthy
diet will also help you reduce stress.
Eating a balanced
diet will give you the strength to do your daily work efficiently.
Physical exercise and fresh air
Stress is
generally lower in people who maintain a healthy routine.
Doing yoga,
meditation and deep breathing exercises help in proper blood circulation and
relaxes the body.
Positivity
Focussing on
negative aspects of life will add more stress. Instead, learn to look at the
good things and stay positive.
Sleep
We should get a
good night’s sleep for at least 7 hours so that your brain and body gets
recharged to function better the next day.
Organising academic life; no delaying
By keeping class
notes organised, finishing in assignments on time, and keeping track of all deadlines,
stress can be reduced to a great extent.
Holidays with family and friends
Going to a relative’s
place, such as your grandparents’ house or a new place help you break from the normal
routine and come back afresh.
Emotional Intelligence
Emotional intelligence is the
ability to identify and manage one’s own emotions, as well as the emotions of
others.
Emotional Intelligence Skills
Emotional awareness
The ability to identify and name
one’s own emotions.
Harnessing emotions
The ability to harness and apply
emotions to tasks like thinking and problem solving.
Managing emotions
The ability to regulate one’s own
emotions when necessary and help others to do the same.
Steps to manage Emotional Intelligence
Understand your emotions
Observe your behaviour and note
the things you need to work on.
You can then work on the things
you need to improve.
Rationalise
Do not take decisions abruptly;
be rational in your thinking.
Practise
Do meditation and yoga to keep
you calm.
Strength and weakness analysis
Strengths
Strengths
are what we do well and are good at.
Identifying strengths
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Take time off to think about what you do
well
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Think of anything that you are always
good at
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Think about what others appreciate about
you
Also
known as 'areas of improvement' are what we do not do well and are not good at.
Identifying weaknesses
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Point out the areas where you struggle
and what you find difficult to do
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Look at the feedback you receive from
others
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Be open to feedback and accept your
weaknesses without feeling small about it. Look at it as an area of
improvement.
Difference between Interests and Abilities
Self-motivation
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Self-motivation is simply the force within you that drives you to do
things.
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Self-motivation is what pushes us to achieve our goals, feel happy and
improve our quality of life.
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In other words, it is our ability to do the things that need to be done
without someone or something influencing us.
Types of Motivation
Internal Motivation
LOVE
External Motivation
REWARD
Qualities of Self-motivated People
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Know what they want from life
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Are focussed
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Know what is important
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Are dedicated to fulfil their
dreams
Building Self-motivation
There are four steps for building
self-motivation, which are as given below.
Find out your Strengths
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Identify your likes and dislikes.
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Understand what makes you happy.
Set and focus on your goals
Define the goals you want to achieve
and focus all your energy to achieve your goal.
Develop a plan to achieve your goals
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Plan and set timelines to achieve your goals.
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Plan a list of activities that you will do to achieve each goal.
Stay loyal to your goals
Work towards achieving your goal,
even when you are facing difficult time.
Goals and Setting SMART Goals
Goals
They are a set of dreams with a
deadline to get them.
Goal setting
It is all about finding and
listing your goals and then planning on how to achieve them.
How to Set Goals?
We can use SMART method to set
goals.
SMART stands for:
S- Specific
M- Measureable
A- Achievable
R- Realistic
T- Time bound
Time Management and Its Importance
Time management is the ability to plan and control how you spend the hours
of your day well and do all that you want to do.
Time management is the thinking
skill that helps you to
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complete tasks on time.
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make a daily timetable.
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make a good guess at how long it will take you to do something.
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submit homework and assignments on time.
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not waste time during the day.
Four Steps for Effective Time Management
Step 1
Organise
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We plan our day to-day
activities.
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We make a timetable that we
follow.
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We keep our surroundings and
study table clean and mess free.
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We put things back where they
belong.
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It helps us save time!
Step 2
Pritortise
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We make a to-do list that has all
our activities and we rank them in theorder of importance.
Step 3
Control
• We have a control over our activities and time.
• We avoid time wasters like chatting on the phone, surfing gossip sites,
etc., and focus on more important things.
Step 4
Track
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We identify and note where we
have spent our time.
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This will help us analyse if we
have used our time effectively or not.
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It also helps us to identify
time-wasting activities
Tips for Practicing the Four Steps for Effective Time Management
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Avoid delay or postponing any planned activity
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Organise your room and school desk
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Develop a ‘NO DISTURBANCE ZONE’, where you can sit and complete important
tasks
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Use waiting time productively
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Prepare a ‘To-do’ list
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Prioritise
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Replace useless activities with productive activities
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