self-management skills

Question 1

Self management

Answer 1

Self-management, which is also referred to as
‘self-control’, is the ability to control one’s emotions,
thoughts and behaviour effectively in different situations.

Question 2

To manage
oneself well, a person needs to develop the following.

Answer 2

• Positive thinking: to think that one can get things
  done and be happy.
• Result orientation: to dream big and achieve the
  desired or set results.
• Self-awareness: to be aware of one’s personality
  traits and make the best out of one’s strengths.

Question 3

imp of motivation

Answer 3

Motivation and positive thinking can help us overcome
fears and take up new challenges.

Question 4

imp of optimism

Answer 4

optimism,
which is a mental attitude, reflecting a belief or hope, can lead to positive and desirable outcomes.

Question 5

motivation

Answer 5

An individual’s motivation may
come from within (intrinsic motivation) or be inspired
by others or events (extrinsic motivation).

Question 6

intrinsic motivation

Answer 6

It includes activities for which there is no apparent reward
but one derives enjoyment and satisfaction in doing
them.
It occurs when people are internally motivated
to do something because it brings them pleasure.

Question 7

Extrinsic motivation

Answer 7

• It arises because of incentives or external rewards
• Lack
  of motivation or incentives may lead to frustration, for
  example, employees who are kept on contractual basis for
  a long time may get frustrated and leave an organisation.

Question 8

Positive attitude

Answer 8

A positive attitude makes a person happier, and helps
build and maintain relationships
Positive attitude helps improve mental and
physical health.

Question 9

Ways to maintain positive attitude

Answer 9

• Start the day with a morning routine. Say positive
  affirmations, .
• Feed the mind with positivity,
• Be proactive.
• Focus on constructive and positive things.
• Learn from failures.
• Learn to focus on the present.
• Move towards your goals and
  dreams.

Question 10

Here are some more techniques that can help you to
maintain a positive outlook in the long run.

Answer 10

• Physical exercise and fresh air: Following
  a healthy lifestyle is essential for students.
• Healthy diet: A healthy and balanced diet is
  important for a healthy body and mind.
• Organise academic life: stress
  can be reduced to a great extent.
• Adequate sleep: A good night sleep for at least
  seven hours is important
• Holidays with family and friends: can help one
  break the the monotonous normal routine and
  come back refreshed.

Question 11

Some of the ways
to manage stress are given below.

Answer 11

• Stay positive and analyse what is going wrong in
  a certain situation. Resolving the situation is easy
  once understood.
• Maintain an accomplishment sheet and enter
  even small achievements.
• Keep your thoughts in present. Pondering over
  past issues makes us feel upset and helpless.
• Talk to friends and family for comfort.
• Practise meditation and yoga.
• Whenever you feel negative thoughts are taking
  over, take a look at your accomplishment sheet.