Self-management, which is also referred to as “self-control” or “self-

regulation,” is the ability to regulate one’s emotions, thoughts, and behaviors

effectively in different situations. This includes managing stress, delaying
gratification, motivating oneself, and setting and working toward personal and
academic goals.i Students with strong self-management skills arrive to class
prepared, pay attention, follow directions, allow others to speak without
interruption, and work independently with focus. Self-control in children as young
as age 5 can predict important life outcomes such as high school completion,
physical health, income, single parenthood, substance dependence, and criminal
involvement.

Self management sounds like being your own boss, but it doesn't mean setting
up your own business. In fact it means taking responsibility for your own actions
and doing things as well as you can. ... Self management is about making a
choice to do more than you need to, and it is a great skill to build for life and
work.

Self-management is the very important thing which will help you during all life.
It helps to achieve the goals, manage time, and organize life. ... Effective self-
management will help you avoid stress, give you more opportunities to get
involved in any interesting activities, and will show you the world.
Positivity

You can’t fake true positivity. Well, not for long anyway. Positivity must come
from the inside in order to be seen on the outside.

The first step to developing a positive outlook is having long-term and short-term
goals. Motivate yourself to achieve them with a constant stream of positivity.
Refuse to allow negativity into your mind. As you complete your goals, you’ll start
to see a snowball effect.

Keep your eyes on the end-goal and do something every day to get one step
closer. Don’t be too hard on yourself, and always acknowledge your successes.

The thing about genuine positivity is that it’s infectious. Project your positivity
onto those around you and build a positive environment at work and at home.
Self-awareness

Understanding the causes of your own behaviour is an incredibly important skill

to have. We all know someone who is completely oblivious to their own actions,
why they do them and the effect they have on others.

Learn to observe yourself from an objective standpoint. Be your own manager.

Ask others to judge you. At first, you may not like what you hear. However,
instead of becoming defensive, make a genuine effort to remain neutral.

Self-awareness is a valuable skill that few truly master. It takes years of effort to
truly achieve, so start working on it today.

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Stress management

Stress has ruined lives. If you’re the type to make mountains out of molehills,
you’re on a fast track to an early coronary and burnout. But, don’t stress! There’s
always a solution.

Implementing effective stress techniques will allow you to be proactive in

managing the things that pop up in life, rather than reacting in negative ways.

The energy that fuels impulsive behaviour, such as angry outbursts, is the same
energy that can be harnessed to motivate you to reach further and higher than
ever before. When something stresses you out or drives you to anger, use that
event as motivation.

The key to managing stress effectively is delaying your initial reaction and
thinking about an effective way to deal with a situation. Take the time to breathe,
think and relax. Only then are you in a good state of mind to make the right
choices about how to move forward.

Responsibility

Taking responsibility for your actions is step one towards true self-management.
From a very young age, school teaches us to take responsibility for ourselves.
However, many of us never master this skill.

Prioritise your most important responsibilities. Take care of tasks as they come
up, and most importantly, accept the mistakes you make. There is nothing wrong
with making a mistake. There is, however, something wrong with failing to learn
from a mistake.

Expanding your responsibilities is exciting. Self-development is all about

expanding your horizons, and that comes with responsibility. Take it, own it, and
develop yourself. When you slip up (and you will slip up), accept it and move
forward.

Productivity

The best path towards higher productivity is to manage your downtime. Got a
huge load of work to knock out in a single day? Ensure you schedule breaks and
enjoy them. If you’ve got a big year coming up, schedule a weekend where you
can relax and unwind.

It’s impossible to operate at 100% capacity all of the time. Proper planning and
time management are the key to getting the most out of your day.

If you’re losing focus or failing to make progress, switch tasks and come back
later. Don’t bang your head against a wall, it never works out.

8 AREAS OF SELF CARE

Self-care is the act of engaging in activities to gain or maintain an optimal
level of overall health. There are 8 main areas of self-care: physical,
psychological, emotional, social, professional, environmental, spiritual,
and financial.
1) Physical self-care

Movement of the body, health, nutrition, sleep and resting needs. Some
examples of physical self-care:

 Going for a walk

 Taking a bath
 Getting enough sleep (7-9 hours per night)
  Eating nourishing foods

2) Psychological self-care

Learning new things, practicing mindfulness and creativity. Some

examples of psychological self-care:

 Practicing mindfulness
 Reading a book
 Learning a new skill
 Doing a digital detox

3) Emotional self-care

Enhancing emotional literacy, navigating emotions, increasing empathy

and managing stress effectively. Some examples of emotional self-care:

 Saying no
 Making time for reflecting on feelings
 Practicing self-compassion
 Being aware of your emotional boundaries

4) Social self-care

Having a supportive group and network of relationships around you that

you can trust and turn to. Some examples of social self-care:
  Honoring your commitments to other people
 Asking for help when you need it
 Meeting new people
 Spending time with family and friends

5) Professional self-care

Sharing your strengths and gifts, having clear professional boundaries and
living your purpose. Some examples of professional self-care:

 Eating a nourishing lunch each day at work

 Negotiating your needs
 Having clear professional boundaries
 Attending professional developing opportunities

6) Environmental self-care

Having an organized, well maintained and clutter-free work, business and

home environment, having clean clothes and a clean and well maintained
mode of transport. Some examples of environmental self-care:

 Decluttering your home or work environment

 Monitoring technology time
 Cleaning up after a meal
 Maintaining a clean and safe living environment
7) Spiritual self-care:

Having beliefs and values that are important to you and guide your life.
Some examples of spiritual self-care:

 Meditating
 Reflecting in a journal
 Going on a retreat
 Walking in nature

8) Financial self-care

Being responsible with your finances and having a conscious relationship

with money. Some examples of financial self-care:

 Knowing where your income is coming in

 Knowing where your expenses are due and paying them on time
 Completing your tax responsibilities on time
 Spending and saving money wisely