Class 10 Self Management Skills Notes

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PART A – EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS
Self-Management Skills II – Chapter Short Notes
By : JD Sir (PGT Computer)


Topic 1: Stress Management

SELF MANAGEMENT SKILLS 

Self Management Skills are those skills that help a person to control his thoughts, wants, feelings and actions. It allows you to maximize your productivity and performance in various fields of your career. 
When we talk about employability, Self-management skills help you to manage a good career path. It helps you to overcome in many bad situations. Here in this article, we will discuss Stress and Stress  Management Techniques and also we will discuss how to work independently.

Following are some of the skills you must master to succeed in life:

  1. Self-awareness: Ask for honest feedback. Gather insights on your personality and work-specific proficiencies. Think about your daily interactions and how you handled situations well or could have handled them differently.
  2. Responsibility: Taking responsibility for your tasks is very important. Taking ownership is the step towards self-development. For example, if you have been assigned a task by a teacher; ensure you take complete ownership. Even if you are unable to complete the task on time, you must report it and then correct it.
  3. Time Management: Prioritise the things you have to do. Remove waste and redundancy from work. Make a time table and follow it diligently.
  4. Adaptability: Stay current with best practices and read up on new information always. Prepare yourself for new changes, so that you can transition seamlessly.

What is 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:
  • You are too close to the exams but feel unprepared.
  • You are experiencing a loss of someone close in the family.
  • You are worried about what people would think of you if you don’t dress well or cannot speak confidently.

Stress Management

Managing stress is about making a plan to be able to cope effectively with daily pressures. The 
ultimate goal is to strike a balance between life, work, relationships, relaxation, and fun. By doing 
this, you are able to deal with daily stress triggers and meet these challenges head-on.

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

Stress management can help you to

  • have a joyful life.
  • focus and complete tasks on time.
  • be a happy person as you are stress free.
  • be more energetic and spend quality time with your friends and family.

Management Techniques

Here are a few simple stress management techniques.
  1. Time management: Proper time management is one of the most effective stress-relieving techniques.
  2. Physical exercise and fresh air: A healthy lifestyle is essential for students. 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. Even taking a walk or playing in the park will help you get a lot of fresh oxygen, which will help you become more active.
  3. Healthy diet: Having a healthy diet will also help you reduce stress. Eating a balanced diet, such as Dal, Roti, vegetables and fruits will give you the strength to do your daily work efficiently.
  4. Positivity: Focussing on negative aspects of life will add more stress. Instead, learn to look at the good things and stay positive. For example, instead of feeling upset over a scoring less in a test, try to maintain a positive attitude and look at ways to improve the next time.
  5. 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.
  6. Holidays with family and friends: Going to a relative’s place, such as your grandparents’ house or a new place during your summer vacations can help you break from the normal routine and come back afresh.

Ability to Work Independently

If you can become a calm and relaxed person, you will have the ability to work independently, which 
means.
  1. Becoming self-aware, self-monitoring, and self-correcting.
  2. Knowing what you need to do.
  3. Taking the initiative rather than being told what to do.
  4. Recognising your mistakes and not blaming others.
  5. Having the ability and the will to learn continuously

Emotional Intelligence

Emotional intelligence is the ability to identify and manage one’s own emotions, as well as the
emotions of others.
  • 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.

Some steps to manage emotional intelligence are as given below.

  • 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.
  • Practice: Do meditation and yoga to keep yourself calm.

Topic 2: Self-awareness — Strength and Weakness Analysis  

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