Employability

Skills
(Weightage 10)

Deep Narayan Singh

PGT (Computer Science), KV Chh

Unit 2: Self-management Skills

What do we mean by self-management?:

– It combines the two words management and self.

– Management deals with motivation, planning, goal-setting,

calculating resources, controlling, regulation etc. according to a
task.

– Self has a double meaning: the self as autonomous actor or

manager (not somebody else outside) and as the target of the
management.
 Self-management skills

What do we mean by self-management?:

– Self-management, referred to as ‘self-control,’ is the ability to
control one’s emotions, thoughts and behavior effectively in
different situations. This also includes motivating oneself, and
setting goals
– OR

– Self-management skills are skills on which we decide ourselves

to facilitate the awareness, realization and maintaining of our
goals, that are important for our self.
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Self-management, personal and social skills
– Self-management skills use the other skills (personal, social) as
resources and combines them in a strategic way in the action process for
the own needs and goals.

– Self-regulation, self-control, time-management, Adaptability,

Self-awareness etc. can be seen as integrative components of
self-management
Self Regulation---Goal Setting
Goals: They are a set of dreams with a deadline to get them. for example,
saving pocket money to buy a favorite mobile phone by a particular date.

A specific goal will usually answer the five "W" questions:

What: What do I want to accomplish?

Why: Specific reasons, purpose or benefits of accomplishing the goal.

Who: Who is involved?

Where: Identify a location.

Which: Identify requirements and constraints.

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How to Set Goals?
It is all about finding and listing your goals and then
planning on how to achieve them.
Letter Major Term
S Specific A specific goal will usually answer the five "W" questions

M Measurable A measurable goal will usually answer questions such as:

How much? How many? How will I know when it is accomplished?

A Attainable How: How can the goal be accomplished?

Does this seem worthwhile? Is this the right time?

R Relevant
Does this match our other efforts/needs? Are you the right person?

T Timely When? What can I do 6 weeks from now?

What can I do today?

E Evaluate
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How to Achieve Goals?
It is all about putting sustained efforts in right direction with
patient.

Patience धैयर्य

Persistence नरं तरता

Perseverance लगन

Determination दृढ़ संकल्प

Fortitude सहनशीलता
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Important steps of self management
Self-management skills are crucial for successfully planning and
implementing activities. Each activity – wittingly or unwittingly –
is based on a sequence of cognitive and active steps
setting goals

calculating resources & barriers

effective planning of work process

“Combining social, personal and
self-management skills, we are able
to achieve our goals!” realisation step by step

keeping motivational balance

Self-Reliance:-Ability to Work Independently
Ability to work independently can be enhanced by being self-aware, self-motivated
and self regulated.

Self-Awareness:-Having conscious knowledge of your own self, capabilities,

feelings and one’s own character is called as self-awareness. They become
aware of their strengths and weak points and work accordingly.

Self-Motivation:-Self-motivated individuals have an inner urge to do something,

achieve their goals without any external pressure/lure for award or appreciation.
It is a life skill and must be necessarily developed.

Self-Regulation:- Self-regulation guides independent individuals as it helps them

consider long term consequences rather than just transient feelings. It leads to a
responsible and a value driven behaviour. It teaches self - control and well directed
efforts to reach goal.
Self-Awareness
Having conscious knowledge of your own self,
capabilities, feelings and one’s own character is called
as self-awareness. They become aware of their
strengths and weak points and work accordingly.
 Self-motivation
Self-motivation is simply the force within you that
drives you to do things. Self-motivation is what
pushes us to achieve our goals, feel happy and
improve our quality of life.
 Stress Management
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.
Types of Stress
• Financial Stress
• Mental Stress
• Social Stress
 Stress Management Techniques

• Time management
• Physical exercise and fresh air
• Healthy diet
• Positivity
• Yoga
• Mediation
• Sound Sleep
• Holidays with family and friends
 “Our Greatest weakness lies in giving
up. The most certain way to succeed is
always to try just one more time.”
-Thomas A. Edition

Stay Safe. Stay aware. Stay Healthy. Stay Alert

Questions
1.There was a young boy who was fond of playing football and wanted to become a football player. He joined a
football academy and came regularly to practice but never made it to the team. For four days, the boy didn’t
show up for practice. The matches had begun and his team was playing the finals. He showed up for the finals.
He went up to the coach and pleaded him to let him play for the match. The coach had never seen the boy plead
like this before. The Game started and the boy played like a ball on fire. Every time he got the ball, he shot a
goal. Needless to say, he was the star of the game and his team won. What type of motivation did the boy
demonstrate?
a) External
b) Internal
c) Both internal and external
d) Not any specific type of motivation
2.
Statement 1: A realistic goal is one that has no timeline or plans for execution.
Statement 2: Breaking down big goals into smaller parts will make the goal achievable.
a) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
b) Both Statement I and Statement Il are incorrect
c) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
d) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
Questions
1. Sonika gets up at 6 am and goes for her hobby classes. Then she comes back home and
finishes her homework before going to school. She does all work by herself. No one tells
her to do so. This is called ___________.
a. Self-Awareness b. Self-Motivation c. Self-Regulation d. Discipline
2. High expectations from self can leave one with chronic anxiety and stress, thus leading to
stress.
a. Physical b. Emotional c. Mental d. Financial
3. Trisha is always tense during exam time. She is a sincere and studious student, but the
thought of exams creates anxiety in her. Which stress management technique that you
would suggest to help her?
a) Yoga b) Exercise c) Vacation with Family d) All of these
4. ______________ ability of a person to do the things that need to be done without
someone or something influencing us.
a) Self-Motivation c) Self Discipline b) Self Awareness d) Self-Regulation
5. _____ is the ability to plan and control how you spend the hours of your day well and do
all that you want to do.
a) Specific Management b) Goal management c) Self-management d) Time management
Questions
1. .................................. refers to the various techniques that enable a person to cope with
the psychological stress.
a) Destressing b) Dis-stress c) Stress Management d) Disaster Management
2. ........................... means being aware of your personality including the strengths and
weaknesses.
a) Personality Management b) Self-awareness c) Strength Management d) All of these
3. Ravi works hard to get the best student award at the end of year. What type of motivation
is this?
(a) Internal (b) External (c) Both internal and external
d) Not any specific type of motivation
4. In SMART goal, what does ‘S’ stands for?
a) Specific c) Selfish b) Standard d) Self-Start
De-Stressing
5. Vacationing helps in ____________________individuals.
Walking ___________________to
6.Physical exercise in the form of ____________, Skipping relieve stress as
they stabilize mood, improve self-esteem and induce sleep.
Questions
1. Pranjali gets up at 5 am and goes to her badminton classes. Then she comes home and
finishes her homework before going to school. She does this all by herself. No one tells
her to do it. This is an example of
(a) Self-motivation (b) External motivation
(c) Both self and external motivation (d) Not any specific type of motivation
2. __________ is not the quality of self-confident people.
a. Dependent b. Positive Attitude c. Hard Working d. Commitment
3. ___________ is a series of postures and breathing exercises practiced to achieve
control of body and mind.
a. Meditation b. Nature Walk c. Yoga d. Physical Exercise
4. Which of the following can cause stress?
(a) Yoga and meditation (b) Driving during rush hour
(c) Organized academic life (d) Enjoying holidays with family
5. If students are unable to meet their assignment submission deadlines then which type of
stress may induce?
a) Mental stress b) Physical stress c) Social stress d) Positive stress
Questions
1. Having conscious knowledge of your own self, capabilities, feelings
and one’s own character is called as ____________.
a) Self- Awareness b) Self- Motivation c) Self- Regulation d) Self- Assessment
2. Which of the following is NOT a physical sign of stress?
a) Dry mouth b) Guilt c) Fatigue d) Cold hands

3. Having conscious knowledge of your own self, capabilities, feelings and one’s own
character is called as ____________.
a) Self- Awareness b) Self- Motivation c) Self- Regulation d) Self- Assessment

1. Which of the following can cause stress?

(a) Yoga and meditation (b) Driving during rush hour
(c) Organized academic life (d) Enjoying holidays with family
2. If students are unable to meet their assignment submission deadlines then which type of
stress may induce?
a) Mental stress b) Physical stress c) Social stress d) Positive stress