Self Management

 

Chap 5 

Self Management

Q1. Tick the correct option.

a.    What is self-management?

 

1)       Management of oneself

2)       Management of other

3)       Self-awareness

4)       Self-perseverance

 

b.    Which of the following statement about self-management is true?

 

1)            It boosts decision-making capacity.

2)            It decreases the chances of failure.

3)            It increases impulsive behaviour.

4)            It promotes brotherhood.

 

c.    Which of the following statements about self-management is not true?

 

1)            It improves our performance in all spheres of life.

2)            It motivates us to keep striving till a goal is achieved.

3)            It promotes rationalism.

4)            It improves focus.

 

Q2.    Read the statements marked as assertion (A) and reason (R) choose the correct option:

 

a.    Assertion (A): Self-confidence is respecting ourself by believing in our own abilities, strengths and judgments.

Reason (R): It makes us energetic and motivated to take action and achieve our goals.

      Ans. (i)

      b. Assertion (A): One must focus on the abilities to complete his work in an effective way.

           Reason (R):  It is an optimistic approach to handle the stress in life.

      Ans. (ii)

Short Answer Type Questions

1.    What is self-management?

Ans. Self-management means becoming our own master. It means taking responsibility or our actions and given our best in whatever we do. It also refers to self-control that helps in managing stress and emotions.      

2.    Enlist any two outcomes of self-management.

Ans. Two outcomes of self-management are as follows:

(a)  It boosts the decision-making capacity

(b)  It increases the chances of success.

 

3.    Why is it important to have self-confidence?

Ans. Self-confidence is important for facing the challenges, fostering resilience and a positive self-image. It stimulates motivation, encourages risk-taking, and improves performance. Confident individuals communicate better, set healthy boundaries, and build stronger relationships

4.    What is organizational skill?

Ans. Organizational skill is the ability to use time and energy in the most effective manner, so that one can achieve the things one desires.

5.    What is the function of responsibility in self-management?

Ans. Responsibility in self-management is the basics of taking ownership of our actions, decisions, and outcomes. It drives us to be accountable for our tasks, goals, and personal growth. By embracing responsibility, we become proactive, reliable, and committed to achieving our goals.

6.    Why is problem solving an important self-management skill?

Ans. Problem solving is an important self-management skills as it drives us to find out the causes of problems and the find the best solutions out of many possible solutions to the problem. In this way, we can do away with out problems.

 Long answer type question

1.    How is self-awareness different from self-motivation?

Ans. Self-awareness means understanding oneself. It involves recognizing our strengths, weaknesses, abilities, emotions, values, and thoughts, and understanding how they affect our lives. Self-awareness is an important self-management skill that helps us make the right decisions and work on improving our weaknesses.

Self-motivation, on the other hand, is the inner drive that pushes us to take action and achieve our goals. It is the internal force that keeps us moving forward, even in the face of challenges or setbacks. Self-motivation helps us stay resilient and focused on our objectives.

 

 2.    Explain stress- management.  Give a suitable example to explain how it is important?

Ans.  Stress management refers to the techniques and practices used to control and reduce the level of stress in our lives. It involves understanding the sources of stress and using healthy methods to cope with them, such as deep breathing, exercise, time management, talking to someone, or practicing hobbies.

 

For example, a student preparing for exams may feel anxious and overwhelmed by the syllabus. By creating a study schedule, taking short breaks, eating healthy, and practicing relaxation techniques, the student can manage stress and perform better.

 

3.    Enlist the benefits of self-management.

Ans. The following are the benefits of self-management.

Increased self-discipline: Helps in resisting distractions and staying focused.

Better time management: Enables prioritization and efficient use of time.

Improved confidence: Achieving self-set goals builds self-esteem.

Reduced stress: Organization and planning lead to a sense of control and less anxiety.

Higher productivity: Focused efforts lead to better results in less time.

Goal achievement: Clear planning and execution help in reaching short- and long-term goals.

Better decision-making: Self-awareness improves critical thinking and responsible choices.

Accountability: Individuals take ownership of their actions and outcomes.

 

4. Explain in your words how time management and organisational skill help in increasing one’s efficiency?

 

Application Based Questions

1.    Prepare a list of at least ten words that describe you. Tell your best friend/partner to do the same for you and then tally both the lists. How many similar words did you get? Do you really know yourself well?