2 Self-Management

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LEARNING OBJECTIVES
G Understanding the concept of self-management
ldentifying key self-management skills such as time management, stress management,
self-awareness and self-confidence
G Explaining the benefits of self-management including better decision-making, goal attainment,
improved relationships and overall well-being
G Applying strategies for self-management, setting achievable goals, practising stress
management and developing self-awareness
G Assessing personal growth and development and recognizing areas for improvement, setting
the stage for ongoing self-improvement

INTRODUCTION
Aperson's life becomes increasingly interesting and challenging as they grow older. They
face new tasks and duties along the way. It becomes necessary to effectively manage time
and strike a balance between school or work, hobbies and spending time with friends and
family. As these challenges come your way, the ability to manage yourself becomes very
important.
Understanding the habits to build, skills to acquire and pitfalls to avoid in your journey of
self-management is one of the most important life skills. In this chapter, we will discover
needed to succeed in
why self-management is important and how to develop the skills
your perSonal and professional life.

"Mastering others is strength; mastering oneself is true power."

-Lao Tsu
SELF-MANAGEMENT
Self-management means being in charge of your thoughts, feelings and actions to reach
your goals. It also involves handling yourself in relation to others and the resources
around you. This skill allows you to take charge of your life, set your priorities and make
good choices.

Exhibitors of Self-Management
confidence. In addition, we often
Most of the self-managed people show a high degree of self-management.
observe that certain other qualities stand out in people who excel at
that such people induce in their
These qualities exhibit good self-management skills
lives.

People who are self-managed associate well with the following personality exhibitors:
Prioritizing tasks and using time wisely
Taking responsibility for their actions, including mistakes
Setting and working towards goals
Being proactive and taking the lead in getting things done
Understanding their own strengths and weaknesses
" Managing emotions and staying calm in tough situations
" Adapting tochange and being flexible
Communicating well and building positive relationships
Seeking feedback and being open to helpful advice
. Continuously learning and improving their skills and knowledge
These self-management practices help people perform well in personal and professional
interactions and are considered highly effective to lead a successful life.

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Importance of $
Self-Management
Self-manmagement 1s important because it keeps a person on track, organized and
motivated. Without self-management, one might struggle to finish tasks on time but by
developing seli-management skills, anyone can increase their productivity, reduce stress
levels and improve their overall well-being.

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Self-management is a vital skill for students to learn early in their lives. It brings many
benefits that can make a positive difference in school., personal life and future professional
engagemnents. Here are some positive impacts of self-management:
I . Doing better in school or at work: By using their time and resources well, students
can finish assignments on time and get better grades. Similarly, self-managed
Drofessionals can do better at their jobs.
Smarter decisions and attaining goals: Self-management helpspeople set clear goals
and makegood choices that match their long-term plans.
3 "Working independently: Self-management lets people work on taskS and projects by
themselves, without constant supervision.
4o Handing stress better: Knowing how to manage stress can help deal with the
pressures of school or work and keep you mentally and physically healthy.
" Knowing yourself better: Self-management helps you understand what you are good
at, where you need imprOvement and how you can grow.
(e" Managing your emotions: Self-management helps control your feelings, leading to
better interactions with others and better relationships.
Building confidence: By setting achievable goals and celebrating your success, you
can feel more confident and have a positive outlook.
Being a good team player: Self-management teaches you to take responsibility for
your work and be reliable, even when working with others.
Time management and staying organized: Skills like planning, setting priorities and
making schedules help you use your time well and stay on top of your tasks.
Self-management is a critical skillto develop in human beings, as it can help them achieve
Success, thrive in their personal and professional lives and improve their well-being.
Forexample, if you have an important project due in a week, self-management skills can
help you break the project into smaller tasks and set deadlines for each task. This strategy
Can help you stay on tack, manage your time effectively and complete the project before
the deadline. On the other hand, without self-management skills, you might procrastinate
and struggle to complete your project on time, further causing stress and anxiety.

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Self-Management
Self-
-management skills
Skills
include the capacity to effectively schedule and manage your time,
a s targets, strategize and arrange your tasks as per their priority and completing
wdt 1s most important. Cultivating these abilities will assist you in effectively handling
your workload, meeting due deadlines and achieving your goals. The following are some
essential self-management skills that you can develop:

S M A R
SPECIFIC ACHIEVABLE TIME-BOUND
Be clear and specific s0 Are you able to take Adeadline helps us stay
that your goals are easier MEASURABLE action to achieve the REALISTIC focused and motivated,
to achieve. This also goal? Actionable qoals Avoid being overwhelmed inspiring us and
Measurable goals can be
helps you krnow how and tracked, allowing to see ensure the steps to get and unnecessarily stressed providing something to
by making the goal work towards.
where to qet started! your progress. They also there are within your
tell you when a goal is Control. realistic.
complete.

1. Time Management: Time management means using your time wisely to reach your
goals. This includes decidingwhat is most important, making a schedule and saying
afirm NO' to activities that waste time. A great way to manage your time is to make
a list of things you need to do each day and then prioritize them based on their
importance and when they are due.
2. Goal Setting: Goal setting is about figuring out what you want to achieve and making
a plan to get there. It keeps you on track and motivated by giving youa clear path and
purpose. To set effective goals, use the SMART criteria, which means they should be
Specific, Measurable,Achievable, Realistic and Time-bound.
3. Decision-Making: Decision making involves evaluating options and choosing the
best course of action. It is an essential skill for self-management because it helps you
make good decisions that align with your values and goals.
4. Problem-Solving: Problem-solving is about identifying problems, coming up
with probable solutions and picking the best one. It is an important skill for
self-management because it helps you tackle difficulties and roadblocks.

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 AcTIVITY1
4 Make a to-do list of taskS you need to complete each dav for a week.
Prioritize each task based on
its importance and deadline. Reflect on how you managed your time
each day and identify the areas
for imprOvement.
2. Choose a goal that you want to achieve in the next month. Apply the
SMART criteria to create a plan
to achieve the goal. Monitor your progress and
adjust your plan accordingly.
3. Choose a daily-lite problem that you need to solve. ldentify the problem,
brainstorm solutions,
choose the best solution and implement it. Reflect on the problem-solving process and
identity the
areas for improvement.

Self-management requires an individual to focus on their relationships, physical

well-being, mental well-being and enhance the quality of life. It is a balanced mix
of various related activities. Let us explore the key areas of
sections below. self-management in the

Self-Confidence
uThere is no normal life that is free of pain. It's the very wrestling with our problems that
can be the impetus for our growth." -Fred Rogers
Self-confidence is your own belief in your abilities and skills. It is a big part of self
management because it keeps you feeling motivated and focused on your goals. Self
confidence can also help you deal with tough situations and challenges by giving you a
sense of determination.

Factors Affecting Self-Confidence

Self-confidence of a person takes shape in the
environnment where they are brought up. This
environment includes social, cultural and
physical factors, which can together affect how
confident a person feels.
" Social factors: Social factors include the
quality of your relationships, what others
say about you and how mnuch support you
get from friends and family. For example, if
you have good friends and family support,
you may feel more self-confident than if
youare onyour own with little support.
" Cultural factors: The cultural setting of a person is very significant as well.
The
beliefs and values of your culture can shape how you see yourself and how you view
your relationship with society. For instance, in cultures that place a strong emphasis
on individual achievement, a person's confidence may be tied to their success and
accomplishments.

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 physical abilities can
Physical factors: Physical factors such as appearance, health and
physical challenges, yos
alsoimpact self-confidence., If you have health problems or
tend to feel less self-confident.
factors can interact with one another and
It 1s important to recognize that these
To see a fillip in an
impact an individual's self-confidence in complex ways. factors becomes a dire
these
individual's self-confidence, addressing and improving
need.

Building Self-Confidence
Self-confidence is an essential personal quality that
mental
can help people reach their goals, boost their
well-being and succeed in their personal and
professional lives. Here are some ways to enhance
self-confidence:
When you set
1. Set realistic goals:
achievable goals and break them into
smaller steps, you will feel a sense
of accomplishment and grow your
confidence.
and emotionally can make you
2. Self-care: Taking care of yourself physically, mentally
feel better and, in turn, increase your confidence.
achievements, no matter how
3. Celebrate success: Recognizing and celebrating your
smal, helps you build a positive self-image and boosts your confidence.
confidence. By
4.Counter negative thoughts: Negative self-talk can lower your
can
challenging negative thoughts and replacing them with positive ones, you
develop a more confident mindset.
learning
5. Take risks and learn from mistakes: Trying new things, taking risks and ability
mistakes can help you become more resilient and confident in your
from your
toovercome challenges.
6. Practice assertiveness: Being assertive and expressing your needs
and opinions,
in your
including setting your personal boundary, can help you build confidence
abilities and your voice.
can provide
7. Seek support: Having supportive friends, family oI mentors around
encouragement and help you develop your confidence.
Remember, building self-confidence takes time and effort but by using these strategies,
individuals can gradually buld a stronger sense of self-assurance and belief in their
abilities.

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 AcTIVITY2)
4 Think of one accomplishmentyou achieved recently.
it was important to you and how it made vou
nomatter howsmallit may be. Write down why
feel.
2 Choose one selt-care activity to do each day for a
week. such as going fora walk, eating a healthy
meal or practising mindtulness. Reflect on how it makes vou feel and
how it contributes to your
overall well-being.

STRESS MANAGEMENT
Stress management 1s amother crucial part of self
management. STess 1s a natural reaction to
challenging or threatening situations. While a
bit of stress can be helpful, too much stress
can
STRESS
ham your physical and mental health, Stress
management rerers to the ability to cope with
stress and reduce its negative impact.
Working on stress management skills can
help a person stay calm and focused during
stressful situations, improve productivity and
reduce their risk of developing stress-related
health problems. A common misconception
is that stress is always negative. In fact, there
are two types of stress, viz. positive stress
(eustress) and negative stress (distress), which affect your body and mind differently. A
tabular comparison for these two types of stress is presented below:
Types of Stress Description Effects on the Body Effects on the Mind
Positive Stress (Eustress) Short-term stress thatBecoming more alert andFeelings ofexcitement
feels like achallenge energetic " Increased motivation and satisfaction
which you can handle Boosting yourimmune system "Increased self-confidence
and has the power to Enhancing your thining abilities
motivate and inspire.

Negative Stress(Distress) Long-lasting or severe Higher chance of heart problems"Feelings of. anxiety, depression,
stress that feels like it is Aweaker immune system helplessness and hopelessness
too much to handle and
Issues with your stomach and Increased irritability and anger
can harm your physical digestion Decreased self-esteem
and mental health.

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Identifying Stress
Stress can show up in various forms and the signs can differ from person to person,
depending on the situation they are in.

Sleeping disorder Work deadline

Fatigue Iritability Restlessness Increased muscde Anxiety and stress
aches and soreness worry

But there are some typical stress symptoms, incluang:

signs: Headaches, tense muscles, feeling tired, chest discomfort, a fast
" Physical constipation.
heartbeat rate, and stomach issues like diarrhoea or
annoyed, getting mad, feeling sad and
" Emotional signs: Worrying, being easily
frequent mood swings.
and
" Behavioural signs: Changing how you eat or sleep, not liking social gatherings
putting off tasks.
negative thoughts and a
Cognitive signs: Struggling to concentrate, forgetfulness,
mind that goes haywire with rampant negative thoughts.

AcTIVITY3)
Write down how it made you feel and how
Think of a stressful situation you have experienced in the past.
factors helped you overcome it.
you coped with it. Also mention if people or other external

Effective Stress Management

impact on one's physical,
Stress is a common experience in life and it can have negative
management activities and their
mental and emotional health. Some common stress
below:
impact on us are presented in the table

Stress Management Activities and their impacts

Deep Breathing Inhaling and exhaling slowly and deeply to calm the mind and reduce physical tension
" Lowers heart rate
" Reduces muscle tension
" Improves focus and concentration

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Exercise Engaging in physical activities such as yoga, walking, playing favourite sports, swimming,
dancing, etc.
" Improves overall physical health and well-being
"Reduces tension
"Promotes better sleep

Mindfulness &Meditation tocusing on the present moment and acknowledging thoughts and emotions without judgment
"Reduces anxiety and depression
" Improves sleep quality
" Increases self-awareness

Social Support Connecting with others and seeking emotional support from friends, family or mental health
professionals
"Reduces feelings of loneliness and isolation
"Providesa sense of
community
"Promotes healthy coping mechanisms
Time Management Organizing and prioritizing tasks, setting realistic goals and managing time effectively
" Increases productivity
Promotes asense of accomplishment
Increasesa sense of control

Journaling / Diary Writing down thoughts and emotions to increase self-awareness and release negative feelings
Improves self-awareness
"Reduces anxiety and depression
Promotes emotional regulation

Relaxation Techniques Engaging in activities such as listening to music or spending time in nature to promote relaxation and
reduce stress
Reduces physical tension
" Promotes relaxation
Improves mood and overall well-being

Sleep Routine Developing healthy sleep habits such as sticking to a regular sleep schedule in a relaxing sleep
environment
Improves sleep quality
" Reduces anxiety and depression
"Promotes overallphysical and mental health

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AcTIVITY 4)
practise it for at least
Choose a physical activity you enjov, such as walkina, running or dancíng and stress.
how it helps you cope with
30 minutes each day for a week. Peflect on how it makes vou feel and

SELF-AWARENESS
Self-awareness is the ability to recognize and understand one's thoughts, emotions and
behaviours and how they impact oneself and others. It involves being aware of one's
strengths, weaknesses and limitations, as wellas one's values and beliefs.
self-awareness:
A popular quote by a wise philosopher summarizes
"Your vision will become clear only when you can look into your own heart. Who looks
outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes." -C.G. Jung

Knowingyourself is a skillthat can help you grow, get better and have better relationships
with people. To be self-aware, you need to be open to thinking about yourself honestly and
without being too critical. You also have to think about how others see you. It can involve
practices such as writing a journal, being mindful and asking people you trust for their
thoughts and feedback.

Types of Self-Awareness
Self-awareness comes in two forms: internal andexternal.
Internal self-awareness is about knowing your values, beliefs, emotions and why you
do things.
External self-awareness is about knowing how others see you and how your actions
affect them.
Self-awareness is extremely important for growing in your personal andprofessional life.
It helps you make better choices, have better relationships and livea moresatisfying life.
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 AcTIVITY5
1. Take a few minutes each day to reflect
on your thoughts, feelings and values. Write down your
reflections and identity any patterns or changes.
Aska friend or Tamily member for feedback on how they perceive vouin
their feedback without judgment and reflect on how it social situations. Listen to
aligns withyour self-perception.
Positive Thinking
Dasitive thinking is a way of thinking in which you concentrate on the
good parts or
situations and expenences and don't give much attention to the negative parts. It is
having a mindset that sees opportunities and chances in each situation, rather than about
stuck on failures, problems or things thatdidn't work out. getting
Developing a positive mindset can be challenging: the strategies listed below can be
helpful:
1. Challenge negative thoughts: Pay attention to negative self-talk and counter it with
positive and empowering thoughts.
2. Gratitude journal:Write down things you're grateful for every day to shift your
focus
towards positive aspects of your life.
3. Visualization: Imagine positive outcomes, like acing a test or succeeding in a
project,
to nurture a more optimistic mindset.
4. Surround yourself with positivity: Spend time with people who uplift and support
your goals and dreams.
5. Engage in enjoyable activities: Do things that make you happy and give you a sense
of achievement to cultivate positive emotions.
6. Practise mindfulness: Stay in the present moment to reduce anxiety and negative
thinking.
Positive thinking brings many benefits, including greater self-confidence, less stress,
improved physical health and better relationships. It is akey part of your journey to self
improvenment.

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PERSONAL HYGIENE
Fersonal hygiene refers to the practices that we undertake to maintain cleanliness and
Promote good health. Personal hygiene is a crucial aspect of our lives and it is important to
learn the basics of hygiene from an early age.
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 your health
Maintaining personal hygiene is an important part of taking care of personal
help maintain
and well-being. Here are some useful daily-routine tips to
hygiene:

PERSONAL HYGIENE

Wash your Face Wash your Hands Trimyour Nails

Shower or Bathe Brush your Teeth
Brush your teeth Daily washing Regularly washing Keeping your nails
Taking ashower your hands with short helps prevent
twice daily and your face helps
or bathing each Soap and water dirt and bacteria
day removes dirt, floss once a day get rid of dirt, oil
Sweat and bacteria to remove fOod and makeup that stops germs from from gathering
bits and plaque, can block pores spreading and underneath,
frorn your skin, which can lead to
which can cause and cause acne or lowers the risk of
preventing body tooth decay, bad other skin troubles.getting sick. infections.
Odour. breath and gum
issues,

getting sick and stay healthy.

By following these simple hygiene practices, you can avoid young age so you can form
hygiene from a
It is important to get conscious about personal
good hygiene habits that last a lifetime.

AcTIVITY (6
MY DAILY HYGIENE ROUTINE

brushing teeth, washing face,

Create a isual chart or diagram of your daily hygiene routine, including
importance of each practice
showering, washing hands and other hygiene practices you follow. Discuss the
health.
and how it can help prevent illnessand promote overall

SELF-CARE PLANNER
we work
Self-management is an essential life skill for success in everything we do. When
self-awareness, we do
on self-management skills like self-confidence, stress control and
inculcate
better in school or work, build good relationships and reach our goals. We need to
these practices in our routine. Always remember that self-management is a lifelong
journey that takes time and patience.
Using the given self-care planner, always strive to be the healthiest and best version of you.
The best gift you can offer your family and the world is a healthy you!

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 Do IT YoURSELF

SELF-CARE PLANNER
Date: S )MT WT )F S

Things That Made Me Happy Today

Water Intake Self-Care Activities

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Today's Mood

DailyNutrition
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Snack

HABITS TOSTART HABITS TOSTOP

SELF-MANAGEMENT CASE STUDIES

Consider the following case studies and think about some self-management solutions
that you feel are appropriate as suggestions for each of them. The case studies include
a potential solution given just for helping as a guidance for your thought process. Your
solutions may be completely different arnd yet perfectly acceptable.
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Scenario 1: Amrita is a student who is struggling to stay focused during class and
complete her assignments. She has noticed that she often feels anxious and
overwhelmed when she thinks about her workload.
Potential Solution: Amrita could try implementing some time-management
smaller, more
strategies to help her break down her assignments into techniques
manageable tasks. Shecould also practise mindfulness or relaxation
tohelp reduce her anxiety and increase her focus during class.
difficulty maintaining positive
Scenario 2:Anmol is a college student who is having like others don't understand
relationships with his classmates. He often feels
him and gets into arguments frequently.
self-awareness to better
Potential Solution: Anmol could try practising
impacting his interactions with
understand his emotions and how they may be
or college counsellor to talk about
others. He could also seek out a trusted adult relationships with
to improve his
his feelings and get some guidance on how
his classmates.
self-esteem and lacks confidence. She often
Scenario 3: Beena, an executive, has low
like she doesn't match them.
Compares herself with her peers and feels
achievable goals for herself
Potential Solution: Beena could try setting small,
and engaging in hobbies
and practising self-care, such as getting enough sleep techniques to challenge
she enjoys. She could also try cognitive restructuring on her strengths and
negative thoughts and beliefs about herself and focus from trusted
accomplishments. Additionally, seeking out positive feedback confidence.
individuals, such as a teacher or coach,could help boost her

MEMORY BYTES
emotions.
Self-management is the ability to control one's behaviour, thoughts and
motivation.
CSelf-management includes self-awareness, self-regulation and
CSelf-management is important for students to succeed academically and personally.
reduced stress.
Benefits of self-management include improved productivity, better decision-making and
OSelf-confidence isa key aspect of self-management andcan be improved through setting achievable goals
and practising self-care.
techniques and
Stress management is also important and can be achieved through exercise, relaxation
time management.
Cognitive restructuringcan help manage negative thoughts and beliefs.
Self-awareness is the ability to recognize one's thoughts, emotions and behaviour.
Self-awareness can lead to personal growth and positive relationships.
Self-awareness involves internal and external awareness.
Internal awareness is understanding one's values, beliefs andemotions.
NExternal awareness is understanding how one's behaviour impacts others.
Effective self-management requires reflection, practice and awillingness to seek help.
By practisingself-management skills, students can improve their overall well-being and success in both
their personal andacademic lives.

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 EXERCISES
OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS
I. Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs):
1 What does self-management primarily
involve?
(a) Managing others' emotions and behaviour Managing your time and resources
(c) Managing your emotions and behaviour (d) Managing teams
2. Why is selt-management important?
(a) It leads to better decision making and goal
attainment.
(b) It leads to better teamwork and leadership skills.
(c) It leads to better productivity and efficiency.
(cAll of these
3. Whatis self-confidence?
a Belief in one's abilities (b) The ability to manage stress
(c) The ability to communicate effectively (d) The ability to help others
4. How can self-confidence be developed?
(a) Surrounding yourself with negativity (b) Avoiding challenges
(c)Setting achievable goals (d) None of these
5. What is stress management?
(a) The ability to cope with stress and reduce its negative impact
(b) The ability to avoid stress entirely
(c) The ability to thrive under high-stress situations
(d) The ability to outperform dthers
6. What are some stress management techniques and skills?
(a) Avoiding responsibilities and procrastinating
(b) Relaxation techniques and time management
(c) Overloading oneself with work
(d) Going out with friends
7. What is self-awareness?
(a) The ability tomanage others' emotions and behaviour in aposítive wày
(b) The ability to recognize and understandone's thoughts and emotions
(c) The ability to manage stress effectively
(d) The knowledge of thoughts of your friends
8. What are the different types of self-awareness?
(a) Internal and External (b) Time and task management
(c) Stress and anger management (d) Team management
9. What is time management?
(a) The ability to manage one's own time and resources effectively
(b) The ability to manage others' time and resources effectively
(c) The atbility to delay tasks
(d) The ability to transfer work
10. What is goal setting?
(a) The ability to set clear and achievable goals
(b) The ability to set unrealistic and unattainable goals
(c) The ability to avoid setting goals altogether
(d) None of these
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Il. Fillin the blanks:
1 skills are important because they help us plan and achieve our goals.
2. means the things we do tostay clean and healthy.
3. Goal setting should follow the SMART criteria, where goals are Specific, Measurable, Achievable
and Time-bound.
4. An important aspect of is staying positive and having a resilient attitude evoN
when facing setbacks.
5. Awell-organized study routine can help students manage their time more efficiently and reduce
before exams.
6 skills can help individuals reduce procrastination, work on tasks systematically
and meet deadlines more effectively.
7. Confidence is shaped by social, cultural and environmental factors.
and
8. Self-awareness manifests in two forms:
9. Self-reflection allows you to identify your strengths and areas for improvement, leading to increased
self-esteem and
10. Toimprove self-motivation, it is important to set clear

SUBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS

1. Unsolved Questions:
1. What isself-management? Explain some self-management skills.
2. Explain the importance of self-management and how it can be applied in everyday life.
3. How can teachers and parents help students to develop good self-management habits?
4. Why is self-awareness important?
5. What are the types of self-awareness?
6. How can self-awareness help students to better manage their emotions and behaviour in school
and at home? Give examples of how self-awareness can be cultivated.
7. How can stress affect a student's academic performance?
8. What are the techniques of stress management?
9. Discuss the impact of stress on a person's professional performance and explain how stress
management techniques can helpalleviate this.
10. What are the benefits of positive thinking?
11. Howcan positive thinking be used to improve self-confidence?
12. What is personal hygiene?
13. Why is personal hygiene important? Provide examples of good personal hygiene practices.
14. How can teachers and parents help students to maintain good personal hygiene practices? Provide
specific examples.
II. Case-based/Application-based Questions:
1. Namrata has just started a new job with tight deadlines and a steep learning curve. She's feeling
stressed and uncertain. As Namrata's supervisor, what strategies can you recommend to help her
adapt to the new work environment and manage stress effectively.
2. Supp0se you have received feedback on a recent test that needs improvement. How will you use
self-awareness toassess your strengths and weaknesses and develop a plan for self-improvement

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