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People with good self-management can control their behavior, emotions, and thoughts in different scenarios

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Self-Management (Goal-setting activities) help control behaviour, emotions, and thoughts in different scenarios. With high self-management, a person can be productive and efficient in achieving their goals.

See the fact file below for more information on Self-Management or alternatively, you can download our 26-page Self-Management worksheet pack to utilise within the classroom or home environment.

Key Facts & Information

What Is Self-Management?

  • Being able to manage oneself is considered a skill.
  • You are your own boss and unleash a better version of yourself. 
  • Having good self-management helps in maintaining focus.
  • A person who practices good self-management can focus on their long-term and short-term goals without getting distracted easily.
  • Self-management can be developed with a strong foundation of self-awareness.

Important Skills for Self-Management

  • Impulse control
    • Impulse control is the ability to say no.
    • There are times when people find it hard to say no, especially when they are stuck in a situation.
    • To avoid such situations, a person must be able to assess themselves by asking questions such as: 
      • Do I want to do this?
      • Do I need to do this?
      • What are the advantages and disadvantages of doing this?
  • Goal setting
    • Goal setting doesn’t always have to start big. 
    • Practicing goal setting can also start with a small thing like waking up early.
  • Stress management
    • Sometimes people don’t realize how stressed they are.
    • When stress gets ignored, it can turn into suppressed stress which may trigger emotions such as anger, irritation, and frustration.
    • Signs of stress must be recognized so they can be addressed and you can find different ways to let it out.
    • Often, stress can be relieved through communication, hobbies, sports, music, and other recreational activities. 
  • Self-evaluation
    • A person can learn from their mistakes through self-evaluation.
    • It can serve as a motivation to try again and succeed.
    • Analyze the process, know the challenges, and think about ways to improve oneself.
    • The result is significant, but the process is notable as well.
  • Self-organization
    • Being organized is a skill that has personal and professional benefits.
    • Kids are naturally messy, and if this habit remains unchanged, it may cause problems when they grow up.

SMART Goals

  • A SMART goal is an effective guide in goal setting.
  • SMART is an acronym that stands for Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Timely.
  • These five elements are significant in helping increase the chances of achieving goals.

S – a goal must be specific and clear

M – it must be measurable or can track progress towards achieving goals

A – it must be achievable

R – it must be relevant to your life, so you know why you have that goal

T – set a timeline as to when you can start and achieve your goal

Effective Ways to Improve Self-Management

  • Sometimes, knowing your rating helps improve yourself.
  • Practice doing time management logs.
    • You can use different tools such as calendars and planners.
  • Set rules and follow them.
  • Accept honest feedback.
  • Follow specific deadlines.
  • Always be patient.
  • Reflect on yourself.
  • Prioritize your health and well-being.
  • Know your strengths and your priorities.
  • Acknowledge emotions, and do not let them decide for you.
  • Always remember to take a break.

Advantages of Having Self-Management

  • There are many advantages to developing self-management.
  • Some of these include:
    • It helps improve confidence, motivation, reliability, and eagerness.
    • It improves performance.
    • It boosts self-esteem.
    • It increases self-efficacy in setting goals.
    • It improves multitasking.
    • It improves decision-making.
  • You do not wake up and gain self-management skills immediately. 
  • You have to work for it by having constant practice and a lot of patience.
  • If you fail today, remember that you can always try and strive again.

Self-Management Worksheets

This is a fantastic bundle that includes everything you need to know about Self-Management across 26 in-depth pages. These are ready-to-use worksheets that are perfect for teaching about Self-Management which helps a person be productive and efficient in achieving their goals.

Complete List Of Included Worksheets

  • Self-Management Facts
  • Truth or Lie?
  • SMART
  • Friendship Goals
  • Wish Come True
  • Priorities
  • Focus on Your Goals
  • Knowing My Goals
  • Anger Management
  • Set Your Goals
  • Something New
  • My Planner
  • In 10 Years I Will…
  • Goal Game
  • Have a Great Day!
  • My Pie

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Use With Any Curriculum

These worksheets have been specifically designed for use with any international curriculum. You can use these worksheets as-is, or edit them using Google Slides to make them more specific to your own student ability levels and curriculum standards.

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