Self-Management Facts & Worksheets

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.

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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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