Self management skills

What are self-management skills

Refer to an individual’s ability to regulate their own emotions, behaviours, and actions to meet goals, manage responsibilities, and function independently

essential for maintaining wellbeing and achieving success in school, work, relationships and life

help person to stay organised, motivated, adaptable, when facing challenges or stress

an inabilit to self manage or progblematic self management can cause issues in all area of an individual’s life

What are the three self-management skills

Assertiveness

Resilience

Stress management

What is assertiveness

Is the ability to express your needs, feelings and boundaries clearly and respectfully

• helps individuals stand up for thesmelves without being aggressive. improving communication and reducing stress

• assertive people are more likely to resist peedr oressure advocate for tehir wellbeing, and make healthy decisions

• it is especially important in situations involving conflict and negotiation or boundary setting

What are examples of assertiveness skills

• Using i statements to communicate personal needs

• saying no to requests that go against your values

• expressing opinions calmly and confidently

• asking for help or clarification without hesitation

Stress management

• Involves using strategies and techniques to reduce, cope with or rpevent stress responses to maintain physical, emotional and mental wellbeing

  • everyone experiences stress - but unmanaged stress can negatively affetc health, performance and relatiobshios

  • effective stress management builds resilience, improves concentration and supports emotional regulation

  • key self-management skill, especially when working in high pressure environments or during periods of change

Examples of stress maangemtn techniques

Relaxation technqieus such as deep breathing, progressive muslce relazation, yoga or meditation

physical activity to reduce cortisol levels and improve mood

positive self talk to challenge unhelpful thoughts

health lifestyle habits such as sleeping well and eating nutritious food

What is resilience?

Resilience is the ability to recover from setbacks, adapt to change, and keep going in the face of challenges

• enables people to cope with adversity, manage emotions and maintain motivation during difficult times

• Resilience supports long term health by reducing the impact of stress and promoting wellbeing

• It can be strengthened through experience, reflection and support systmes

Examples of resilience

Developing a growth mindset

builduing a strong support network of friendas, family and metnors

practise optimism and gratitude

setitng small, achieveable goals ot rebuild confidence afters setbacks