UNIT-2

SELF MANAGEMENT SKILLS

NOTES
Self-management refers to the capacity to control your workload and productivity in the workplace independently. You may
enhance your productivity at work and advance your career by learning and using self-management techniques.

Self Management:
Self-management is the act of managing oneself; it also refers to accepting accountability (उत्तरदा�यत्व) for one’s own actions
and well-being. It also entails controlling your interactions with the people and things in your environment.

The reasons behind promotion of self-management are as follows:

1. When facing challenges or challenging circumstances in life, we do not want the individual to be dependent on
anybody else.
2. Self-management gives people the self-assurance they need to manage their lives and find solutions to their own
difficulties.
3. Self-management offers a sustainable (द�घर्का�लक), long-term method of managing one’s personal life.

Positive Results of Self-Management

Various situations in life are comfortable by taking the following benefits from self-management…

It guides individuals to self-monitor their conduct and behavior

Students, once become aware that they are responsible for their behavior, they become proactive.
1. Prepares individual to complete the task independently.
2. Instills (मन म� �बठाना) ownership to the task and the consequences ( प�रणाम) amongst individuals.

It helps in self-evaluation
Self-management helps people understand that if they don’t achieve their goals, they must change their course on their own.
When the expected results are accomplished, it also inspires people.
1. Helps in setting individual goals
2. Directs evaluation of performance, objective resetting and enhances self-esteem.
It leads to self – reinforcement of positive behavior
Self-management encourages students to act appropriately given the situation. It encourages people to do the right thing
and prevents them from engaging in bad behavior while keeping the long-term effects in mind.
1. Promotes self-learning to achieve goals
2. Self-confidence is increased, which supports the habit.

Self-Management Skills
Self Confidence
It means believing in one’s potential and ability to meet life’s requirements for goals, objectives, and difficulties and that one
is deserving of living a happy life.
• Taking on a new endeavor (प्रयास), like starting a blog, can help you feel more confident.
Stress Management
It is a condition of emotional tension and discomfort brought on by unexpected, demanding, and confusing situations.
• Finishing your schoolwork on time will allow you more free time to enjoy without the burden of homework dragging
you down.
Independent Working
This typically means is when an individual is assigned a task(s), he/she takes ownership and doesn’t require constant
assistance or supervision to complete that task(s).
• Studying independently for a test, a competition, or learning something new will help you become more self-reliant.
Team Player
A person who conforms well with norms of a team and contributes to the attainment of the common goals in an efficient
and effective way is called as a team player.
• You can improve your teamwork abilities and learn from others while working on a group project.
Time Management
To maximize productivity, efficiency, and effectiveness, it is a purposeful effort to priorities tasks according to the available
time.
• You should schedule time for relaxing activities and exercise while you’re studying. You’ll have more positive energy if
you manage your time well for each of them.

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Personality management
A positive personality includes elements like general cleanliness, grooming, suitable attire, and effective verbal and nonverbal
communication.
• Making a good first impression at school, a friend’s house, or on the playground involves dressing appropriately.

Self-Confidence
Factors that help in building self confidence –
Social
People’s self-confidence is influenced by their interactions with their family and community, social environment including
friends, relatives, teachers, and the media.
Cultural
Cultural factors comprise of values, beliefs and customs. Indians give higher importance to family values, believe in the
philosophy of “Vasudhev Kutumbhkam” and follow custom of celebrating Diwali.
Physical
Individuals’ self-confidence is considered to be affected by physical self-efficacy, physical activity, and social physique
anxiety. Self-confidence has been proven to be directly correlated with physical activity.

Self-Confidence Building Tips

Getting rid of negative thoughts
People get closer to having a calm, positive mind by putting their negative ideas to rest. People must engage in an activity to
divert their attention from unpleasant thoughts, such as walking, drawing, singing, dancing, chatting, watching, reading, or
talking.
Thinking positively
Positive thinking makes the brain more calm and boosts output and performance. People feel happier when they begin to
think positively, and their confidence increases.
Staying happy with small things
A person who is overjoyed with thanks for each and every small favor in his life feels arrogant. Being grateful to others and
to the world gives people confidence.
Staying clean, hygienic and smart
A confident individual must first practice good personal hygiene. Being at your best may be achieved easily and effectively
by maintaining clean, healthy hair, teeth, fingers, body, and skin.
Chatting with positive people
Interacting with positive people brings forth a fresh and progressive perspective to life. People in similar stages of life go
through similar issues. Some positively handle these situations, and interacting with them shall help boost confidence.

Questions and Answers

Q1. What do you mean by self – management skills?
Answer – Your ability to regulate and control your actions, feelings, and thoughts is referred to as self-management
skills. It also helps to improve personal and academic goals.
Self-management can also helps in the following areas:-
• Reaching your goals
• Developing good habits
• Overcoming challenges and difficulties
• Overcoming bad habits

Q2. What are the different practices of self management skills?

Answer – Self – management skills are –
a) Self – awareness – Ability to control your values, likes, strengths, dislikes and weaknesses, etc.
b) Self – control – Holding the ability to control your behavior, discipline, and so on.
c) Self – confidence – Believe in yourself and don’t be scared to take risks.
d) Problem solving – Understanding a problem and finding the solution.
e) Self motivation – Try to complete your tasks without any external help.
f) d. Personal hygiene – Be healthy, clean and smart
g) Positive thinking – Expressing certainty or affirmation even in tough situations
h) Teamwork – Work in team to complete the goals

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 i) Time management – According to your plan, achieve the task on time.
j) Goal setting – Plan and accomplish the goals within a timeframe.

Q3. Write a short note on the factors influencing self – management.

Answer – Factors influencing the self – management are patients, cognitive, mental, and behavioral ability to
identify disease – related symptoms, seek treatment, and to identify physical, psychological and social changes.

Q6. Qualities of self – confidence?

Answer – Qualities of self – confident people –
a. Self – belief – Always believe in yourself and respect the failures, make you successful in life.
b. Hard Work – Work hard to achieve the goal, don’t be afraid of failures.
c. Positive Attitude – Positive attitude means focusing on the goal and trying to achieve.

Q7. How to build self – confidence?

Answer – There are three steps to build self – confidence are as follows –
a. Step 1: Appreciate achievements & accept failures.
b. Step 2: Make a goal and try to achieve.
c. Step 3: Always look on the positive side and be happy.

Q8. What are the factors that decrease self – confidence?

Answer – Some of the factors which decrease self – confidence
• When we think we are unable to complete a task.
• When you feel bad from the past mistakes, and unmotivated.
• After failure in the first attempt, do not try again to achieve the goal.
• When we are surrounded by people who have negative thoughts.
Q9. What is the importance of positive thinking?
Answer – An person’ attitude can be ‘positive’ or ‘negative’. Positive thinking helps to be successful in life because
positive people are always improving themselves. but negative people are always worrying and looking for the bad
in things, they never try to overcome the challenges.
Positive thinking produces positive outcomes for you, such as
• Overcoming challenges
• Always be energetic
• Helping others will help you to overcome the challenge of the work.
• Be happy and make others happy.

Q10. What is the importance of personal hygiene?

Answer – Personal hygiene is very important in our daily life because it helps us
• Create a good image of ourselves
• Stay healthy
• Avoid feeling ashamed in public due to our bad breath, body odour, etc.

Q11. What is the importance of Grooming?

Answer – The act of putting on clothes is known as dressing. Grooming is the act of making oneself appear neat,
orderly, and smart.
Benefits of Dressing and grooming in daily life
• Look smart
• Make a good impression of ourselves
• Feel confident about ourselves

Q12. What is self management skills for Class 9?

Ability to control your actions and regulate your self is known as self management skills, It also help to achieve
your personal and academic goal.

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Q13. Why is self management important for us Class 9?
Self-management can also helps in the following areas:-
1. Achieving your goals
2. Adapting good habits
3. Overcoming from the difficulties
4. Overcoming from the bad habits
Q14. What is grooming class 9?
Wearing is clothes is known as dressing. Grooming helps to make your self neat, clean and smart.

Q15. What is the purpose of self management explain?

Purpose of Self-management skills are – Self Awareness, Self Control, Self Confidence, Problem Solving and Self
motivated.

MCQ
Q1. _____________ term is also referred to self management.
a. Emotions, behavior and thoughts
b. Self regulation
c. Self control
d. All of the above
Answer ⟵d. All of the above
Q2. Self management is also useful in:
a. Reaching your goals
b. Overcoming bad habits
c. Creating positive habits
d. All of the above
Answer ⟵d. All of the above
Q3. Self management skills abilities include the ___________.
a. Self motivation & Positive thinking
b. Self confidence & Problem solving
c. Self awareness & Self control
d. All of the above
Answer ⟵d. All of the above
Q4. Which one is not applicable for self-management?
a. Understanding self
b. Bargaining
c. Problem solving
d. Confidence building
Answer ⟵b. Bargaining
Q5. Grooming is a term used to describe the process of __________.
a. Time management
b. Problem solving
c. Neat and Clean appearance
d. Self-management
Answer ⟵c. Neat and Clean appearance
Q6. Identifying strengths
a. Take time off to think about what you do well
b. Think of anything that you are always good at
c. Think about what others appreciate about you
d. All of the above
Answer ⟵d. All of the above
Q7. Identifying weaknesses
a. Point out the areas where you struggle and what you find difficult to do
b. Look at the feedback you receive from others

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c. Be open to feedback and accept your weaknesses
d. All of the above
Answer ⟵d. All of the above
Q8. If you are aware of your own values, likes, dislikes, strengths, and shortcomings as an individual. It
denotes the fact that you are ____________.
a. Self-Confident
b. Self-Control
c. Self Motivated
d. Self-Aware
Answer ⟵d. Self-Aware
Q9. A person’s _____________ is an acquired or natural ability that allows them to execute a specific job or
task with a high level of proficiency.
a. Weaknesses
b. Strength
c. Interest
d. Abilities
Answer ⟵d. Abilities
Q10. Which one is not a good example of strength?
a. I am good at understanding other peoples
b. Dealing with strangers, I am confident.
c. I don’t know, how to play chess.
d . I help my parents in household chores.
Answer ⟵c. I don’t know, how to play chess.
Q11. ________, often known as ‘areas for improvement’, refers to the things we don’t do well or aren’t very
good at.
a. Weaknesses
b. Strength
c. Interest
d. Abilities
Answer ⟵a. Weaknesses
Q12. When we believe in our ability to achieve in anything we undertake in life, we develop the quality of ___________.
a. Self-confidence
b. Self-awareness
c. Self-control
d. Positive attitude
Answer ⟵a. Self-confidence
Q13. You can develop your self – confidence through changes in ____________.
a. Attitude
b. Practice
c. Both a) and b)
d. None of the above
Answer ⟵c. Both a) and b)
Q14. Dipa Karmakar having flat foot since she was six years old, she work hard and become the first Indian
female gymnast in the Olympics.
a. Self – belief
b. Hard Work
c. Positive Attitude
d. Commitment
Answer ⟵b. Hard Work
Q15. Before successfully inventing the incandescent light bulb, Thomas Edison created hundreds of
prototypes. Despite facing several setbacks, his perseverance and self-confidence resulted in the creation
of one of the world’s most remarkable products, the bulb.
a. Self – belief

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b. Hard Work
c. Positive Attitude
d. Commitment
Answer ⟵a. Self – belief
Q16. Focusing on the good, especially in the face of hardship, constitutes an optimistic attitude. Losing a
game, for example, might be interpreted as either a loss or an opportunity to analyze game methods and
develop in order to win in the future.
a. Self – belief
b. Hard Work
c. Positive Attitude
d. Commitment
Answer ⟵c. Positive Attitude
Q17. Mahatma Gandhi, the leader of the Indian Freedom Struggle, was a staunch supporter of India’s
independence from the British Raj. To gain India’s freedom, he used nonviolent civil disobedience.
a. Self – belief
b. Hard Work
c. Positive Attitude
d. Commitment
Answer ⟵d. Commitment
Q18. When the team wins a competition, congratulate them on their accomplishments. When the team
loses a tournament, articulate learning.
a. Appreciate achievements & accept failures
b. Have a goal and take steps towards it
c. Always look at the good side and be happy
d. None of the above
Answer ⟵a. Appreciate achievements & accept failures
Q19. If you’ve won bronze in an event before, create a goal for yourself to win gold next time and work
toward it.
a. Appreciate achievements & accept failures
b. Have a goal and take steps towards it
c. Always look at the good side and be happy
d. None of the above
Answer ⟵b. Have a goal and take steps towards it
Q20. If you lost the match, congratulate the members of your team who performed well.
a. Appreciate achievements & accept failures
b. Have a goal and take steps towards it
c. Always look at the good side and be happy
d. None of the above
Answer ⟵c. Always look at the good side and be happy
Q21. What steps should one take to boost their confidence?
a. Set goals in life
b. Appreciate oneself for all the achievements
c. Always think positively
d. Talk to people who are confident
Answer ⟵a. Set goals in life
Q22. Which of the following is a sign of someone who is self – confident?
a. Patient
b. Compassionate
c. Committed
d. Passionate
Answer ⟵c. Committed
Q23. The attitude of a person might be classified as either ________ or ________.
a. Positive

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b. Negative
c. Both a) and b)
d. None of the above
Answer ⟵c. Both a) and b)
Q24. Which of the following is a positive thinking example?
a. Overcoming challenges
b. Making you do well or making you an energetic individual
c. Helping you get better at work
d. All of the above
Answer ⟵d. All of the above
Q25. What is the most effective method to begin our day on a happy note?
a. Think about everything that may go wrong.
b. Consider the challenging test you’ll face later in the day.
c. Consider what you’ve accomplished thus far and be proud of yourself.
d. Feeling worried because of the traffic on the road?
Answer ⟵c. Consider what you’ve accomplished thus far and be proud of yourself.
Q26. Rahul receives criticism from his class teacher on his project effort. In this case, which of these
solution indicate a good attitude?
a. Rahul ignores the feedback.
b. Rahul takes feedback but not implemented .
c. Rahul informs his peers that the teacher is incorrect.
d. Rahul positive with feedback and makes his project better.
Answer ⟵d. Rahul positive with feedback and makes his project better.
Q27. What can you do if you’re having trouble letting go of negative thoughts or feelings?
a. Relax and feel better by meditating.
b. Ignore thee negative thought and move on in life.
c. Act on the basic of unpleasant sentiments or beliefs.
d. Talk to a friend and share all your negative feelings.‘
Answer ⟵c. Act on the basic of unpleasant sentiments or beliefs.
Q28. _________ is beneficial to our health and well-being.
a. Cleanliness
b. Regular School
c. Work at home
d. None of these
Answer ⟵a. Cleanliness
Q29. Personal Hygiene is essential because it helps us in our daily lives.
a. Stay healthy
b. Create a good image of ourselves
c. Avoid feeling ashamed in public due to our bad breadth, body odors
d. All of the above
Answer ⟵d. All of the above
Q30. Do you think individuals who live in hill stations can go several days without bathing?
a. No, bathing should be done on a regular basis regardless of the weather.
b. Yes, for persons who live in frigid climates, without taking a bath for several days is okay.
c. Yes, as long as they clean themselves down with a damp cloth.
d. None of the above
Answer ⟵. No, bathing should be done on a regular basis regardless of the weather.
Q31. Radha uses a lot of hair oil in order to grow her hair. She does not wash her hair for days at a time,
and it often stinks.. What would you advice her to do?
a. She can keep thee oil in her hair since it promotes hair growth.
b. She can wear it at night and wash her hair before leaving the house every day.
c. She shouldn’t use any of the oil
d. To lessen the odor, she might apply the oil and a little water to her hair before leaving the house.

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 Answer ⟵b. She can wear it at night and wash her hair before leaving the house every day.
Q32. The process of making yourself look neat, tidy and smart is know as ___________.
a. Grooming
b. Exercise
c. Watching T.V
d. Playing Video Games
Answer ⟵a. Grooming
Q33. Personal Grooming is a term used to describe the act of _____________.
a. Maintaining personal hygiene for pleasing personality
b. Brushing teeth
c. Trimming nails
d. None of these
Answer ⟵a. Maintaining personal hygiene for pleasing personality
Q34. Dressing and grooming are vital since they assist us in our daily activities.
a. Look smart
b. Feel confident about ourselves
c. Make a good impression of ourselves
d. All of the above
Answer ⟵d. All of the above
Q35. It is very important to dressing and grooming properly, because they help us to look_____________.
a. smart
b. untidy
c. shabby
d. All of the above
Answer ⟵a. smart

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