LIFESKILLS

Self-management

How to manage oneself and nature personal abilities

Steps in developing a personal milestone plan

1.      Setting personal goals

2.      Self-evaluation

3.      Allocating timelines for milestones

4.      Identifying challenges to achievement

Positive attitude

It is the attachment to something or someone.

Importance of positive attitude

·         Improves ability to work with others

·         Reduce stress

·         One becomes more productive

·         Promote one’s success

Negative attitude

Strong unfavorable emotions towards something or someone

Dealing with negative attitude

·         Motivation

·         Training

·         Use of setbacks

Time management

This is the ability to manage your time well and can be achieved by doing the following

1.      Make a plan ahead

2.      Create priority list

3.      Set time limit

4.      Set goals

Self esteem

It is the personal value or the opinion you have about yourself

Types of self esteem

1.      High self esteem

2.      Low self esteem

Self-image

An individual’s perception of themselves including their physical appearance, personality and characteristics.

Assertiveness

Being able to stand up for your own or other people’s rights in a calm and positive way without being aggressive or accepting wrong.

Emotional management

Emotions - Positive or negative reactions that people experience in response to events or situations

They include: stress, happiness, sadness, anxiety, anger, bitterness, jealousy etc.

Non-violent ways of managing anger

·         Take time out

·         Get a hobby and engage in activities

·         Talk to someone or seek counselling

·         Identify and manage triggers

Management of stress

Taking care of your life, thoughts, emotions and how you deal with problems

Self-awareness

Ability to recognize oneself as am individual separate from others or environment

Self-control

Ability to regulate your choices and responses to different situations

Self-respect

A feeling of respect for yourself that shows that your value yourself