It’s Sunday morning and for the first time this week the humidity is not off the charts. I hear my neighbor across the street mowing his lawn and my other neighbor laughing with friends. Without self-management, I have to admit, I would be outside enjoying this beautiful day too.
Sitting here at my desk, I realize the importance of self–management skills and how significant they are to get important tasks accomplished. Without self-management, I would already be outside enjoying this August day. What keeps me at my desk is taking responsibility for my behavior to get my work done. This is what self-management is.
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I use self-management skills for writing as well as using these same skills when I work in various offices. Self-management allows me to be productive. These skills when used in combination with goal setting can’t be beat.
Self- management is being in control and responsible for your own actions.
Self-management allows me to –
- regulate my emotions
- monitor my behavior
- be self-reliant
- evaluate my progress
- be independent in my decision-making
These skills are important in the workplace and help reach long-term goals such as gaining that promotion or starting your own business.
- Controlling emotions when you want to yell at your boss allows you to keep your job.
- Effective communication with your co-workers allows your questions to be answered quickly and accurately.
- Planning your work day with a to-do list and avoiding multitasking allows you to be more productive at work. These skills help you reach long-term goals such as gaining that promotion or starting your own business.
Time Management
Being able to complete an assignment, attend a meeting, or meet with a client on time makes a big difference in how you appear to others. Missing deadlines, not prioritizing, and procrastination all cut down on time management and gives the appearance of disorganization and unreliability.
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Communication
- Relaying information clearly, concisely, and quickly drives career success.
- Communications shouldn’t be garbled, overly complicated, or not come to the point quickly. Otherwise others will see you as non-productive or as someone who is wasting their time.
- When speaking or emailing, come to the point quickly to show you value their time as well as your own.
Stress Management
One of the most important aspects of self-management is the ability to cope with stress. Stressful situations happen every day. Without the ability to handle stressful situations as they arise, productivity decreases and anxiety and mistakes increase.
- Rational decision-making is an important part of any job so controlling stress levels allows for better judgment and accuracy.
- Having less stress will help you handle problems that arise with composure and self-confidence.
- Work on self-management skills by consciously being aware of how you speak with others.
- Take responsibility for your decisions and strive to remain calm during times of stress.
When thinking of your own self-management skills, what do you feel you need to work on the most?
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