Self Management Skills

Approaches to Learning

• Organization - Managing time and tasks effectively.
  • Plan short- and long-term tasks.
  • Set goals that are challenging and realistic.
  • Use time effectively and appropriately.
  • Bring necessary equipment and supplies to class.
  • Keep an organized and logical system to document learning.
  • Understand and use learning preferences.
  • Use technology effectively and productively.
  • Take on and complete tasks as agreed.
  • Delegate and share responsibility for decision-making.
• States of mind - Using strategies that manage state of mind.
  • Mindfulness
    • Use strategies to support concentration and overcome distractions.
    • Be aware of body–mind connections.
  • Perseverance
    • Demonstrate persistence.
    • Use strategies to remove barriers.
  • Emotional management
    • Take responsibility for one’s own actions.
    • Use strategies to prevent and eliminate bullying.
    • Use strategies to reduce stress and anxiety.
    • Manage anger and resolve conflict.
  • Self-motivation
    • Practice positive thinking and language that reinforces self-motivation.
  • Resilience
    • Manage setbacks.
    • Work through adversity.
    • Work through disappointment.
    • Work through change.