What is self-management?
Self-management is our ability to manage our
behaviors, thoughts, and emotions in a conscious
and productive way.
Self-management skills allow people to control and
regulate their emotions, thoughts and behaviour
effectively in different situations.
Why are self-management
skills essential?
Make you more organized
Boost confidence as you know things are in your
control
Increase accountability and responsibility
Prepare you to face any situation in the workplace
Help you set goals and prioritise things to achieve
the best possible results at the workplace
Examples of self-
management skills
1) Stress management
2) Time management
3) Organizational skills
4) Self-motivation
5) Accountability
6) Adaptability
Stress management
Surround yourself with high-spirited people
Practice meditation
Maintain a healthy diet
Take power naps in your lunch break
Time management
Create and implement a time management plan
Set time limits for every task
Create daily work routines and stick to them
Prioritize tasks
Delegate responsibilities
Reduce the use of your phone and social media at
the workplace
Use time management tools
Organisational skills
Create a to-do-list
Set up calendar reminders for deadlines
Set a routine and stick to it
Ensure your computer and workstation are free
from clutter
Plan your time
Self-motivation
Set goals and build a plan
Develop a reward system for yourself
Challenge yourself to learn new things
Think positively
Surround yourself with motivated and high-
spirited people
Come out of your comfort zone
Accountability
Do not blame others for mistakes you commit in
your work.
Trust yourself
Committed to your work
High on morale and deliver exceptional results.
Adaptability
Learn new skills, policies, procedures and
behaviors in response to changing work
environments.
Be flexible and effectively respond to your work
conditions even when things do not go as planned.
Self-management skills
at the workplace
Be punctual and prepare well for your meetings
and projects
Plan the next day’s schedule before leaving office
Maintain well-structured action plans and agendas
Clearly define the goals and objectives of projects
and tasks
Assess the project plans at the outset or during the
early stages of execution