Here’s a detailed summary of Chapter 2 – Self-Management Skills
(Class 10, Part A) from your PDF. I’ve organized it in exam-ready format
with clear headings and keywords so you can revise quickly tonight:
Summary: Self-Management Skills (Class 10 AI – Part A)
1. Basic Self-Management Skills
To succeed in life, we need:
Self-awareness – Know your personality, strengths, and
weaknesses; take feedback.
Responsibility – Accept ownership of your actions.
Time management – Plan, schedule, and stick to it.
Adaptability – Stay updated, adjust to new situations smoothly.
2. Stress and Stress Management
Stress: Emotional, mental, physical, and social response to
demands/threats.
Stressors: Things causing stress (exams, family pressure, money
issues).
Steps to Manage Stress
1. Be aware – Recognize signs (headaches, anxiety, insomnia).
2. Identify cause – Find the real reason.
3. Apply management methods – Time management, talking to
family/friends, exercise, hobbies.
Stress Management Techniques
Time management
Organized academic life (avoid delays)
Healthy diet
Positive attitude
Physical exercise & fresh air
Proper sleep
Family time & holidays
3. Emotional Intelligence (EI)
The ability to recognize & regulate one’s emotions and those of others.
Components:
Emotional Awareness – Recognize and name your emotions.
Harnessing Emotions – Use emotions in thinking & problem-
solving.
Managing Emotions – Control your emotions and help others
manage theirs.
4. Identifying Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths:
Identify what you are good at and enjoy.
Note what others appreciate about you.
Weaknesses:
Areas where you struggle.
Feedback from others.
Accept weaknesses without negativity.
5. Motivation
Two Types:
Internal motivation – Comes from within (happiness, health, self-
satisfaction).
External motivation – Comes from outside (recognition, respect,
appreciation).
Qualities of Self-Motivated People
Have clear goals
Stay focused
Know priorities
Dedicated to dreams
Steps to Build Self-Motivation
1. Find strengths
2. Set & focus on goals
3. Make a plan
4. Stay committed
6. Goal Setting (SMART Goals)
Specific – Clear goals.
Measurable – Define how to measure progress.
Achievable – Break into small tasks.
Realistic – Should be practical.
Time-bound – Have deadlines.
7. Time Management
Benefits
Finish tasks on time
Submit work/assignments punctually
Estimate time needed for tasks
Four Steps (OPCT)
1. Organize – Plan daily activities
2. Prioritize – To-do list in order of importance
3. Control – Stay focused on tasks
4. Track – Monitor how time is spent
Ways to Improve Time Management
Avoid delays/postponing work
Keep study area organized
Create a “No Disturbance Zone”
Use waiting time productively
Maintain a To-do List
Focus on priorities
Replace time-wasting activities with productive ones
✅ Keywords for Revision: Self-awareness, Responsibility, Adaptability,
Stressors, Emotional Intelligence, Internal/External Motivation, SMART
Goals, Prioritize, Control, Track.
Would you like me to also create Case-based Q&A + MCQs from this
chapter (like exam practice) so you can test yourself before the AI
monthly test?
