Self Management Strategies
Self-management is so important in today’s world. It’s your ability to use your awareness of your emotions to actively choose what you say and do. In other words, it’s how you regulate your emotions, thoughts, and behaviors in a way that’s appropriate to the situation. It’s not always easy, but the five strategies below can help;
Set Aside Time in Your Day for Problem Solving - A 15-minute period each day where you turn off your phone, walk away from your computer, and take time to just think, is a great way to ensure your decisions aren’t muddled by your emotions.
Take Control of Your Self-Talk - Negative self-talk is unrealistic and self-defeating. It can send you into a downward emotional spiral that makes it difficult to get what you want from life.
Clean Up Your Sleep Hygiene - Self-management requires patience, flexibility, and alertness, which are the first things to go when you don’t get a good night’s sleep.
Learn a Valuable Lesson from Everyone You Encounter - Approaching everyone you encounter as though they have something valuable to teach you—something that you will benefit from—is the best way to remain flexible, open-minded, and much less stressed.
Put a Mental Recharge into Your Schedule - Exercise and other relaxing and recharging activities are critical to the mind. When you take time out of your day to get your blood flowing and keep your body healthy, it gives your mind an important and much needed break.
Want more? Read Emotional Intelligence 2.0
Question: Where are your emotions clouding your judgment, and where is your reason ignoring important cues from your emotions?
Action: Choose one self-management strategy to prioritize and put into action this week.
Going through something? Recognize how negative self-talk may be getting in the way and try getting some sleep.
Want to plan ahead for the next mess? Schedule time each week for a mental recharge or problem solving.
💜 a good quote…
“When you can’t keep your body language in check, it is a clear sign that your emotions are getting the best of you.” - Emotional Intelligence 2.0
“Even when you can’t do or say anything to change a difficult situation, you always have a say in your perspective of what’s happening, which ultimately influences your feelings about it.” -Emotional Intelligence 2.0
