Self Management Tools

June 11, 2013 By Leave a Comment
In   any frustrating, fearful or stressful situation our first thought should be   that we have CHOICE. The 2 broad choices presented to us are our   ability to change the situation or our ability to change our reaction to the   situation. To some this is empowering to others it is overwhelming. Use the   table below to start understanding the choices you have in given situations.

Choice   gives us a sense of self-power and enables us to work with tough and   difficult situations with the knowledge that we are in control.

Self-management   tools

 

Change     the situation

Avoid

Alter
  •      Say “no”
  •     Avoid negative/stressed people
  •     Control your environment
  •     Avoid hot button topics
  •     Analyse your “to do list”
  •     Communicate your feelings
  •     Compromise
  •     Be more assertive
  •     Manage your time

Change your reaction 

Adapt

Accept
  •     Reframe perceived problems
  •     Look at the big picture
  •     Adjust your standards
  •     Focus on the positives
  •     Only focus on what you can control
  •     Look for the lesson to be learnt
  •     Share feelings
  •     Forgive
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