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SELF-MANAGEMENT SKILLS<br />

BUILDING UP MY AFFECTIVE SKILLS AND MANAGING MY STATE OF MIND<br />

Good habits are what power your efforts to strive to be the very best you can be. Reflect on whether you are building<br />

these habits.<br />

RESILIENCE<br />

• “bouncing back” after adversity, mistakes and failures<br />

• dealing with disappointment and unmet expectations<br />

• dealing with change.<br />

Not Yet Sometimes Usually Always<br />

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MINDFULNESS<br />

• focus and concentration<br />

• strategies to develop mental focus<br />

• strategies to overcome distractions<br />

• being aware of body-mind connection.<br />

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PERSEVERANCE<br />

• persistence and perseverance<br />

• delaying gratification.<br />

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EMOTIONAL MANAGEMENT<br />

• strategies to overcome impulsiveness and anger<br />

• strategies to prevent and eliminate bullying<br />

• strategies to reduce stress and anxiety.<br />

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SELF-MOTIVATION<br />

• analysing and attributing causes for failure<br />

• managing self-talk<br />

• positive thinking.<br />

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Rate yourself out of 10 for each of the following essentials for life success:<br />

Rating<br />

Attitude – strive to be a positive thinker ________<br />

Approach – look to find better ways to do things ________<br />

Awareness – monitor my efforts, progress and health ________<br />

Attendance – present and in the “learning zone” in both mind and body ________<br />

Ability – make the most of my special talents ________<br />

MY DREAMS: MAKING THEM HAPPEN THIS YEAR<br />

In the space below, write yourself a short letter on what you want this academic year to be for you. Set clear goals that you<br />

believe will benefit you this academic year. You can use this letter as a reflective tool throughout the year to inspire you to<br />

achieve your goals.<br />

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