SELF-MANAGEMENT

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SELF-MANAGEMENT

 

 

INTRODUCTION :

Positive attitude is one of the most valuable qualities in an individual, especially when dealing with other people. Life is not a bed of roses, for challenges come your way at every step. Maintaining poise, and meeting the challenges, with a positive attitude will help you sail through life comfortable.

SELF – DIRECTIONS:

A Person with a clear set of values and sense of direction or purpose is a self- directed personality. He follows values and vision closely and carefully. Being a good listener they get advice and ideas from others, but the decision is their own. A self directed personality is characterized by, honesty, exact goals, mental stamina, self – respect, sacrifice, and optimism. Obviously, this kind of self directed, self controlled, self governing person will prove to be a valuable employee in any situation.

The various positive qualities of a self directed personality is as follows.

·      Honesty

·     Clear good

·      Competence

·       Self respect

·        Sacrifice

·      Optimism

HONEST:

Honesty is the best policy for a self directed person. He / she will stand by truth at a time. They will not lie under any circumstances, nor will they attempt to cheat anybody. They will not do anything unethical and immoral.

CLEAR GOALS:

Self directed person has clear personal and professional goals, both short term and long term. For example, your goal now is to complete your degree course and get a job in a company. If you are able to get a job in a government department, it is well and good. If not these days a number of jobs are available in private companies. If your goal is clear to you now, you will complete the course at the end of the third year as join a company..

COMPETENCE:

Unquestionably competence is another aspect of self directed individuals. Whatever skills or knowledge he / she acquire, they master it thoroughly. Then listen speak, read, and write better than others. They are more time – conscious and are beneficial employees to the organization. They do not make mistakes, however, in the event of error, they are quick to rectify it. They are team builders willing to work with others. They do not waste the resources of the organization. In fact, they contribute to the growth of other employees and the organization. Their behaviour and attitude contribute to their success.

SELF RESPECT:

Self respect is a notable characteristic of a self directed person. He / she respect others around them. They have a strong sense of self and are aware of their strength and weaknesses

. A good example of a person with a strong sense of self respect is Dr. B. R. Ambedkar. He was born in a humble family, but he rose to the position of the architect of the Indian Constitution. He overcomes numerous difficulties in his life. He respected himself and others too. Today is s source of inspiration for million of people all over India.

OPTIMISM:

Optimism is a remarkable characteristic of a self directed person. An optimistic always has faith in good things of life. He will find in misfortune. Clear light in darkness, success in failure, a mentor in a tormentor, and so on. He will always rise up to the occasion. He is a true followers of swami Vivekananda who said: “arise, awake, and stop not till you reach your goal, “you have to always remember that nothing is achieved without opposition.

CONCLUSION:

Self direction empowers people to design supports based on their unique strength and needs. Goal setting is powerful process by which we set certain goals to achieve in certain time.

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