Self-Management

Self-Management is the ability to control one’s emotions. This includes transparency, adaptability, achievement, and optimism. A key factor in superior self-management is whether or not a person reacts or responds appropriately to situations. For example, when an irritating email arrives in your inbox, is a response fired back immediately? Is there remorse and regret when reviewing how situations have been handled? Is there a lack of patience when dealing with others? When an individual reacts, most tend to do what comes naturally, which stimulates the emotional part of the brain. When a response is considered and acted upon, it generally goes against what is natural. This is the reason why a response is more difficult than a reaction because it engages the rational part of the brain. It is essential as an employee, a co-worker, or a supervisor to become skilled at self-management. There will be situations that may not go the way you would like them to or your ideas may not be chosen as the best solution to a company problem. To handle these situations with dignity and respect shows positive self-management.