Self-Management refers to an individual's success in controlling his or her emotions and behaviors to complete a task or succeed in a new or challenging situation. Both children and adults need to learn how to control their emotions so that they can get the job done. Often, when talking about managing emotions, we focus on how to calm down when we are angry, upset, or scared.
Activities to practice self management:
Help your child develop a success ritual. A good success ritual for high school students is to picture in their minds their past successes - specific times when they performed well and achieved their goals. Remembering their past successes can give them the energy and the confidence to take on their current challenges.
Promote a growth mindset
Promote perseverance
Nurture motivation to learn
Facilitate goal setting
Integrate mindfulness practices