{"id":640,"date":"2020-02-27T20:16:58","date_gmt":"2020-02-28T01:16:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/lucindaatwood\/?post_type=chapter&#038;p=640"},"modified":"2023-05-02T14:49:44","modified_gmt":"2023-05-02T18:49:44","slug":"chapter2","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/lucindaatwood\/chapter\/chapter2\/","title":{"raw":"Self Management","rendered":"Self Management"},"content":{"raw":"<h2><span style=\"color: #808080\">Self-management is a highly-ranked employability skills. Employers look for self-management skills in potential employees.\r\n<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<h2>What is Self Management?<\/h2>\r\nSelf-management is the ability to manage your time, your mental and physical health, and your impact on those around you. In the workplace this means being able to stay calm, work with different personalities, and receive feedback.\r\n<h3>Self-management skills include:<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Time management, goal setting and prioritizing<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Avoiding and managing stress<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Initiative, responsibility and accountability<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Willingness to accept change<\/li>\r\n \t<li>The ability to learn from mistakes<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Managing your mental and physical health<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Managing your moods and emotions<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nThis chapter focuses on two of those skills: stress management and time management.\r\n\r\n<hr \/>\r\n\r\n<h2>Stress Management Skills<\/h2>\r\nYou already know that school is stressful, work is stressful, life is stressful. The secret to enjoying life and being more productive is not eliminating stress, but learning to manage it. It's easy to find lots of good stress management techniques online. Here are a few that I find particularly effective:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Time management<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Physical exercise<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Getting outside<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Healthy eating<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Self-calming<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Setting and maintaining healthy boundaries<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nFind several strategies that work for you and then use them regularly. They'll help you manage the stress of school and work,\u00a0 and make your life more enjoyable.\r\n\r\n<hr \/>\r\n\r\n<h2>Time Management<\/h2>\r\nTime management is a key self-management skill. Organizing your time well means you can achieve goals and be productive at school and in the workplace. An effective schedule also makes sure you have time to relax and do things you enjoy.\r\n<h3>Time management methods<\/h3>\r\nEveryone has 168 hours a week. How do you spend your 168 hours? Never use the excuse <em>I didn\u2019t have time<\/em>! That\u2019s immature and unprofessional. <em>I didn\u2019t make the time<\/em> or <em>I had other priorities<\/em> is professional and takes responsibility.\r\n<h4>1. Do the most important things first<\/h4>\r\nMake a list of all the things you want to accomplish tomorrow. For example:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Buy groceries<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Attend class<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Pay bills<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Exercise<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Social media<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Study<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Eat lunch with friend<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Work<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Watch TV<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Text friends<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nNow prioritise it using the ABC model (A=related to my long-term goals, B=supports my well-being, C=want to do)\r\n<table class=\"grid aligncenter\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse;width: 50%;height: 165px\" border=\"0\">\r\n<thead>\r\n<tr class=\"shaded\" style=\"height: 15px\">\r\n<td style=\"width: 2.11864%;height: 15px\"><strong>Task<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 2.11864%;height: 15px\"><strong>Rating<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 15px\">\r\n<td style=\"width: 2.11864%;height: 15px\">Buy groceries<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 2.11864%;height: 15px\">B<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 15px\">\r\n<td style=\"width: 2.11864%;height: 15px\">Attend class<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 2.11864%;height: 15px\">A<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 15px\">\r\n<td style=\"width: 2.11864%;height: 15px\">Pay bills<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 2.11864%;height: 15px\">B<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 15px\">\r\n<td style=\"width: 2.11864%;height: 15px\">Exercise<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 2.11864%;height: 15px\">B<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 15px\">\r\n<td style=\"width: 2.11864%;height: 15px\">Social media<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 2.11864%;height: 15px\">C<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 15px\">\r\n<td style=\"width: 2.11864%;height: 15px\">Study<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 2.11864%;height: 15px\">A<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 15px\">\r\n<td style=\"width: 2.11864%;height: 15px\">Lunch with friend<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 2.11864%;height: 15px\">C<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 15px\">\r\n<td style=\"width: 2.11864%;height: 15px\">Work<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 2.11864%;height: 15px\">B<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 15px\">\r\n<td style=\"width: 2.11864%;height: 15px\">Watch tv<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 2.11864%;height: 15px\">C<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 15px\">\r\n<td style=\"width: 2.11864%;height: 15px\">Text friends<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 2.11864%;height: 15px\">C<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAfter prioritizing, the to-do list now looks like this:\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Attend class<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Study<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Work<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Pay bills<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Exercise<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Buy groceries<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Eat lunch with friend<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Text friends<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Social media<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Watch TV<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<h4>2. Use the Pomodoro technique<\/h4>\r\n[embed]https:\/\/youtu.be\/TxdLBxNMbtw?t=5[\/embed]\r\n<h4>3. Use the Eisenhower matrix<\/h4>\r\nThe Eisenhower matrix divides tasks into four areas based on their urgency and importance. The number in each quadrant tells us which items to do first, second, ect.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/lucindaatwood\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/889\/2020\/02\/Screen-Shot-2021-01-31-at-1.02.33-PM.png\"><img class=\"alignnone wp-image-1588 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/lucindaatwood\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/889\/2020\/02\/Screen-Shot-2021-01-31-at-1.02.33-PM.png\" alt=\" Urgent Not urgent Important House fire Family emergency Some calls\/texts Health &amp; fitness Career Planning 1 2 Not important 3 4 Interruptions Distractions TV Time wasters\" width=\"730\" height=\"312\" \/><\/a>\r\n\r\nLook at your task list, and decide what quadrant each task fits into. For example:\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/lucindaatwood\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/889\/2020\/02\/Screen-Shot-2021-01-31-at-1.02.43-PM.png\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-1589 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/lucindaatwood\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/889\/2020\/02\/Screen-Shot-2021-01-31-at-1.02.43-PM.png\" alt=\" Urgent Not urgent Important Work Class Groceries Study Exercise Pay bills 1 2 Not important 3 4 Lunch with friend Watch TV Social media Text friends\" width=\"582\" height=\"382\" \/><\/a>\r\n\r\nUsing the example above, I\u2019d work first, then attend class, buy groceries and study. Afterwards, I\u2019d workout and pay my bills. Then I\u2019d lunch with my friend, and end the day by watching tv while texting and looking at my social media.\r\n\r\nOf course, some of those tasks may be scheduled; maybe class is at 10am, and I don\u2019t work until 5pm. In that case, I still work through my tasks in order of importance, until time for class. After class, I continue the tasks until it\u2019s time for work.\r\n<h4>4. Match your biology<\/h4>\r\nSome people are morning people, others are best if they sleep until noon. Maybe you\u2019re working night shift or getting up with a baby. You may find that scheduling according to your body and brainpower is most effective. Studying when you\u2019re alert is much more productive.\r\n\r\nMake a table with 4 rows:\r\n<table class=\"grid aligncenter\" style=\"width: 468px\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"3\">\r\n<thead>\r\n<tr class=\"shaded\">\r\n<td style=\"width: 142.017px\"><strong>Time of day<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 301.05px\"><strong>Task<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"width: 142.017px\"><strong>Morning<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 301.05px\"><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"width: 142.017px\"><strong>Afternoon<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 301.05px\"><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"width: 142.017px\"><strong>Evening<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 301.05px\"><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"width: 142.017px\"><strong>Night<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 301.05px\"><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\nThen fill in the activities that match your brain and body preferences. For example, if you're an [pb_glossary id=\"1758\"]earlybird[\/pb_glossary], your schedule might look like this:\r\n<table class=\"grid aligncenter\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse;width: 50.8474%\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"3\">\r\n<thead>\r\n<tr class=\"shaded\">\r\n<td style=\"width: 18.5381%\"><strong>Time of day<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 28.8765%\"><strong>Task<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"width: 18.5381%\"><strong>Morning<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 28.8765%\">Study\r\n\r\nPay bills<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"width: 18.5381%\"><strong>Afternoon<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 28.8765%\">Work<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"width: 18.5381%\"><strong>Evening<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 28.8765%\">Groceries\r\n\r\nExercise\r\n\r\n30 min tv, texting &amp; social media<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"width: 18.5381%\"><strong>Night<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 28.8765%\">Sleep<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\nIf you're a [pb_glossary id=\"1761\"]night owl[\/pb_glossary], your schedule might look like this:\r\n<table class=\"grid aligncenter\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"3\">\r\n<thead>\r\n<tr class=\"shaded\">\r\n<td><strong>Time of day<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td><strong>Task<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>Morning<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>Sleep<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>Afternoon<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>Exercise\r\n\r\nWork<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>Evening<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>Groceries\r\n\r\n30 min tv, texting &amp; social media<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>Night<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>Pay bills\r\n\r\nStudy\r\n\r\nSleep late<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\nIf you work nights, schedule sleep for the time that suits <em>your<\/em> body and brain. Your schedule might look like this:\r\n<table class=\"grid aligncenter\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"3\">\r\n<thead>\r\n<tr class=\"shaded\">\r\n<td><strong>Time of day<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td><strong>Task<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>Morning<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"vertical-align: middle\">30 min nap\r\n\r\nClass<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>Afternoon<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"vertical-align: middle\">Sleep<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>Evening<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"vertical-align: middle\">Exercise\r\n\r\nStudy (tv &amp; social media on two 15-min breaks)\r\n\r\nGroceries\r\n\r\nDinner with friend<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>Night<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"vertical-align: middle\">Work\r\n\r\nPay bills (on your break)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<h4>5. Limit your time<\/h4>\r\nAnother way to increase your efficiency is by limiting the time for each task. Write your to-do list and add a time estimate, or time limit, to each item. For example:\r\n<table class=\"grid aligncenter\" style=\"width: 471px\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"3\">\r\n<thead>\r\n<tr class=\"shaded\">\r\n<td style=\"width: 177px\"><strong>Task<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 294px\"><strong>Time needed\r\n<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"width: 177px\">Buy groceries<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 294px\">1 hour<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"width: 177px\">Attend class<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 294px\">3 hours<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"width: 177px\">Pay bills<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 294px\">15 min<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"width: 177px\">Exercise<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 294px\">1 hour<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"width: 177px\">Social media<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 294px\">30 min<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"width: 177px\">\u00a0Study<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 294px\">4 hours<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"width: 177px\">\u00a0Lunch with friend<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 294px\">1 hour<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"width: 177px\">\u00a0Work<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 294px\">7 hours<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"width: 177px\">\u00a0Watch tv<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 294px\">2 hours<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"width: 177px\">\u00a0Text friends<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 294px\">30 min<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr class=\"shaded\">\r\n<td style=\"width: 177px\"><strong>\u00a0Total time needed<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 294px\"><strong>20 hours and 15 minutes <\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\nUnfortunately this schedule doesn\u2019t leave enough time for sleep. Lack of sleep reduces brain function and can harm your mental and physical health so you need to remove some items or give them less time.\r\n\r\nYour new list might look like this:\r\n<table class=\"grid aligncenter\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"3\">\r\n<thead>\r\n<tr class=\"shaded\">\r\n<td><strong>Task<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td><strong>Time needed\r\n<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Buy groceries<\/td>\r\n<td><del>1 hour<\/del> <strong>30 min<\/strong><del>\r\n<\/del><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Attend class<\/td>\r\n<td>3 hours<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Pay bills<\/td>\r\n<td>15 min<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Exercise<\/td>\r\n<td>1 hour<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Social media<\/td>\r\n<td>30 min<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u00a0Study<\/td>\r\n<td><del>4 hours<\/del><strong> 3 hours<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><del>\u00a0Lunch with friend<\/del><\/td>\r\n<td><del>1 hour<\/del><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u00a0Work<\/td>\r\n<td>7 hours<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u00a0Watch tv<\/td>\r\n<td><del>2 hours<\/del> <strong>1 hour<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u00a0Text friends<\/td>\r\n<td><del>30 min<\/del><strong> 15 min<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr class=\"shaded\">\r\n<td><strong>\u00a0Total time needed<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td><strong>16 hours and 30 minutes <\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\nNow you know that you can get everything done and still have sufficient sleep.\r\n\r\n<hr \/>\r\n\r\n<h3>Time management pro tips<\/h3>\r\n<h4>Double your time<\/h4>\r\nLook at your list: is there anything that takes only a few minutes, that you can do while waiting for the bus or for your coffee to brew? Can you text and look at social media while transiting to work? Can you record your study notes and listen to them while you\u2019re exercising?\r\n<h4>Break Goals into Small Steps<\/h4>\r\n<em>I have to write a long essay<\/em> is demotivating for most of us. <em>I have to get fit<\/em> feels impossible. So split the task into small, do-able chunks. For example: today I\u2019ll write my research question and spend 30 minutes finding valid resources. I\u2019ll bookmark them and read them tomorrow. I\u2019ll also create my draft document and outline my thesis statement and key points.\r\n\r\nOr maybe I\u2019ll workout for 30 minutes in the morning and 30 in the evening.\r\n\r\nDon\u2019t look at the long path ahead; just concentrate on the next step. Keep placing one foot in front of the other and suddenly you\u2019ll be at your goal.\r\n<h4>Reward yourself often: Schedule breaks and meals<\/h4>\r\nYour task list includes studying for three hours. But what if you study for ninety minutes before and after lunch with your friend? You might feel rewarded and re-motivated. Also, the shorter time limits might make you more motivated to be productive.\r\n<h4>Add your assignments to your calendar and make plans for completing them before they are due<\/h4>\r\nDon\u2019t just hope that one day you\u2019ll wake up inspired to write that giant essay. Plan for it. The less excited you are to do a task, the more important it is to schedule it.\r\n\r\n<hr \/>\r\n\r\n<h3>A note about procrastination<\/h3>\r\nEveryone procrastinates. Don\u2019t waste time feeling bad about it \u2013 create solutions instead. There are 4 main reasons we procrastinate:\r\n\r\n<strong>I don\u2019t wanna.<\/strong> <em>I\u2019d rather play.<\/em> This happens when we\u2019re burnt out, which is why scheduling rests and rewards is so important.\r\n\r\n<strong>Perfectionism. <\/strong><em>This won\u2019t be perfect so why bother?<\/em> This is ego. Tell your ego that it\u2019s better to do something imperfectly than not at all. We\u2019re humans; perfection is impossible.\r\n\r\n<strong>Lack of confidence.<\/strong> A depressed form of perfectionism, this is when we tell ourselves <em>I\u2019m going to do a bad job<\/em>, so we have no energy to get started.\r\n\r\n<strong>I don\u2019t know how to start. <\/strong>The task seems so confusing that we have no idea how to start. Or it\u2019s so big that we know it\u2019ll take forever; like when you have a giant essay due and can\u2019t imagine that one hour\u2019s work will make a difference so you never get started. If this is the case, keep breaking the task down until you can see a simple action. For example: <em>I need to write a research essay<\/em> can be broken down into:\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Find 7 valid resources<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Read the resources and note the key facts<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Create a draft document<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Organise the facts<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Add the citations<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Draft the thesis statement<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Draft the key points<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Draft the overview<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Draft the summary<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Draft the recommendations or next steps<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Review the draft \u2013 does it make sense, is it logical?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Proofread and format<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Review<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Edit as needed<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Final touches<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Submit<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nNow that you have a list of do-able items, start with the first one. Give yourself a time limit, and take regular breaks. You'll be happily surprised how quick and painless the process is.\r\n\r\n<hr \/>\r\n\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\">\u00a0<span style=\"background-color: #6699ff;color: #ffffff\"> Self-Assessment\u00a0 <\/span><\/h2>\r\n[h5p id=\"66\"]\r\n\r\n<hr \/>\r\n\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;background-color: #99cc00\">\u00a0 Canadian Workplace Quiz\u00a0 <\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">This chapter introduces the Canadian Workplace Quiz. It's to help you understand how to fit in and stand out at work.<\/p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">[h5p id=\"29\"]<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<hr \/>","rendered":"<h2><span style=\"color: #808080\">Self-management is a highly-ranked employability skills. Employers look for self-management skills in potential employees.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/h2>\n<h2>What is Self Management?<\/h2>\n<p>Self-management is the ability to manage your time, your mental and physical health, and your impact on those around you. In the workplace this means being able to stay calm, work with different personalities, and receive feedback.<\/p>\n<h3>Self-management skills include:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Time management, goal setting and prioritizing<\/li>\n<li>Avoiding and managing stress<\/li>\n<li>Initiative, responsibility and accountability<\/li>\n<li>Willingness to accept change<\/li>\n<li>The ability to learn from mistakes<\/li>\n<li>Managing your mental and physical health<\/li>\n<li>Managing your moods and emotions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This chapter focuses on two of those skills: stress management and time management.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Stress Management Skills<\/h2>\n<p>You already know that school is stressful, work is stressful, life is stressful. The secret to enjoying life and being more productive is not eliminating stress, but learning to manage it. It&#8217;s easy to find lots of good stress management techniques online. Here are a few that I find particularly effective:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Time management<\/li>\n<li>Physical exercise<\/li>\n<li>Getting outside<\/li>\n<li>Healthy eating<\/li>\n<li>Self-calming<\/li>\n<li>Setting and maintaining healthy boundaries<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Find several strategies that work for you and then use them regularly. They&#8217;ll help you manage the stress of school and work,\u00a0 and make your life more enjoyable.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Time Management<\/h2>\n<p>Time management is a key self-management skill. Organizing your time well means you can achieve goals and be productive at school and in the workplace. An effective schedule also makes sure you have time to relax and do things you enjoy.<\/p>\n<h3>Time management methods<\/h3>\n<p>Everyone has 168 hours a week. How do you spend your 168 hours? Never use the excuse <em>I didn\u2019t have time<\/em>! That\u2019s immature and unprofessional. <em>I didn\u2019t make the time<\/em> or <em>I had other priorities<\/em> is professional and takes responsibility.<\/p>\n<h4>1. Do the most important things first<\/h4>\n<p>Make a list of all the things you want to accomplish tomorrow. For example:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Buy groceries<\/li>\n<li>Attend class<\/li>\n<li>Pay bills<\/li>\n<li>Exercise<\/li>\n<li>Social media<\/li>\n<li>Study<\/li>\n<li>Eat lunch with friend<\/li>\n<li>Work<\/li>\n<li>Watch TV<\/li>\n<li>Text friends<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Now prioritise it using the ABC model (A=related to my long-term goals, B=supports my well-being, C=want to do)<\/p>\n<table class=\"grid aligncenter\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse;width: 50%;height: 165px\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"shaded\" style=\"height: 15px\">\n<td style=\"width: 2.11864%;height: 15px\"><strong>Task<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 2.11864%;height: 15px\"><strong>Rating<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 15px\">\n<td style=\"width: 2.11864%;height: 15px\">Buy groceries<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 2.11864%;height: 15px\">B<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 15px\">\n<td style=\"width: 2.11864%;height: 15px\">Attend class<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 2.11864%;height: 15px\">A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 15px\">\n<td style=\"width: 2.11864%;height: 15px\">Pay bills<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 2.11864%;height: 15px\">B<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 15px\">\n<td style=\"width: 2.11864%;height: 15px\">Exercise<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 2.11864%;height: 15px\">B<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 15px\">\n<td style=\"width: 2.11864%;height: 15px\">Social media<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 2.11864%;height: 15px\">C<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 15px\">\n<td style=\"width: 2.11864%;height: 15px\">Study<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 2.11864%;height: 15px\">A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 15px\">\n<td style=\"width: 2.11864%;height: 15px\">Lunch with friend<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 2.11864%;height: 15px\">C<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 15px\">\n<td style=\"width: 2.11864%;height: 15px\">Work<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 2.11864%;height: 15px\">B<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 15px\">\n<td style=\"width: 2.11864%;height: 15px\">Watch tv<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 2.11864%;height: 15px\">C<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 15px\">\n<td style=\"width: 2.11864%;height: 15px\">Text friends<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 2.11864%;height: 15px\">C<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>After prioritizing, the to-do list now looks like this:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Attend class<\/li>\n<li>Study<\/li>\n<li>Work<\/li>\n<li>Pay bills<\/li>\n<li>Exercise<\/li>\n<li>Buy groceries<\/li>\n<li>Eat lunch with friend<\/li>\n<li>Text friends<\/li>\n<li>Social media<\/li>\n<li>Watch TV<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4>2. Use the Pomodoro technique<\/h4>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"oembed-1\" title=\"How to Use the Pomodoro Technique - Study Tips  - Time Management\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TxdLBxNMbtw?start=5&#38;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h4>3. Use the Eisenhower matrix<\/h4>\n<p>The Eisenhower matrix divides tasks into four areas based on their urgency and importance. The number in each quadrant tells us which items to do first, second, ect.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/lucindaatwood\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/889\/2020\/02\/Screen-Shot-2021-01-31-at-1.02.33-PM.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1588 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/lucindaatwood\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/889\/2020\/02\/Screen-Shot-2021-01-31-at-1.02.33-PM.png\" alt=\"Urgent Not urgent Important House fire Family emergency Some calls\/texts Health &amp; fitness Career Planning 1 2 Not important 3 4 Interruptions Distractions TV Time wasters\" width=\"730\" height=\"312\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/lucindaatwood\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/889\/2020\/02\/Screen-Shot-2021-01-31-at-1.02.33-PM.png 730w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/lucindaatwood\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/889\/2020\/02\/Screen-Shot-2021-01-31-at-1.02.33-PM-300x128.png 300w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/lucindaatwood\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/889\/2020\/02\/Screen-Shot-2021-01-31-at-1.02.33-PM-65x28.png 65w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/lucindaatwood\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/889\/2020\/02\/Screen-Shot-2021-01-31-at-1.02.33-PM-225x96.png 225w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/lucindaatwood\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/889\/2020\/02\/Screen-Shot-2021-01-31-at-1.02.33-PM-350x150.png 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Look at your task list, and decide what quadrant each task fits into. For example:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/lucindaatwood\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/889\/2020\/02\/Screen-Shot-2021-01-31-at-1.02.43-PM.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1589 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/lucindaatwood\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/889\/2020\/02\/Screen-Shot-2021-01-31-at-1.02.43-PM.png\" alt=\"Urgent Not urgent Important Work Class Groceries Study Exercise Pay bills 1 2 Not important 3 4 Lunch with friend Watch TV Social media Text friends\" width=\"582\" height=\"382\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/lucindaatwood\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/889\/2020\/02\/Screen-Shot-2021-01-31-at-1.02.43-PM.png 582w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/lucindaatwood\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/889\/2020\/02\/Screen-Shot-2021-01-31-at-1.02.43-PM-300x197.png 300w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/lucindaatwood\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/889\/2020\/02\/Screen-Shot-2021-01-31-at-1.02.43-PM-65x43.png 65w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/lucindaatwood\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/889\/2020\/02\/Screen-Shot-2021-01-31-at-1.02.43-PM-225x148.png 225w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/lucindaatwood\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/889\/2020\/02\/Screen-Shot-2021-01-31-at-1.02.43-PM-350x230.png 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 582px) 100vw, 582px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Using the example above, I\u2019d work first, then attend class, buy groceries and study. Afterwards, I\u2019d workout and pay my bills. Then I\u2019d lunch with my friend, and end the day by watching tv while texting and looking at my social media.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, some of those tasks may be scheduled; maybe class is at 10am, and I don\u2019t work until 5pm. In that case, I still work through my tasks in order of importance, until time for class. After class, I continue the tasks until it\u2019s time for work.<\/p>\n<h4>4. Match your biology<\/h4>\n<p>Some people are morning people, others are best if they sleep until noon. Maybe you\u2019re working night shift or getting up with a baby. You may find that scheduling according to your body and brainpower is most effective. Studying when you\u2019re alert is much more productive.<\/p>\n<p>Make a table with 4 rows:<\/p>\n<table class=\"grid aligncenter\" style=\"width: 468px; border-spacing: 0px;\" cellpadding=\"3\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"shaded\">\n<td style=\"width: 142.017px\"><strong>Time of day<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 301.05px\"><strong>Task<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 142.017px\"><strong>Morning<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 301.05px\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 142.017px\"><strong>Afternoon<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 301.05px\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 142.017px\"><strong>Evening<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 301.05px\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 142.017px\"><strong>Night<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 301.05px\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Then fill in the activities that match your brain and body preferences. For example, if you&#8217;re an <a class=\"glossary-term\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-describedby=\"definition\" href=\"#term_640_1758\">earlybird<\/a>, your schedule might look like this:<\/p>\n<table class=\"grid aligncenter\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse;width: 50.8474%; border-spacing: 0px;\" cellpadding=\"3\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"shaded\">\n<td style=\"width: 18.5381%\"><strong>Time of day<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 28.8765%\"><strong>Task<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 18.5381%\"><strong>Morning<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 28.8765%\">Study<\/p>\n<p>Pay bills<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 18.5381%\"><strong>Afternoon<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 28.8765%\">Work<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 18.5381%\"><strong>Evening<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 28.8765%\">Groceries<\/p>\n<p>Exercise<\/p>\n<p>30 min tv, texting &amp; social media<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 18.5381%\"><strong>Night<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 28.8765%\">Sleep<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>If you&#8217;re a <a class=\"glossary-term\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-describedby=\"definition\" href=\"#term_640_1761\">night owl<\/a>, your schedule might look like this:<\/p>\n<table class=\"grid aligncenter\" cellpadding=\"3\" style=\"border-spacing: 0px;\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"shaded\">\n<td><strong>Time of day<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Task<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Morning<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Sleep<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Afternoon<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Exercise<\/p>\n<p>Work<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Evening<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Groceries<\/p>\n<p>30 min tv, texting &amp; social media<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Night<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Pay bills<\/p>\n<p>Study<\/p>\n<p>Sleep late<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>If you work nights, schedule sleep for the time that suits <em>your<\/em> body and brain. Your schedule might look like this:<\/p>\n<table class=\"grid aligncenter\" cellpadding=\"3\" style=\"border-spacing: 0px;\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"shaded\">\n<td><strong>Time of day<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Task<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Morning<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: middle\">30 min nap<\/p>\n<p>Class<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Afternoon<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: middle\">Sleep<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Evening<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: middle\">Exercise<\/p>\n<p>Study (tv &amp; social media on two 15-min breaks)<\/p>\n<p>Groceries<\/p>\n<p>Dinner with friend<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Night<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: middle\">Work<\/p>\n<p>Pay bills (on your break)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h4>5. Limit your time<\/h4>\n<p>Another way to increase your efficiency is by limiting the time for each task. Write your to-do list and add a time estimate, or time limit, to each item. For example:<\/p>\n<table class=\"grid aligncenter\" style=\"width: 471px; border-spacing: 0px;\" cellpadding=\"3\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"shaded\">\n<td style=\"width: 177px\"><strong>Task<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 294px\"><strong>Time needed<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 177px\">Buy groceries<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 294px\">1 hour<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 177px\">Attend class<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 294px\">3 hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 177px\">Pay bills<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 294px\">15 min<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 177px\">Exercise<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 294px\">1 hour<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 177px\">Social media<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 294px\">30 min<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 177px\">\u00a0Study<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 294px\">4 hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 177px\">\u00a0Lunch with friend<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 294px\">1 hour<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 177px\">\u00a0Work<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 294px\">7 hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 177px\">\u00a0Watch tv<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 294px\">2 hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 177px\">\u00a0Text friends<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 294px\">30 min<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"shaded\">\n<td style=\"width: 177px\"><strong>\u00a0Total time needed<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 294px\"><strong>20 hours and 15 minutes <\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Unfortunately this schedule doesn\u2019t leave enough time for sleep. Lack of sleep reduces brain function and can harm your mental and physical health so you need to remove some items or give them less time.<\/p>\n<p>Your new list might look like this:<\/p>\n<table class=\"grid aligncenter\" cellpadding=\"3\" style=\"border-spacing: 0px;\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"shaded\">\n<td><strong>Task<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Time needed<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Buy groceries<\/td>\n<td><del>1 hour<\/del> <strong>30 min<\/strong><del><br \/>\n<\/del><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Attend class<\/td>\n<td>3 hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Pay bills<\/td>\n<td>15 min<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Exercise<\/td>\n<td>1 hour<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Social media<\/td>\n<td>30 min<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u00a0Study<\/td>\n<td><del>4 hours<\/del><strong> 3 hours<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><del>\u00a0Lunch with friend<\/del><\/td>\n<td><del>1 hour<\/del><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u00a0Work<\/td>\n<td>7 hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u00a0Watch tv<\/td>\n<td><del>2 hours<\/del> <strong>1 hour<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u00a0Text friends<\/td>\n<td><del>30 min<\/del><strong> 15 min<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"shaded\">\n<td><strong>\u00a0Total time needed<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>16 hours and 30 minutes <\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Now you know that you can get everything done and still have sufficient sleep.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Time management pro tips<\/h3>\n<h4>Double your time<\/h4>\n<p>Look at your list: is there anything that takes only a few minutes, that you can do while waiting for the bus or for your coffee to brew? Can you text and look at social media while transiting to work? Can you record your study notes and listen to them while you\u2019re exercising?<\/p>\n<h4>Break Goals into Small Steps<\/h4>\n<p><em>I have to write a long essay<\/em> is demotivating for most of us. <em>I have to get fit<\/em> feels impossible. So split the task into small, do-able chunks. For example: today I\u2019ll write my research question and spend 30 minutes finding valid resources. I\u2019ll bookmark them and read them tomorrow. I\u2019ll also create my draft document and outline my thesis statement and key points.<\/p>\n<p>Or maybe I\u2019ll workout for 30 minutes in the morning and 30 in the evening.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t look at the long path ahead; just concentrate on the next step. Keep placing one foot in front of the other and suddenly you\u2019ll be at your goal.<\/p>\n<h4>Reward yourself often: Schedule breaks and meals<\/h4>\n<p>Your task list includes studying for three hours. But what if you study for ninety minutes before and after lunch with your friend? You might feel rewarded and re-motivated. Also, the shorter time limits might make you more motivated to be productive.<\/p>\n<h4>Add your assignments to your calendar and make plans for completing them before they are due<\/h4>\n<p>Don\u2019t just hope that one day you\u2019ll wake up inspired to write that giant essay. Plan for it. The less excited you are to do a task, the more important it is to schedule it.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>A note about procrastination<\/h3>\n<p>Everyone procrastinates. Don\u2019t waste time feeling bad about it \u2013 create solutions instead. There are 4 main reasons we procrastinate:<\/p>\n<p><strong>I don\u2019t wanna.<\/strong> <em>I\u2019d rather play.<\/em> This happens when we\u2019re burnt out, which is why scheduling rests and rewards is so important.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Perfectionism. <\/strong><em>This won\u2019t be perfect so why bother?<\/em> This is ego. Tell your ego that it\u2019s better to do something imperfectly than not at all. We\u2019re humans; perfection is impossible.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Lack of confidence.<\/strong> A depressed form of perfectionism, this is when we tell ourselves <em>I\u2019m going to do a bad job<\/em>, so we have no energy to get started.<\/p>\n<p><strong>I don\u2019t know how to start. <\/strong>The task seems so confusing that we have no idea how to start. Or it\u2019s so big that we know it\u2019ll take forever; like when you have a giant essay due and can\u2019t imagine that one hour\u2019s work will make a difference so you never get started. If this is the case, keep breaking the task down until you can see a simple action. For example: <em>I need to write a research essay<\/em> can be broken down into:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Find 7 valid resources<\/li>\n<li>Read the resources and note the key facts<\/li>\n<li>Create a draft document<\/li>\n<li>Organise the facts<\/li>\n<li>Add the citations<\/li>\n<li>Draft the thesis statement<\/li>\n<li>Draft the key points<\/li>\n<li>Draft the overview<\/li>\n<li>Draft the summary<\/li>\n<li>Draft the recommendations or next steps<\/li>\n<li>Review the draft \u2013 does it make sense, is it logical?<\/li>\n<li>Proofread and format<\/li>\n<li>Review<\/li>\n<li>Edit as needed<\/li>\n<li>Final touches<\/li>\n<li>Submit<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Now that you have a list of do-able items, start with the first one. Give yourself a time limit, and take regular breaks. You&#8217;ll be happily surprised how quick and painless the process is.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\">\u00a0<span style=\"background-color: #6699ff;color: #ffffff\"> Self-Assessment\u00a0 <\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"h5p-66\">\n<div class=\"h5p-iframe-wrapper\"><iframe id=\"h5p-iframe-66\" class=\"h5p-iframe\" data-content-id=\"66\" style=\"height:1px\" src=\"about:blank\" frameBorder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" title=\"Self-managment Quiz\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;background-color: #99cc00\">\u00a0 Canadian Workplace Quiz\u00a0 <\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">This chapter introduces the Canadian Workplace Quiz. 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