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Chapter 2: Self-Management Skills

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Session 1: Introduction to Self-management(5 questions)

1

Which of the following is not a self-management skill?

  1. a.(a) Problem solving
  2. b.(b) Bargaining
  3. c.(c) Understanding self
  4. d.(d) Confidence building

School Level Solution

Ans.
(b) Bargaining
2

Grooming is a term associated with

  1. a.(a) time management
  2. b.(b) problem solving
  3. c.(c) neat and clean appearance
  4. d.(d) self-management

School Level Solution

Ans.
(c) neat and clean appearance
3

Write a short note on the factors influencing self-management.

School Level Solution

Ans.
Self-management is influenced by our habits, attitude, values, emotions, family upbringing, environment, and level of self-awareness, which together shape how well we control our own behaviour and choices.
4

List any 5 self-management skills.

School Level Solution

Ans.
• Self-awareness • Self-confidence • Time management • Positive thinking • Personal hygiene and grooming
5

Draw an outline of your right hand and label each finger with different factors that influence you in managing yourself.

School Level Solution

Ans.
(Activity based) Label the five fingers with: Family, Friends, Teachers, Media/Environment, and Personal values – as the five factors that influence self-management.

Session 2: Strength and Weakness Analysis(1 questions)

1

Fill in the table to prepare an action plan to overcome your weaknesses, listing your Strengths, Weaknesses, and an Action plan for each weakness.

School Level Solution

Ans.
Sample: Strength – I can speak many languages. Weakness – I do not understand computers. Action plan – Improve computer skills by attending extra computer classes after school and practising regularly at home.

Session 3: Self-confidence(3 questions)

1

What steps should one take to build confidence?

  1. a.(a) Set goals in life
  2. b.(b) Appreciate oneself for all achievements
  3. c.(c) Always think positively
  4. d.(d) Talk to people who are confident

School Level Solution

Ans.
All of (a), (b), (c) and (d) help build confidence.
2

Which of the following is a quality of a self-confident person?

  1. a.(a) Patient
  2. b.(b) Compassionate
  3. c.(c) Committed
  4. d.(d) Passionate

School Level Solution

Ans.
(c) Committed
3

What are the factors that affect self-confidence?

School Level Solution

Ans.
• Family and upbringing • Past experiences and achievements • Feedback and encouragement from others • Self-image and body image • Comparing oneself with others

Session 4: Positive Thinking(3 questions)

1

What is the best way to start our day positively?

  1. a.(a) Think about all that can go wrong.
  2. b.(b) Think about the difficult test you will face.
  3. c.(c) Think about all your accomplishments so far and feel good about it.
  4. d.(d) Think about the traffic on the road and feel stressed.

School Level Solution

Ans.
(c) Think about all your accomplishments so far and feel good about it.
2

Rahul gets feedback on his project work from his class teacher. Which option demonstrates a positive attitude?

  1. a.(a) Rahul ignores the feedback.
  2. b.(b) Rahul takes the feedback but does not use it.
  3. c.(c) Rahul tells others that the teacher is wrong.
  4. d.(d) Rahul learns from the feedback and makes his project better.

School Level Solution

Ans.
(d) Rahul learns from the feedback and makes his project better.
3

What can you do to get rid of negative thoughts or feelings?

  1. a.(a) Meditate to calm down and feel positive.
  2. b.(b) Ignore them and move on in life.
  3. c.(c) Act based on the negative thoughts or feelings.
  4. d.(d) Talk to a friend and share all your negative feelings.

School Level Solution

Ans.
(a) Meditate to calm down and feel positive.

Session 5: Personal Hygiene(3 questions)

1

Do you think people living in hill stations can skip taking a bath for many days?

  1. a.(a) No, irrespective of climate, one should bathe regularly.
  2. b.(b) Yes, acceptable in cold climate.
  3. c.(c) Yes, if wiped with a wet cloth.
  4. d.(d) None of the above

School Level Solution

Ans.
(a) No, irrespective of climate, one should bathe regularly.
2

Radha applies a lot of hair oil and does not wash her hair for days, and it smells bad. What would be your suggestion?

  1. a.(a) She can leave the oil in her hair.
  2. b.(b) She can leave it on at night and wash her hair every day before leaving home.
  3. c.(c) She should not apply oil at all.
  4. d.(d) She can apply oil and pour a little water before leaving home.

School Level Solution

Ans.
(b) She can leave it on at night and wash her hair every day before leaving home.
3

List three things you will do for personal grooming in each of CARE, WASH and AVOID to keep clean.

School Level Solution

Ans.
• CARE: keep hair free of dandruff, apply oil/cream on skin, brush teeth daily • WASH: wash hands frequently, take a bath every day, wash clothes regularly • AVOID: blowing nose without a handkerchief, wearing damp socks, sharing personal items like combs/towels

Session 6: Grooming(3 questions)

1

Dressing and grooming are important because they help us to look ______.

  1. a.(a) smart
  2. b.(b) untidy
  3. c.(c) shabby
  4. d.(d) All of the above

School Level Solution

Ans.
(a) smart
2

A shirt with bright colours, prints and worn casually is an example of ______ shirt.

  1. a.(a) informal
  2. b.(b) formal
  3. c.(c) Both of the above
  4. d.(d) None of the above

School Level Solution

Ans.
(a) informal
3

A plain, well-fitted T-shirt worn for casual outings is an example of ______ T-shirt.

  1. a.(a) informal
  2. b.(b) formal
  3. c.(c) Both of the above
  4. d.(d) None of the above

School Level Solution

Ans.
(a) informal

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