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We learned last week that self-management is about regulating our emotions and responses to situations. Self-management allows us to think clearly in emotionally charged situations and to control the desire to act on our impulses. This week, we will focus on strategies to develop the skill of self-management.
Remember, developing any skill requires time, practice, and commitment. This week, you will be asked to commit yourself to exercises designed to increase emotional self-management. The more time and practice you devote to the exercises, the more successful you will be.
Remember to practice the skills and strategies you learned about in previous weeks as the term continues.
Weekly Objectives
At the end of this week, you should be able to:
Identify options in responding to emotions.
Use breathwork to remain grounded in managing emotions.
Complete the opposite options exercise by 11:59 pm CT Sunday (15 points).
Complete the learning journal assignment by 11:59 pm CT Sunday (15 points).
Submit your completed exercise by 11:59 pm CT Sunday (15 points).
When we experience an emotion, a behavior often follows. For example, if we experience sorrow, we may cry. The first step toward effective self-regulation is to recognize we have options in how we respond to our emotions.
Your task in this exercise is to fill out the Opposite Options Worksheet. Complete the following steps:
Click on the following hyperlink to download the worksheet for this assignment: Opposite Options Worksheet
Complete the worksheet by filling in the table with your typical behavioral responses to the emotions listed and the opposite behavioral responses you might try in the future. Then answer the reflection questions.
Important: THIS IS A PASS/NO PASS ASSIGNMENT. A pass (15 points) means the assignment was thoroughly completed and submitted on deadline. A no pass (0) points means the assignment was not thoroughly completed or was not submitted on deadline.