Personal Development Midterm PDF

- Personal Effectiveness is the PERSONAL ability to make a positive & DEVELOPMENT energetic impact onto others by MIDTERMS COVERAGE...

- Personal Effectiveness is the PERSONAL ability to make a positive & DEVELOPMENT energetic impact onto others by MIDTERMS COVERAGE conveying ideas and By: cee! ;) goodluck! information clearly and persuasively. It involves MODULE 1 planning and prioritizing available means by using interpersonal skills to help build TOPIC 1 effective working relationships SELF-CONCEPT with others and reduce personal stress - Awareness of yourself - The construct that negotiates the 7 Skills That Will Increase A Person’s two selves. Effectiveness - You identify that your ideal self is separate from the other self - Behaviors evaluated in actual self 1. DETERMINATION that you engage in order to reach – it allows you to focus only on the ideal self achieving a specific goal without being distracted by less important things or IDEAL SELF spontaneous desires. It may be - What you aspire to be developed with the help of - A characteristic that you hope to self-discipline exercise. possess - An attitude similar to a mentor of 2. SELF-CONFIDENCE worldly figure – Self-assurance in one's personal judgment, ability, power, etc. This is a ACTUAL SELF - Is the one you actually see result of awareness of yourself, - The characteristics you were actions and consequences. This is nurtured of manifested in your speech, appearance, dressing, gait(way of TOPIC 2 walking), and physical condition. In PERSONAL EFFECTIVENESS order to develop this your need to learn more about yourself and your - Means making use of all the capabilities, gain a positive attitude resources (both personal and and believe that by performing the professional) you have at your right actions you will reach your goals. disposal (talents, skills, strengths, energy and time) to 3. PERSISTENCE enable you to master your life – makes you keep moving forward and achieve both work and life regardless of emerging obstacles – goals problems, laziness, bad emotional state, etc. it reduces the costs of a mental image of an object formed by overcoming obstacles. It can also be the human mind, which can be developed with the help of changed before being implemented in self-discipline exercise. the real world. For generating ideas you can use a method of mental maps, which allows you to materialize, 4. MANAGING STRESS visualize and scrutinize all your ideas – It helps combat stress that arises in which in turn contributes to the daily life from the emergence of new ideas. environment and other people. Stress arises from uncertainty in an unknown situation when a lack of information 7 ways to generate great ideas creates the risk of negative consequences of your actions. It 1. Engage in observation sessions increases efficiency in the actively 2. Socialize outside your normal circles changing environment. 3. Read more books 4. Randomly surf the web 5. PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS 5. Keep a regular journal – they help cope with the problems 6. meditate encountered with a lack of experience. It increases efficiency by adopting new TOPIC 3 ways of achieving goals when BUILD ON YOUR STRENGTHS obtaining new experiences. AND WORK ON YOUR WEAKNESSES Tips to improve problems-solving skills THREE KINDS OF PEOPLE IN THIS 1.Detach yourself from the problem WORLD 2.Analyze its parts and not as a whole 3.Be inquisitive and investigate The first is the Moviegoer. This person 4.Be open to suggestions watches the movie of their lives, admires some parts and criticizes 6. CREATIVITY others. Aside from that, they do – it allows you to find extraordinary nothing else. All she says the whole ways to carry out a specific action that day is, “I like this thing and but I don’t no one has tried to use. It can lead to a like that thing.” The Moviegoer feels decrease or an increase of costs, but she has absolutely no control of their usually the speed of action is greatly lives --- except to comment about it. increased when using a creative tool Moviegoers are the most pathetic, miserable people in the world. 7. GENERATING IDEAS – it helps you achieve goals using new, original, unconventional ideas. Idea is The second is the Actor. This person MODULE 2 does not only watch the movie of her life. She actually realizes she’s the Actor – and can control a big part of TOPIC 1 her life. She can actually make or ASPECTS OF SELF break the movie – by how well she delivers her lines and how she portrays The various aspects of holistic her character. Actors are a happy development: bunch, realizing they’re the start of the show and enjoy some level of control. physiological, cognitive, psychological, But many times, they wish the movie spiritual, and social development would end in another way – but realize that they have no say in such things. 1. Physical Self – describe yourself try not to censor The third is the Scriptwriter. This any thoughts which come to your mind person does not only watch, and she include descriptions of your height, doesn’t only act, but she actually weight, facial appearance and quality creates the entire movie from her of skin, hair and descriptions of body mind. She determines what she will areas such say, what she will do, and how the as your neck, chest, waist, legs movie will end. She realizes she has enormous control over her life, and 2. Intellectual Self sees to it that the movie of her life will – include here an assessment of how turn out beautiful. well you reason and solve problems, your capacity to learn and create, your general amount of knowledge, your specific areas of knowledge, wisdom you have acquired, and insights you have 3. Emotional Self – write as many words or phrase about typical feelings you have, feelings from your past and present, and feelings which are associated with each other 4. Sensual Self – Write how you feel as a sensual person. What sense do you use most – sight, hearing, speaking, smelling, touching? How do you feel about the different ways you take in the information – through the eyes, Your self-concept is represented by ears, mouth, nose, pores, and skin in several aspects of self (eight in this what ways do you let the information regard). in an out of the body The construct of these eight selves, 5. Interactional Self activates self-knowledge and – include description of your strengths self-relevance. These areas affects and weaknesses in intimate self-regulation, stability and relationships and relationships to improvement friends, family, co-students and strangers in social settings describe There are Three Basic Aspects of the strengths and weaknesses which Self: your friends and family have noticed describe what kind of son and 1. Physical daughter, brother or sister you are. 2. Intellectual 3. Emotion 6. Nutritional self – how do you nourish yourself? What PHYSICAL ASPECT foods do you like and dislike? What do you like and dislike about these? This is the tangible aspect of yourself that is related to your body. 7. Contextual Self Many individuals put a strong – descriptors could be in the areas of emphasis on the physical self. In fact maintenance of your living more time and money is spent in environment: reaction to light, enhancing the physical component temperature, space, weather, colors, than either of the two aspects sound and seasons and your impact on the environment INTELLECTUAL ASPECT 8. Spiritual Self or life Force This is the conscious aspect they – write words or phrase which tell relate to the mind about how you feel in this area. This The mind is important, as it is the could include your feelings about part of the self that directs the two yourself and organized religion, aspects reactions about your spiritual The mind learns what to do and development and history, and thoughts communicates the information to the about your metaphysical self. Think body and the feelings about your inner peace and joy. Think What the mind believes, the body about your spiritual regimen or routine. manifests or acts on, and the emotions feel, or respond with EMOTIONAL ASPECT MODULE 3 The human emotions are the most feared aspect of self, as individuals are TOPIC 1 reluctant and unprepared to manage DEVELOPMENTAL STAGES IN them MIDDLE AND LATE Managing feelings is like trying to ADOLESCENCE hold water in the palm of your hand feelings are elusive and deceptive ADOLESCENCE – typically describes the years A REAL WINNER IS ABLE TO: between ages 13 and 19 and can be considered the transitional stage from Win over the battles (quizzes, childhood to adulthood. summative, exams, projects, oral recitation) ADULT Find meaning (from problems and – typically describes the years challenges that may encounter) between 19 to 29 years old. This is the Live in peace (regardless how difficult time when you take responsibility for the people and environment are) yourself, making independent Win the respect of others (because decisions, and living in financial respect begets respect) independence. Get what he wants (through ‘everybody wins method’ not through HUMAN DEVELOPMENT own satisfaction) – it focuses on human growth and Use opportunities for his advantage changes across the lifespan, including Use and develop the talents and physical, cognitive, social, intellectual, abilities perceptual, personality and emotional growth. – the study of human developmental stages is essential to understanding how humans learn, mature, and adapt. Throughout their lives, humans go through various stages in development. DEVELOPMENTAL STAGES mental decline are experienced. DEVELOPMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS 8. Old Age Retirement age STAGE (Retirement to when increasingly death) rapid physical and 1. Prenatal Age when hereditary mental decline are (Conception to endowments and experienced. Birth) sex are fixed and all body features, both external and internal developed. Robert Havighurst 2. Infancy (Birth to 2 Foundation age - (June 5, 1900 - January 31, years) when basic behavior 1991) was a chemist and are organized and physicist, educator, and expert many ontogenetic(course on human development and of development) aging. maturation skills are developed. ROBERT HAVIGHURST’S DEVE- 3. Early Childhood (2 Pre-gang age, LOPMENTAL TASKS DURING THE to 6 years old) exploratory, and questioning. LIFESPAN Language and elementary reasoning are acquired and initial Infancy and Early Childhood – birth to socialization is 5 years experienced 4. Late Childhood (6 Gang and creativity Learning to walk to 12 years old) age when self help Learning to control bodily wastes skills, social skills, school skills, and Learning to talk play are developed Learning to form relationships with 5. Adolescence Transition age from family members (Puberty to 18 years childhood to old) adulthood when sex Middle Childhood – 6 – 12 years maturation and rapid physical development occur Learning physical skills for playing resulting to changes in ways of feeling, games thinking and acting Developing school-related skills such as reading, writing, and counting 6. Early Adulthood Age of adjustments (18 to 40 years) to new patterns of Developing conscience and values life and roles as a Attaining independence spouse, parent and breadwinner. Adolescence -13 - 18 years 7. Middle Age (40 Transition age when years to retirement) adjustments to initial physical and Establishing emotional independence from parents  Equipping yourself with skills needed MODULE 4 for productive occupation Achieving gender-based social role Establishing mature relationships TOPIC 1 with peers pt beth sexes THE PASSAGE TO ADULTHOOD : CHALLENGES OF LATE Early Adulthood - 19-30 years ADOLESCENCE Choosing a partner PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT Establishing a family Boys are still maturing and gaining Managing a home strength, muscle mass, and height and Establishing a career are completing the development of sexual traits. Middle Age-30-60 years Most girls have completed the stage of puberty by age 15 Maintaining economic standard of living EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT Performing civic and social May stress over school and test responsibilities scores. Relating to spouse as a person Is self-involved (may have high Adjusting to physiological changes expectations and low self-concept). Seeks privacy and time alone. Later Maturity- over 60 years Is concerned about physical and sexual attractiveness. Adjusting to deteriorating health and May complain that parents are physical strength preventing him or her from doing Adjusting to retirement things independently. Starts to want Meeting social and civic obligations both physical and emotional intimacy Adjusting to death or loss of spouse in relationships. The experience of intimate partnerships. SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT Shifts in relationship with parents from dependency and subordination to one that reflects the adolescent’s increasing maturity and responsibilities in the family and community. Is more and more aware of social behaviors of friends.  Seeks friends that share the same MODULE 5 beliefs, values, and interests. Explores romantic and sexual behaviors with others. TOPIC 1 May be influenced by peers to try COPING WITH SRESS IN MIDDLE risky behaviors (alcohol, tobacco, sex) AND LATE ADOLESCENCE MENTAL DEVELOPMENT STRESS Becomes better able to set goals in - Stress is simply a reaction to a terms of the future. stimulus that disturbs our Has a better understanding of physical or mental equilibrium. complex problems and issues. In other words, it's an Starts to develop moral ideals and to omnipresent part of life. select role models. - A stressful event can trigger the "fight-or-flight" response, causing hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol to surge through the body. STRESS AS A STIMULUS, RESPONSE, AND RELATIONAL - Aside from being a reaction( or response) Stress is also a stimulus as well as a relational condition between persons and the situations they are in (Feist and Rosenberg 2012). - Stress as a response is the way the body reacts to challenging situations. This involves the interactions between the hormones, glands and nervous system where the adrenal gland drives the production of cortisol or better known as "Stress hormone" Stress coping - modern perspective 3. Absenteeism - Stress is inevitable 4. Aggression - Stress has a cause, the cause - Physiological can be known 1. Higher blood pressure - We can prevent, control and Rapid shallow breathing cope up with stress 2. Increased heart rate - Ways to cope up with stress 3. Dilation of pupils 1. Knowledge 4. Muscle tension 2. Skills 5. Dry mouth 3. Objectives 4. Practice 5. Social support - Emotional 1. Depression/anxiety Source of stress 2. Irritability 3. Crying Environmental stressors 4. Suicide - heat, cold, noise, traffic, 5. Loss of humor pollution etc Physiological stressors - Cognitive - illness, lack of sleep, poor 1. Lack of concentration nutrition etc 2. Negative thoughts Socio-cultural stressors 3. Worrying Poor Memory - financial problem, relationship problems, work - Biochemical Cognitive factors 1. Increased metabolic rate - attitude, belief, our own 2. Altered hormone levels thoughts (adrenaline, cortisol, ACTH) Everyday Hassles 3. Altered endorphin levels - They can make you feel sick, 4. Adrenocorticotropic and unable to sleep or Hormone concentrate properly. - These can accumulate and Negative effects of stress create an overall feeling of - Generate unpleasant emotion stress that we can't blame on - Promoting negative thinking one thing. - Narrowing attention - Preoccupation Stress Responses - It consumes mental energy - Interpersonal problem - Behavioral - Lack of motivation 1. Sleep disturbance - Reduce performance 2. Use of alcohol/drugs Positive effects of stress Positive Coping Styles - Prepare the body to meet - Problem Solving challenges - Utilizing Social Support - Stress is a source of energy - Looking for the Silver Lining - Physiological arousal and - alertness Behavioral Stress Management - Increase performance - Progressive relaxation - Yoga Emotional reaction - Meditation - Anger - Pray - Fear - Biofeedback - Worry - Isolation Personal Coping Strategies - Negative thinking - Trust in time - Unhappiness - Do not isolate yourself - Suicide feelings - Think positively - Keep a sense of humor After a Stressful Event - Think of yourself as relaxed It is normal to feel some stress, - Exercise and Get a pet anxiety, sadness or to be afraid and it can take time for you to adjust to a Habits lifestyle you are comfortable with - No drug or alcohol use. again. - Regular exercise. - Eating Breakfast Maintaining Determining factors On Managing normal weight Eating regular Stress meals. - Predictability - Getting adequate sleep. - Control - Frequency Do something - Support - Cry or laugh - Listen to music Why life is complex - Draw, paint - Many people involved - Keep pets - Different point of view - Go for a walk - Different solution - Problem is complex Talking to Someone - Sometimes bottling your Negative Coping Styles thoughts inside you can make - Self Blame the reactions worse. - Avoidance - It may be helpful to talk to a - Wishful thinking friend or family member about  the event and what you are feeling. - It may also be helpful for you to share your feelings with someone who was involved in the event. Coping options (3'C') - Change environment (flight) - Change the environment (fight) - Change yourself - attitude, belief Unacceptable - try to accept Uncertain - reduce it Uncontrollable - we have choice There is only one problem that is the fear of being unable to cope.