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2 t t i i n n U U Self-Management Skills IntroductIon Self-management, which is also referred to as ‘self- control’ or ‘self-regulation’, is the ability to regulate one’s emotions, thoughts, and behaviour effectively includes motivating in different situations.

This oneself, and setting and working towards personal and academic goals.
Students with strong self-management skills are able to do different activities effectively, including managing their timelines, focusing on their tasks, cooperating with others in school and at home and perform better in their studies.

It helps in future studies, work and life.

SeSSIon 1: IntroductIon to Self-management After writing an exam, have you ever felt that you should have studied more?
Do you think that you could manage your hobbies, interests, and studies better if you could manage your time well?

Self-management involves understanding yourself, understanding what your interests and abilities are, Unit 2.indd 55 15-03-2021 10:29:02 having a positive attitude and grooming yourself in order to develop self-confidence (See Figure 2.1).
Self-management can also help in: • developing good habits • overcoming bad habits • reaching your goals • overcoming challenges and difficulties Being able to manage yourself helps you to avoid stress and provides opportunities to get involved in fun activities.

Self-management skills include the Figure 2.1: Who Am I?

following: Self-awareness Knowing yourself as an individual – your values, likes, dislikes, strengths and weaknesses Fig.

2.2: Self-awareness Fig.


2.3: Self-control Self-confidence Believing in yourself that you can do any task that is given to you and not scared of taking risks Fig.

2.4: Self-confidence Fig.

2.5: Problem Solving Self-motivation Doing tasks on your own without any external motivation Fig.

2.6: Self-motivation Fig.

2.7: Hygiene and grooming Positive thinking Expressing certainty or affirmation even in tough situations Fig.

2.8: Positive Thinking Fig.


2.9: Teamwork 56 Self-control Ability to control your behaviour, discipline, etc.

Problem solving Understanding a problem and finding a solution using step-by-step method Personal hygiene and grooming Keeping oneself clean, healthy and smart Team work Working together with people to accomplish shared goals.
Unit 2.indd 56 23-08-2018 17:04:02 Employability SkillS – ClaSS iX Time management Achieving tasks on time and according the plan Goal setting Planning concrete goals to be accomplished within a set timeframe.

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2.10: Time management Fig.

2.11: Goal setting The practical activities will be facilitated by the teacher and necessary feedback will be provided by the teachers to the students.
Activity 1 Self-management skills Materials required Student textbooks, pen Procedure Read the following paragraph.

Write in class.

One volunteer can read what he/she wrote and other students can discuss.

“Manish got admission to a new school.

His clothes were not clean, shoes were not polished and laces were not tied.

He did not smile at anyone and looked sad.

He did not look confident.


What are the qualities of self-management that you think are missing in Manish?” Activity 2 How self-aware are you?

Materials required Student textbooks, pen Procedure • Form pairs of students who are friends or know each other well.

• The students to rate each other on the scale of ‘Good’, ‘OK’ or ‘Bad’, on self-management skills given in the table below.
My name ………………… Self-management skill My friend’s name …………………… My rating of my ability My friend’s rating of my ability Unit 2.indd 57 23-08-2018 17:04:03 57 Self-management SkillS noteS Confident (Self- confidence) Positive and Cheerful (Positive Thinking) Neat and Clean (Personal Hygiene and Grooming) On-time (Punctuality) • Rate your partner on the same rating scale and skills.

• Compare what you thought of yourself and what your partner thought of you.
If it is the same, than it means that you are aware of your skills.

If the ratings are different, you can discuss why the partner thought about you differently.

Check Your Progress A.

Multiple choice questions Read the questions carefully and circle the letter (a), (b), (c) or (d) that best answers the question.

1.

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

(a) Problem solving (b) Bargaining (c) Understanding self (d) Confidence building 2.
Grooming is a term associated with (a) time management (b) problem solving (c) neat and clean appearance (d) self-management B.

Short answer questions 1.

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

2.

List any 05 self-management skills.

3.

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

58 Unit 2.indd 58 23-08-2018 17:04:03 Employability SkillS – ClaSS iX What have you learnt?
After completing this session, you will be able to • describe self-management in your own words.

• describe the importance of self-management.

• list the various self-management skills.

SeSSIon 2: Strength and WeakneSS analySIS Have you ever wondered why you get good marks in one subject and not so good in another subject?

Knowing what you do well or not so well, will help you in converting your weaknesses into strengths and strengths into an exceptional performance.
The strength and weakness analysis helps you in this process.

Strength and weakness analysis begins with knowing yourself first.

Knowing yourself It means understanding who you are, what you like, what you do not like, what are your beliefs, what are your opinions, what is your background, what you do well and what you do not do well?

It is important to know who you are, because only then can you measure your strengths and weaknesses (See Figure 2.12).
Strength and weakness analysis Being ‘self-aware’ or understanding ‘Who am I?’ means looking outside our usual characteristics, such as our name, qualifications, and the relationship we have with others.

It actually means knowing our inner strengths, hidden talents, skills and even weaknesses.

Let us look at what could be our strengths and weaknesses.

Figure 2.12: Knowing Yourself Examples of strength • • • • I am good at understanding other peoples emotion.
I am confident in dealing with strangers while keeping myself safe from any harm.

I help my parents in household chores.

I play cricket very well.

Examples of weakness • • I am unable to resist junk food when my friends suggest.

I would like to learn more about computers.

59 Unit 2.indd 59 23-08-2018 17:04:04 Self-management SkillS Strengths are what we do well and are good at.

Everyone has some strengths.


Weaknesses, also known as 'areas of improvement' are what we do not do well and are not good at.

Everyone has some weaknesses too.

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2.13: Strength and Weakness By understanding ourselves we can • know what we can and cannot do Based on that information, we can • plan what and how improve we can ourselves By improving we will • feel confident about ourselves Identifying strengths • Take time off to think about what you do well • Think of anything that you are always good at • Think about what others appreciate about you Identifying weaknesses • Point out the areas where you struggle and what you find difficult to do • Look at the feedback you receive from others • Be open to feedback and accept your weaknesses without feeling small about it.
Look at it as an area of improvement.

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2.14: Identifying Strengths and Weaknesses 60 Unit 2.indd 60 06-06-2019 11:43:32 Employability SkillS – ClaSS iX Here are few questions that can help you find your strengths and weaknesses (Figure 2.15).

• How am I different from others?

• What do I do better than others?

• What do other people admire in me?

• What makes me stand out?

• Where do I worry and struggle?

• Where, how and why do others perform better than me?
• What advice for improvement do I often receive from others?

Figure 2.15: Finding Strength and Weakness Difference between interests and abilities Interests are the things that we enjoy doing.

Interests may include: • Activities you like to do at school and in your free time that make you happy.

• Activities you are curious about or would do even if no one asked you to do it.

• Activities you want to learn or would like to do in the future.
Ability, on the other hand, is an acquired or natural capacity that enables an individual to perform a particular job or task with considerable proficiency.

Sometimes interests may not match abilities.

In those cases, you can either improve your abilities or follow some other path.

For example, you may like cricket (interest), but you may not be able to play due to the necessary power or skill (ability) required to play the game.

In that case, it is not necessary to try to become a cricketer!
The teacher will facilitate these activities by showing you the e-learning module for this lesson via http://www.psscive.ac.in/ Employability_Skills.html.

The module will include videos and e-content for the above topics as well as detailed instructions for some activities below.

Unit 2.indd 61 23-08-2018 17:04:07 61 Self-management SkillS noteS After watching the initial video in the e-learning lesson, write down the points that you will use from the video to understand your own strengths and weaknesses.
Activity 1 Aim in life Materials required Pen/pencil, notepad or sheets of paper Procedure • Form pairs of students.

Make a list of tasks/activities you can do well.

• Write your main aim in life.

• Share your notes with your partner and discuss your personal characteristics.

• Fill in the table given below List what you believe as a person by starting the sentences with ‘I am’ (I am a sensitive person).
List all you can do well by starting the sentences with ‘I can’ (I can identify safety aspects and seek support when witnessing or experiencing violence and abuse).

List what you plan to do by starting the sentences with ‘I will’ (I will train myself in yoga).

State your aim in life.

Start the sentence with ‘My aim is’ (My aim is to become an accomplished sportsperson).
Activity 2 Interests and abilities Materials required Student textbooks, pen, worksheets Procedure Each student has to complete two worksheets, each containing a list of statements.

First worksheet is for interests and the second is for abilities.

Each student has to be real and honest when marking the statements in the two worksheets if he/she is not real and honest, they will get incorrect results about their own interests and abilities.
62 Unit 2.indd 62 23-08-2018 17:04:07 Employability SkillS – ClaSS iX WorkSheet 1: What are my IntereStS?

noteS S.No.

Yes No Group 1: Interests 1.

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I enjoy working with a group of people.

I love to make new friends.

I feel comfortable around new people.

I like listening to people who have thoughts different than mine.

I like to report the problems in my locality to the Municipality/Panchayat.

I like responding to people enthusiastically.

I like organising events.


I want to resolve conflicts between people.

S.No.

Yes No 1.

2.

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Group 2: Interests I like working with tools.

I enjoy making things with my own hands.

I like to move around a lot.

I like to use gestures and non-verbal cues when I communicate.

I like to learn by doing.

I like playing sports everyday.

I like assembling parts of instruments or machine using instructions.

Unit 2.indd 63 23-08-2018 17:04:07 63 Self-management SkillS Notes S.No.
Yes No Group 3: Interests I enjoy learning about numbers.

I like to do experiments at home.

I want my things to be organised.

I like to see a pattern or logic in things that happen around me.

I like to save out of my pocket money.

I enjoy collecting coins/stamps.

I like to make and follow a plan.

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S.No.

Yes No Group 4: Interests I like giving directions to people.

I want to learn new concepts and express my ideas visually.

I enjoy creating new product designs.


I prefer pictures over text in a magazine.

I enjoy drawing.

I like solving jigsaw/visual puzzles.

I like redecorating the room for fun.

I enjoy working with different colours.

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Worksheet 2: What are my abilities?

S.No.

Yes No Group 1: Abilities 1.

I can resolve problems between friends.

64 Unit 2.indd 64 06-06-2019 09:50:57 Employability SkillS – ClaSS iX 2.

3.

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People seek my advice.

I am good at organising events.

People call me a good listener.

I make new friends easily.

I can work with a group of people.

Yes No noteS Group 2: Abilities I am good at athletics/sports.

I am physically active.

I learn better by doing.

I have a sense of balance and coordination.

I can assemble parts of an instrument or machine by following instructions.

I work well with tools.


I use a lot of gestures and non-verbal cues to communicate.

I can make things using my hands.

I move around a lot.

S.No.

Yes No 1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

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Group 3: Abilities I plan my activities for the day.

I keep my things in an order.

I see logic in things that happen around me.

I save some percentage of my pocket money.

I conduct a variety of experiments at home.

I can quickly calculate the total of a list.

I follow a step-by-step approach to solve problems.
Unit 2.indd 65 23-08-2018 17:04:07 65 Self-management SkillS noteS S. No.

Yes No Group 4: Abilities I am good at solving jigsaw/visual puzzles.

I can give clear and precise directions.

I draw well.

I look at pictures in the magazine than reading the text.

I learn concepts and express my ideas visually.

I can arrange a room for various occasions.

I can make models.

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Check Your Progress Fill in the table given below which can help you to prepare an action plan to overcome your weakness.

Identify and list the activities that you would like to undertake to improve upon your weaknesses and continue to build your strengths.
Strengths Weaknesses Action plan to overcome For example, I can speak many languages For example, I do not understand computers your weaknesses Improve on computer skills by attending extra classes after school.

What have you learnt?

After completing this session, you will be able to • list your own strengths and weaknesses.

• list your interests.

• list your abilities.

SeSSIon 3: Self-confIdence Self-confidence is a sense of trusting own’s abilities and self.
If you are an intelligent, hardworking and 66 Unit 2.indd 66 23-08-2018 17:04:07 Employability SkillS – ClaSS iX talented person, but lack confidence, and avoid taking initiative, then it may be difficult for others to recognise your talent.

Self-confidence can be developed through changes in attitude and practice.

Niraj had difficulty in speaking English.

He, therefore, avoided talking to his classmates.


He believed that he can learn English by joining English speaking classes and in few days he was able to speak english fluently.

Shalini, was preparing for her final board exams.

She feared that she will not get good marks in English because of her poor memory.

This made her nervous before the exam and she actually got poor marks in the exam.
Figure 2.16: Examples of confidence and lack of confidence Self-confidence is a quality we build when we believe in our strength to succeed in anything we do in life.

People who are confident believe that they can do anything given to them in any situation.

Qualities of self-confident people Hard Work Dipa Karmakar, despite having a flat foot at the age of six worked hard to be- come the first Indi- an female gymnast ever to compete in the Olympics.
Self-belief Thomas Edison made thousands of prototypes of the incandescent light bulb, before he could finally invent the bulb.

Inspite of struggling with repeated failures, his resilience and belief in self gave the world one of the most amazing product, i.e., bulb.

Positive Attitude Positive attitude is nothing but focusing on the positives even in the time of adversity.
For example, the situation of losing a game can be perceived as losing something or as an opportunity to review the game strategies and improve to win in the future.

Commitment Mahatma Gandhi, the leader of Indian Independence Movement, was highly committed to the cause of making India free from the British Raj.

He employed non-violent civil disobedience to get India independence.
67 Unit 2.indd 67 23-08-2018 17:04:08 Self-management SkillS Building self-confidence The three steps to building self-confidence are as follows: Figure 2.17: Building Confidence Given below are some of the factors that may decrease self-confidence.

(a) When we think we cannot do a particular work.

(b) When we keep thinking of our past mistakes and feel bad about it, instead of learning from them.

(c) When we expect to be successful at the first attempt itself and do not try again.
(d) When we are surrounded by people who have a negative attitude, which is reflected in their speech.

The teacher will facilitate these activities by showing you the e-learning module for this lesson via http://www.psscive.ac.in/ Employability_Skills.html.

The module will include videos and e-content for the above topics as well as detailed instructions for some activities below.
Initial thinking activity After watching the initial video ‘Becoming Self-confident’ in the 68 Unit 2.indd 68 10/9/2020 2:21:22 PM Employability SkillS – ClaSS iX e-learning lesson.

Discuss how Ranjith developed confidence before his interview day.

Notes Activity 1 Role-Play: Building self-confidence Materials required Pen/pencil, notepad or sheets of paper Procedure • Form groups of four students in each group.

Choose from one of the below given situations.


• List the steps you would take to handle the situation confidently.

• One group volunteers to present in front of the class.

• Discuss and ensure that the three steps above are followed.

Choose from one of the below given situations.

• You have to deliver a speech on health, hygiene and cleanliness.

As this is the first time you may be doing this, how will you build your confidence?

• Two of your classmates often get into fight and damage school tables.
As you are the class representative, you need to talk to them to make them realise their mistake and learn how to improve upon them.

What qualities and abilities do you need to do this?

• You have to a model of the school with your team in five days.

How will you build confidence in your team?


Activity 2 Building confidence through positive words Materials required Pen/pencil, notepad or sheets of paper Procedure Make a list of feel-good sentences that you will say to yourself every day when you wake up in the morning and before you go to bed.
For example, you can think of (a) something that you are really proud of, (b) a compliment you have received from someone that day or the previous day, (c) a learning that you had after reflecting upon your failure.
Activity 3 Practice activity: Self reflection on becoming more confident and goal driven Unit 2.indd 69 10/8/2020 2:24:33 PM 69 Self-management SkillS noteS Materials required Pen/Pencil, note pad or sheets of paper Procedure Write down three qualities about yourself, your goals in life and your plan to achieve them.

My qualities My goals My plans For example, I have the ability to run 100 metres race.

For example, I want to become a nationally recognised sportsperson.
For example, I will start my day by exercising and eating a balanced diet.

I will regularly run in a stadium under the guidance of coach.

Check Your Progress A.

Multiple choice questions Read the questions carefully and circle the letter (a), (b), (c) or (d) that best answers the question.

1.

What steps should one take to build confidence?

(a) Set goals in life (b) Appreciate oneself for all the achievements (c) Always think positively (d) Talk to people who are confident 2.
Which of the following is a quality of a self-confident person?

(a) Patient (b) Compassionate (c) Committed (d) Passionate B.

Short answer question 1.

What are the factors that affect self-confidence?

70 Unit 2.indd 70 23-08-2018 17:04:08 Employability SkillS – ClaSS iX What have you learnt?

After completing this session, you will be able to • describe the meaning of self-confidence.

• list the qualities of self-confident people.

• identify ways in which you can build your self- confidence.
• list factors that influence self-confidence.

SeSSion 4: PoSitive thinking What would happen if ants, one of the smallest creatures of nature, thought that they are so small that they cannot do anything?

They would probably be extinct by now.

But ants have never considered being small as a weakness, instead they work really hard to get through each day.

An ant can lift up to 20 times its own body weight.

A positive attitude to life can help us succeed like ants.
Similarly, if an individual has a positive attitude towards life and its challenges, he/she can overcome them and grow positively in life and work.

Positive thinking and its importance A person’s attitude can be considered either ‘positive’ or ‘negative’.

Positive thinking requires a person to look at the good in things, observe, understand and patiently work towards improving them rather than worrying and/or looking for the bad in things.
Positive thinking leads to good results for you like • overcoming challenges, • making you do well or making you an energetic Figure 2.18: Positive Thinking Examples of negative thinking • I did not get enough marks to choose the Science stream.

My life is ruined.

• My team the match because of me.

lost Examples of positive thinking individual, • • helping you get better at work, and • making you and people around you happy.

How to keep your thinking positive?


There are few simple steps to cultivate a positive attitude in life.

Let us understand this with the help of the abbreviation ‘SMILE’.

I did not get enough choose to marks the Science stream, but that’s not the end of my life.

I can consider options in other streams.

team the match today, but we can see how we can do better next time.
lost • My Unit 2.indd 71 06-06-2019 09:51:18 71 Self-management SkillS Figure 2.19: SMILE model The teacher will facilitate these activities by showing you the e-learning module for this lesson via http://www.psscive.ac.in/ Employability_Skills.html.

The module will include videos and e-content for the above topics as well as detailed instructions for some activities below.
Initial thinking activity After watching the initial video in the e-learning lesson for this topic, write down what went wrong in the video?

Activity 1 Story telling: Procedure • Form a circle around the teacher.

• Discuss a story about • Positive attitude • How does the story connect to positive attitude?

What role does attitude play in our lives?

If you would have been in similar situations what would have been your attitude/ approach towards the situation?
What kind of approach will help you come out of this situation?

72 Unit 2.indd 72 29-08-2018 11:21:13 Employability SkillS – ClaSS iX noteS Activity 2 Follow the Class rules Materials required Pen/pencil, notepad or sheets of paper Procedure • Form groups of three students.

• Each group prepares a role-play on the situation given below.
Two people in each group act out the situation and the third member observe and makes notes on questions, such as what went well in terms of dealing with the situation positively?

What could have been better?

• A volunteer group presents in front of the whole class which would be followed by discussion.

Situation You are the monitor of your class.

Some of your classmates do not follow the class rules.

You have to talk to them and ask them to follow the rules.
Activity 3 Using positive words: Materials required Pen/pencil, notepad or sheets of paper Procedure • Use same groups as above.

Look at the below statements and make them positive by using positive words/thinking, such as ‘I can’ instead of ‘I cannot’ (a) (b) (c) I cannot give speech in school assembly.

I made a lot of errors in my computer work.

I did not like the school project.

• Once written in notebook, discuss within your group.
Self-reflection on how you will follow positive attitude practices Activity 4 Materials required Pen/pencil Procedure • Make a list of things you will do from today to start thinking positively in your daily life.
Start your day in a positive way Make time to relax Imagine the best in any situation Learn to take criticism in a healthy way Express gratitude Unit 2.indd 73 23-08-2018 17:04:09 73 Self-management SkillS noteS Activity 5 Home activity: Helping others/working for the community Social work makes you feel good and happy and helps you to be positive.
Think of a situation that you see every day in your neighbourhood • Dirty streets or • A hungry cow or • A big hole on the road Go home and do something to help in that situation.

Write what you did in your notebook and submit it to your teacher in the next period for review.

Check Your Progress A.

Multiple choice questions Read the questions carefully and circle the letter (a), (b), (c) or (d) that best answers the question.

1.

What is the best way to start our day positively?


(a) Think about all that can go wrong.

(b) Think about the difficult test you will face during the day.

(c) Think about all your accomplishment so far and feel good about it.

(d) Think about the traffic on the road and feel stressed.

2.

Rahul gets feedback on his project work from his class teacher.

Which of these options demonstrates positive attitude in this situation?

(a) Rahul ignores the feedback.


(b) Rahul takes the feedback but does not use it.

(c) Rahul tells others that the teacher is wrong.

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

3.

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

(a) Meditate to calm down and feel positive.

(b) Ignore them and move on in life.

(c) Act based on the negative thoughts or feelings.

(d) Talk to a friend and share all your negative feelings.‘ What have you learnt?
After completing this session, you will be able to • define positive attitude.

• list the benefits of having a positive attitude.

• identify ways in which you can develop a positive attitude.

74 Unit 2.indd 74 23-08-2018 17:04:09 Employability SkillS – ClaSS iX SeSSIon 5: PerSonal hygIene It is the habit or practice of keeping ourselves clean.

Cleanliness helps us to maintain our health and well-being.

Being healthy allows you to be regular at school, college or work.
Rashmi is a beautician and takes special care that she does not have a bad breath, because she works closely with customers.

Prashant is a receptionist at a four-star hotel.

He makes sure his clothes are always clean with no sweat or food stains.

Figure 2.20: Examples of Personal Hygiene Personal hygiene is important because, it helps us • stay healthy.

• create a good image of ourselves.

• avoid feeling ashamed in public due to our bad breadth, body odour, etc.
Three steps to personal hygiene CARE • Keep your hair free of dandruff WASH • Wash your hands frequently • Rub oil/cream to take • Take bath every day care of your skin • Wash your clothes • Brush your teeth daily regularly • Change your toothbrush as soon as it deshapes • Wash your hair at least every second day • Cut your nails every week • Wash your feet often AVOID • Blow your nose/cough into a handkerchief to avoid spreading germs • Keep your feet dry and change your socks every day 75 Unit 2.indd 75 23-08-2018 17:04:10 Self-management SkillS Essential steps of hand washing Wet hands with water Apply enough soap to cover all hand surfaces Rub hands palm to palm Right palm over left dorsum and vice versa Palm to palm with fingers interlaced Back of fingers to opposing palms with fingers interlocked Rotational rubbing of left thumb clasped in right palm and vice versa Rub inner surface of palms Rub inner surface using the thumb Rinse hands thoroughly with water Use towel to dry Your hands are now clean.
The teacher will facilitate these activities by showing you the e-learning module for this lesson via http://www.psscive.ac.in/ Employability_Skills.html.

The module will include videos and e-content for the above topics as well as detailed instructions for some activities given ahead.
76 Unit 2.indd 76 23-08-2018 17:04:10 Employability SkillS – ClaSS iX Initial thinking activity After watching the initial video ‘Importance of Personal Hygiene’ in the e-learning lesson, write down your advice to a restaurant staff on CARE, WASH and AVOID.

noteS Activity 1 Using personal hygiene steps Materials required Pen/pencil, notepad or sheets of paper Procedure • Form groups of three.

Each group prepares a role-play on any one of the following situations.
• Within each group, two members act out the situation and the third member observes and makes notes on what went well, what could have been better and what parts of CARE, WASH and AVOID were displayed in the role-play.

Situations (a) One of your classmates often gets left out from activities and games in school.

He/she has body odour (bad smell) issues, so other classmates avoid including him/her in classroom activities and games.
You have decided to help by talking to him/ her about personal hygiene and grooming.

(b) You have recently gone through the lesson on personal hygiene and sanitation and have understood its importance.

You have a neighbour who often throws garbage in public areas and you decide to teach him/her about the importance of health, hygiene and sanitation.

(c) You are the class monitor.

One of your classmates is very sick and sometimes ends up spreading the germs in the class.
You have to talk to your classmate about his/her personal hygiene and cleanliness practices.

Activity 2 Personal Hygiene Practices Materials required Pen/pencil, writing/notepad Procedure • Answer the statements with a ‘Yes’ or a ‘No’.

If your answer is ‘Yes’, you are already following personal hygiene standards.

If your answer is ‘No’, then you have to start following the personal hygiene standard immediately.

• Write your plan to improve for all the ‘No’ answers in the space provided.
Unit 2.indd 77 23-08-2018 17:04:10 77 Self-management SkillS noteS Statements Yes/No My plan for improvement I wash my hands with soap every time I use the toilet.

I do not bite my nails.

They are always clean and clipped.

I cover my mouth every time I cough or sneeze in public places.

I regularly take bath to avoid body odour.

I do not have dandruff or dirt in my hair.

I never wear dirty clothes.

My feet are smooth and not dry.

My hair is clean, non-greasy/not oily and it smells fresh all the time.
Check Your Progress A.

Multiple choice questions Read the questions carefully and circle the letter (a), (b), (c) or (d) that best answers the question.

1.

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

(a) No, irrespective of the climate, one should take a bath regularly.

(b) Yes, not taking bath for many days is acceptable for people staying in cold climate.

(c) Yes, if they wipe themselves with a wet cloth, then it is fine.

(d) None of the above 2.


Radha wants to grow her hair and she applies a lot of hair oil.

She does not wash her hair for days and sometimes it smells bad too.

What would be your suggestion to her?

(a) She can leave the oil in her hair, after all it helps her hair to grow.

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

(c) She should not apply the oil at all.

(d) She can apply the oil and pour a little water on her hair before leaving home to reduce the smell.

B.
B.

Short answer question 1.

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

78 Unit 2.indd 78 23-08-2018 17:04:10 Employability SkillS – ClaSS iX What have you learnt?

After completing this session, you will be able to • list the benefits of maintaining personal hygiene.

• list the habits you need to avoid to maintain a good hygiene.

• demonstrate the techniques to wash your hands effectively.
SeSSIon 6: groomIng Grooming and its Importance Dressing is the action of putting on clothes.

Grooming is the process of making yourself look neat, tidy and smart.

The way you dress, and groom can either send the message that you are confident, smart and sincere or possess opposite qualities.
Dressing and grooming are important because they help us • • • make a good impression of ourselves look smart feel confident about ourselves Guidelines for dressing and grooming Examples of good dressing and grooming • Clean clothes • Clean face, short hair for boys and neatly tied hair for girls or no flashy things in your dress to school • Minimum S E H T O L C • Clothes should be clean, neat, and ironed • Shoes should be clean and polished • Change socks everyday and always wear clean socks • Keep accessories like belts, jewellery, etc., simple • In certain jobs display of bodily tatoos and piercing is not accepted R I A H • Hair should be washed regularly to keep clean • Simple hair styles and well combed hair gives a smart look • Face looks clean if you shave regularly • Moustache should be neatly trimmed • Teeth should be kept clean, without any stains • Brush the teeth twice a day to maintain dental hygiene • Avoid eating Paan or chewing betle.
E C A F 79 Unit 2.indd 79 23-08-2018 17:04:11 Self-management SkillS noteS The teacher will facilitate these activities by showing you the e-learning module for this lesson via http://www.psscive.ac.in/ Employability_Skills.html.

The module will include videos and e-content for the above topics as well as detailed instructions for some activities below.
Initial thinking activity After watching the initial video ‘A dressing disaster’ in the e-learning lesson for this topic, write down what went wrong in the video.

Role-play: Using dressing and grooming standards Activity 1 Materials required Pen/pencil, notepad or sheets of paper Procedure • Form groups of three.

• Each group prepares a role-play on any one of the following situations.
Within each group, two members act out the situation and the third member observes and makes notes on what went well, what could be better and the dressing and grooming displayed in the role-play.

Situations (a) You have to participate in an interschool debate competition.

Discuss with your friend what all will you do to create a good first impression.

(b) You have noticed that your classmate does not wear appropriate clothes to school.

You have to educate him about the dressing and grooming standards.
Self-reflection on dressing and grooming well Activity 2 Materials required Pen/pencil, notebook Procedure • Answer the statements with a ‘Yes’ or a ‘No’.

If your answer is ‘Yes’, you are already following the desired norms of grooming.

If your answer is ‘No’, then you have to start working on the various aspects of personal grooming.
Statements Yes/No My plan for improvement Wear clothes that fit you Make sure your clothes are neat and ironed Hair is clean and always combed 80 Unit 2.indd 80 23-08-2018 17:04:11 Employability SkillS – ClaSS iX Teeth are always clean and brushed every day Wear shoes that are clean and polished • Write your plan to improve for the ‘No’ answers in space provided.

noteS Check Your Progress A.


Multiple choice questions Read the questions carefully and circle the letter (a), (b), (c) or (d) that best answers the question.

1.

Dressing and grooming are important because they help us to look_____________________.

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

The following image is an example of _________________ shirt.

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

The following image is an example of _________________ T-shirt.
(a) informal (b) formal (c) Both of the above (d) None of the above What have you learnt?

After completing this session, you will be able to • list the benefits of personal grooming.
gloSSary Ability: a special skill or talent that a person has Attitude: a way of thinking or feeling about something Beautician: a person whose job is to give people beauty treatment Compassion: feeling the other person’s pain Unit 2.indd 81 23-08-2018 17:04:11 81 Self-management SkillS noteS Compliment: a polite way of saying something good about someone Express: to show Goal Setting: a way of finding out what we want to achieve in life Gratitude: being grateful towards something or someone Grooming: the things that you do to make your appearance clean and neat Guidelines: a general rule, principle or piece of advice Imagine: forming a picture of or about something in your mind Impression: an idea, a feeling or an opinion about something or someone Presentable: clean, smart and decent enough to be seen in public Qualities: a distinctive attribute or characteristic possessed by someone or something Receptionist: a person who is employed to receive and help the guests in a hotel 82 Unit 2.indd 82 23-08-2018 17:04:11 Employability SkillS – ClaSS iX