Self-regulation and Time Management
Most of the things in this world can be achieved when people take individual actions. Self-regulation is functioning without outside interference. This means embarking on something that you did not feel like doing or stopping to do something that you wanted to do. Self-regulated people require high will power (Garland, 2014).
Self- regulation involves many sacrifices as delaying gratification. For example, one can choose to study for exams to going out and having fun with friends. Choosing to sleep fewer hours to practice for a sports competition and putting money in a project rather than buying the latest clothes.
Self-regulation has a direct relationship with time management. Self- regulated people manage their time well by proper planning and organizing themselves. This means being able to break down activities that can be done in a day, week, month and year. For instance, students can carefully plan their time with their different activities that include studying, entertainment and personal time .Monitoring progress in important to confirm results.
People with low self-control or regulation get themselves in problems like fights. For instance, if you get in an argument with a person with low self- regulation, they can respond very fast by fighting and badly harming you while a person with self- control will solve the issue in a civilized way (Garland, 2014). Consequently, people who do not use their time wisely end up engaging in harmful acts like stealing while they were supposed to work hard and earn a decent income.
Self-regulation and proper time management not only bring positive performance, but they also enhance habits like discipline, order and promote self- confidence .Therefore, people should be encouraged to be self-regulated and use the time wisely.
References
Garland, T. (2014). Self-regulation Interventions and Strategies: Keeping the Body, Mind & Emotions on Task in Children With Autism, ADHD or Sensory Disorders. Pesi Pub & Media.
