Understanding of the Self GROUP nine.pdf
- 1. MABUHAY!
- 2. MANAGING AND CARING FOR THE SELF BY SETTING GOALS FOR SUCCESS
- 3. WHY WE MUST SET GOALS?
- 4. Why Must We Set Goal? Such is the problem if we don’t have a goal. It’s like going through life aimlessly and even robotically. We are performing tasks without knowing whether we are achieving something or not. We don’t know if our aim is good because there is nothing to go afterthere is no Goal! Goal is an object to aim for and also sets the standard of success. (Locke, 2002) If goals are achieved then one feels successful and success leads to satisfaction. On the other hand, if goals are not achieved, then it’s not successful and this leads to dissatisfaction. Every time a goal is reached, it brings us closer to what we value in life.
- 5. Three theories on how we can achieve these goal
- 6. 1. Bandura’s Self Efficacy Theory People will only try to do what they think they can do, and won’t try what they think they can’t do (Bandura, 1977).
- 7. Bandura’s Self Efficacy Theory People will not go beyond what they think they cannot do because, why waste time? However, people with strong sense of efficacy – that is, the ability to bring the desired result –may well try beyond what they think they are capable of. They will push themselves to the limit and even beyond that limit. Self-efficacy is the belief in one’s own ability to successfully accomplish something (Brown, et al, 2004). This makes them accomplish tasks that some people avoid because of the task’s level of difficulty. Self-efficacious people will not look at the problem and tell themselves, I won’t do it because it’s not easy but will rather tell themselves, this is challenge that I can overcome. They would make sure that they will take the task and will stay committed to those tasks. In case, failure is near, instead of giving up, they would rather increase their effort. By increasing their effort, they assume control them. Because of this, they reduce stress in themselves and lower their risk of depression (Bandura, 1994).
- 8. Bandura’s Self Efficacy Theory Self-confidence is an important aspect in the achievement of success. These are 4 factors that influence one’s self confidence or self-efficacy (Bandura, 1997):
- 9. A. Mastery experience Happens when we do something and we do something and we become successful. Encourage, we do it again and again until we have mastered it. Example would be cooking, playing sport, musical instrument, socializing praying, etc. Everybody has mastery experiences. For Bandura, this is the most effective way of boosting one’s self-efficacy because they will try to do something new if it is a task is similar to what they have already mastered.
- 10. B. Vicarious experience This is the observation of the success and failuresof others through modeling, who similar to one’s self (Brown, 2005). When we see somebody who is almost similar to us, gain success then self –efficacy is increased by thinking that one can do it too. “If he can do it, so can I” kind of mentality. But if what we are watching are those who fail a lot, without a significant measure of success, then self-efficacy is halted from its development. Self-efficacy is highly influence depending on how one believes he or she is similar to that person being watched or how close that person is to the other.
- 11. C. Verbal persuasion The more people verbally encourage one, then the more likely the person’s self-efficacy will increase. When one feels that others do believe in what he is capable of doing, then that person can actually persuade himself that he can do it is capable of doing, then that person can actually persuade himself that he can do it (Bandura, 1977).
- 12. D. Somatic and emotional stress When someone is contemplating on doing something the emotional state of the person will also have an influence in the success or failure of the task. When a person is anxious, stressed, worried and scared, then tis will negatively impact the achievement of one’s goal. A person may feel so very nervous that the performance will be affected and the person’s self-doubt might increase.
- 13. 2. Dweck’s Mindset Mindset is the mental attitude one takes that determines how one will respond and understand the situation. Your mindset is the view you have of your qualities and characteristics – where they come from and whether they can change. Mindset is like viewing the world through glasses. The way we view the world is dependent on the kind of mindset we have. There are two ways of viewing mindset. One is traditional way which is called the fixed mindset and the other one is the grow mindset.
- 14. A. Fixed Mindset – can be measured using IQ test. The intellect never changes no matter what we do, how much effort or hard work we put into it. It remains static. This is also applicable to creativity, artistic ability, athleticism, personality traits where these are seen as something one is born wiwith o When one has a fixed mindset, there is a consciousness to always look smart and to avoid looking foolish. Dweck’s Mindset
- 15. B. Growth Mindset – where the success and failure of a task is dependent on the kind of mindset one has. A genius in this sense is developed though learning. With the right kind of mindset, composed mainly of thinking that intellect can be developed, (Dweck, 2008) other attitudes will follow.o They will embrace learning because the person feels intellect can be developed. He believes that hard work pays off (Dweck, 2006). The hallmark of the growth mindset is the passion for sticking with it, especially when things are not going well. Dweck’s Mindset
- 16. 3. Locke’s Goal setting Theory (setting Goals for Life and happiness) The premise of Locke is that man’s ultimate goal is happiness. Happiness is the successful state of life; pain is an agent of death.
- 17. 3. Locke’s Goal setting Theory (setting Goals for Life and happiness) The premise of Locke is that man’s ultimate goal is happiness. Happiness is the successful state of life; pain is an agent of death.
- 18. GOAL SETTING THEORY CLARITY The goal has to be specific and not abstract. DIFFICULTY The more difficult the goal, the greater is the chance of achieving it because people tend to work harder.
- 19. GOAL SETTING THEORY COMMITMENT For one to be committed, two things are necessary: belief that the goal is important and the belief that one can do it. FEEDBACK It gives them accountability and they would know if they have changed their pace or way of doing or to continue with how they are doing things.
- 20. GOAL SETTING THEORY TASK COMPLEXITY A complex task brings out the knowledge of the person. Together with a well laid out plan, skills and knowledge, they are the means of achieving the goals (Locke, 1968)
- 21. BLOCKS TO GOAL ACIEVEMENT IRRATIONALITY That is when our thoughts are not reflected in the reality. This is more of wishful thinking. UNWILLINGMESS TO PUT FORTH MENTAL AND PHYSICAL EFFORT. Being successful necessitates hard work. Success can only be achieved if there is an action FEAR It makes us cower into submitting whatever fate has given us without taking control of our circumstances
- 22. THANK YOU