Question
2. Application of self-leadership strategies
(8 marks)
2.1 Read the learning material on Self-leadership and Self-leadership strategies that
relate to destructive or unproductive BEHAVIOUR.
2.2 Identify and reflect on your own negative/destructive BEHAVIOURS (e.g.
procrastination; ignoring/avoiding handling conflict in interpersonal relationships) that
influence your psychological well-being, interpersonal relationships or performance as
a student, for 5–8 days. Record these BEHAVIOURS daily in your journal.
2.3 At the end of the period, try to identify certain patterns in behaviours that repeat (e.g.
procrastination) and that hampers your performance, interpersonal relationships or
psychological well-being.
2.4 Select and apply appropriate self-leadership BEHAVIOURAL strategies (i.e. work
process strategies, work content strategies, job crafting) for a period of 5 –8 days to each
one of these destructive behavioural patterns. Record them in your journal.
2.5 Reflect and evaluate how successful the application thereof was in terms of changing
these behaviours.
write the above as a female student who is doing her last year majoring in industrial psychology and sociology , who procastinates a lot likes to sleep and use her phone. make it relatable and original not formal
(8 marks)
2.1 Read the learning material on Self-leadership and Self-leadership strategies that
relate to destructive or unproductive BEHAVIOUR.
2.2 Identify and reflect on your own negative/destructive BEHAVIOURS (e.g.
procrastination; ignoring/avoiding handling conflict in interpersonal relationships) that
influence your psychological well-being, interpersonal relationships or performance as
a student, for 5–8 days. Record these BEHAVIOURS daily in your journal.
2.3 At the end of the period, try to identify certain patterns in behaviours that repeat (e.g.
procrastination) and that hampers your performance, interpersonal relationships or
psychological well-being.
2.4 Select and apply appropriate self-leadership BEHAVIOURAL strategies (i.e. work
process strategies, work content strategies, job crafting) for a period of 5 –8 days to each
one of these destructive behavioural patterns. Record them in your journal.
2.5 Reflect and evaluate how successful the application thereof was in terms of changing
these behaviours.
write the above as a female student who is doing her last year majoring in industrial psychology and sociology , who procastinates a lot likes to sleep and use her phone. make it relatable and original not formal
Answers
GPT-4o mini
### Application of Self-Leadership Strategies
#### 2.1 Introduction to Self-Leadership
As a final-year student majoring in industrial psychology and sociology, I’ve become aware of how self-leadership plays a crucial role in achieving personal and academic goals. Self-leadership involves guiding oneself towards success, but I’ve noticed I've been stuck in some destructive behaviors that get in the way of my performance. I've read about strategies that can flip these behaviors on their head, particularly regarding procrastination and escapes like scrolling through my phone or sleeping instead of studying.
#### 2.2 Observation of Negative Behaviors
For the past week, I’ve kept a diary to record my behaviors. Here’s what I’ve noticed:
- **Day 1:** Procrastinated majorly. Had a paper due, but spent 2 hours scrolling through Instagram instead of researching.
- **Day 2:** Woke up late and felt sluggish. Ended up skipping breakfast and not having the energy to focus on my assignments.
- **Day 3:** Decided to take a nap after classes; it turned into a 3-hour snooze. Didn’t study for my sociology exam and felt guilt creeping in.
- **Day 4:** Same pattern as yesterday; my phone was on my desk, and I was constantly checking notifications.
- **Day 5:** Overwhelmed by all the tasks piling up. Instead of tackling one, I buried myself in Netflix to escape.
- **Day 6:** Tried to study, but I was distracted. My brain was on autopilot due to fatigue and my need for constant phone stimulation.
- **Day 7:** Set a small goal for the day but ended up on social media again. It felt like I was stuck in a cycle.
These patterns definitely took a toll on my productivity and performance.
#### 2.3 Identifying Patterns
Looking back at these behaviors, the recurring themes are procrastination, excessive phone use, and avoiding responsibilities by sleeping too much. All of these contribute to my stress levels and affect my performance in school. I find myself feeling guilty and anxious about falling behind, which, paradoxically, makes me retreat even more into procrastination.
#### 2.4 Applying Self-Leadership Strategies
Now it’s time for some action. Here’s what I did over the next week to tackle these destructive patterns:
- **Strategy for Procrastination:** I set up a work schedule with dedicated time blocks. I promised myself to study for 25 minutes and then take a 5-minute break. Instead of diving into social media during breaks, I took a quick walk around my apartment. This worked better than I thought because I felt more refreshed afterward! I kept a checklist to mark things off, which felt pretty rewarding.
- **Phone Use Reduction:** I decided to keep my phone in another room while studying. I used an app to limit my social media access, which really helped. I noticed when my phone wasn’t nearby, I was so much more focused.
- **Managing Sleep:** I established a bedtime routine to ensure I was getting up early. I used to stay up late scrolling, but I started to wind down with a book instead. This made it easier to get up in the morning without that “why did I do this to myself?” feeling.
#### 2.5 Reflection and Evaluation
Reflecting on the week after implementing these strategies, I felt more accomplished and less stressed. I was actually able to get through my readings and draft parts of my paper without the overwhelming sense of dread or the itch to procrastinate. Keeping my phone out of reach led me to read more than I have in ages. Instead of doing a quick 10-minute scroll that turned into 2 hours, those extra minutes added up to solid studying time.
I realized that breaking things down into manageable chunks definitely leads to success. I’ve also noticed that the sleep strategy allowed me to be more alert and engaged in class. I’m still a work in progress, and some days are harder than others, but I genuinely felt a shift. Self-leadership is powerful, and I’m excited to keep figuring out how to manage my behaviors better in my last year. I’m ready to finish strong!
#### 2.1 Introduction to Self-Leadership
As a final-year student majoring in industrial psychology and sociology, I’ve become aware of how self-leadership plays a crucial role in achieving personal and academic goals. Self-leadership involves guiding oneself towards success, but I’ve noticed I've been stuck in some destructive behaviors that get in the way of my performance. I've read about strategies that can flip these behaviors on their head, particularly regarding procrastination and escapes like scrolling through my phone or sleeping instead of studying.
#### 2.2 Observation of Negative Behaviors
For the past week, I’ve kept a diary to record my behaviors. Here’s what I’ve noticed:
- **Day 1:** Procrastinated majorly. Had a paper due, but spent 2 hours scrolling through Instagram instead of researching.
- **Day 2:** Woke up late and felt sluggish. Ended up skipping breakfast and not having the energy to focus on my assignments.
- **Day 3:** Decided to take a nap after classes; it turned into a 3-hour snooze. Didn’t study for my sociology exam and felt guilt creeping in.
- **Day 4:** Same pattern as yesterday; my phone was on my desk, and I was constantly checking notifications.
- **Day 5:** Overwhelmed by all the tasks piling up. Instead of tackling one, I buried myself in Netflix to escape.
- **Day 6:** Tried to study, but I was distracted. My brain was on autopilot due to fatigue and my need for constant phone stimulation.
- **Day 7:** Set a small goal for the day but ended up on social media again. It felt like I was stuck in a cycle.
These patterns definitely took a toll on my productivity and performance.
#### 2.3 Identifying Patterns
Looking back at these behaviors, the recurring themes are procrastination, excessive phone use, and avoiding responsibilities by sleeping too much. All of these contribute to my stress levels and affect my performance in school. I find myself feeling guilty and anxious about falling behind, which, paradoxically, makes me retreat even more into procrastination.
#### 2.4 Applying Self-Leadership Strategies
Now it’s time for some action. Here’s what I did over the next week to tackle these destructive patterns:
- **Strategy for Procrastination:** I set up a work schedule with dedicated time blocks. I promised myself to study for 25 minutes and then take a 5-minute break. Instead of diving into social media during breaks, I took a quick walk around my apartment. This worked better than I thought because I felt more refreshed afterward! I kept a checklist to mark things off, which felt pretty rewarding.
- **Phone Use Reduction:** I decided to keep my phone in another room while studying. I used an app to limit my social media access, which really helped. I noticed when my phone wasn’t nearby, I was so much more focused.
- **Managing Sleep:** I established a bedtime routine to ensure I was getting up early. I used to stay up late scrolling, but I started to wind down with a book instead. This made it easier to get up in the morning without that “why did I do this to myself?” feeling.
#### 2.5 Reflection and Evaluation
Reflecting on the week after implementing these strategies, I felt more accomplished and less stressed. I was actually able to get through my readings and draft parts of my paper without the overwhelming sense of dread or the itch to procrastinate. Keeping my phone out of reach led me to read more than I have in ages. Instead of doing a quick 10-minute scroll that turned into 2 hours, those extra minutes added up to solid studying time.
I realized that breaking things down into manageable chunks definitely leads to success. I’ve also noticed that the sleep strategy allowed me to be more alert and engaged in class. I’m still a work in progress, and some days are harder than others, but I genuinely felt a shift. Self-leadership is powerful, and I’m excited to keep figuring out how to manage my behaviors better in my last year. I’m ready to finish strong!