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Awareness of one's own emotional and motivational states, and the ability to take action to improve them.
Awareness of one's own emotional and motivational states, and the ability to take action to improve them.
It is often categorised into:
*Behavioural self-regulation, including resisting impulsive behaviours for the sake of achieving longer term goals; and
*Emotional self-regulation, for example talking oneself out of a bad mood.





Revision as of 19:37, 17 May 2020

1. Behavioural skills.

Awareness of one's own emotional and motivational states, and the ability to take action to improve them.

It is often categorised into:

  • Behavioural self-regulation, including resisting impulsive behaviours for the sake of achieving longer term goals; and
  • Emotional self-regulation, for example talking oneself out of a bad mood.


2. Governance.

A mechanism where an organisation monitors and ensures its own adherence to law, ethical standards, and international norms.


See also


Other link

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