self monitorin.pptx

Self-Monitor

1. Self-monitoring It is the ability to monitor and regulate self-presentations, emotions, and behaviors in response to social environments and situations. It involves being aware of ones’ behavior and the impact it has on ones’ environment. It also refers to your ability to modify your behaviors in response to environmental, situational, or social variables

2. Types of Self-Monitoring Acquisitive This type of self-monitoring is to acquire attention and approval from others. It involves assessing the reactions of others and altering behavior in a way designed to help the person fit in or to garner attention, status, or power. Protective This type of self-monitoring is intended to protect the individual from the disapproval of others. People will monitor the situation and reactions and then modify their own behavior in a way that will be approved by the group. The goal of this is to prevent embarrassment and rejection by others.

3. Uses  Changing a specific behavior3 Improving self-awareness Developing greater awareness of other people Improving interpersonal skills Gauging the impact of your behavior on a situation Figuring out how to behave in a competitive environment Noticing symptoms that may require treatment For example, learning how to self-monitor can help you notice things about your own behavior that you weren't aware of before. If these behaviors seem to be unusual or create problems in your life, you might discuss them with your doctor or therapist

4. Using Self-Monitoring to Change Behavior Identify a target behavior:   Pick a specific behavior that you want to monitor and change. Examples of things you might self-monitor include behaviors related to health, mood, exercise, eating habits, or social activities. Choose a way to record behaviors:   Mentally noting these behaviors is one way to increase awareness, but writing them down can also be useful. This might involve tracking frequency, duration, or intensity on a piece of paper or on a mobile device app.

5. Set a schedule:   Continuous self-monitoring is possible in some cases, but it may be more realistic to set a schedule where you check in with yourself and write down your measures for that time period. This might involve writing it down after a specific activity or at regular intervals throughout the day.