Self-management as a psycological resource of the person in the stress situations

Abstract

The article considers self-management as a psychological resource of the individual in stressful situations. The relevance of the study is due to the increase in the level of psycho-emotional stress in modern society, which requires the search for internal mechanisms of adaptation and preservation of mental health. Self-management is interpreted as an integrative system of self-regulation, which includes cognitive, emotional-volitional, behavioral and reflective components. Modern scientific approaches to understanding self-management are analyzed, which is considered not only as a tool for organizing time, but as a key psychological resource that ensures the stability of the individual in stressful situations. Its connection with resilience, vitality and the effectiveness of coping strategies is established. The structure of self-management distinguishes four components: cognitive (situation analysis, planning, cognitive rethinking), emotional-volitional (emotional regulation and self-control), behavioral (organization of activity and selection of adaptive strategies) and reflective (self-observation and correction of behavior). It is shown that their integration provides an increase in the adaptive capabilities of the individual. Special attention is paid to the influence of stress factors, in particular, the conditions of martial law in Ukraine, which significantly increase the level of psychological stress. It was found that individuals with a high level of resilience more often use active coping strategies, while with low resilience, avoidance prevails. Modern methods of developing self-management are considered, including mindfulness, cognitive-behavioral techniques, time management and methods of bodily self-regulation. It is proven that their use helps reduce stress levels and increase psychological resilience. It is concluded that self-management is a meta-resource of the individual, which ensures effective adaptation to stressful conditions, supports mental health and creates conditions for personal growth.