The module focuses on managing interpersonal relationships and enables the learner to exude a strong positive image.

After the successful completion of this lecture, you will be able to:

• Understand the importance of managing relationships and leveraging personal strengths for personal and professional growth.
• Recognize the advantages of highlighting individual strengths in the workplace, including diverse culture and increased employee morale.
• Comprehend how personal identity shapes emotions, behaviors, and interactions with others.
• Identify and appreciate personal strengths while addressing weaknesses for balanced development.
• Develop skills in utilizing strengths, setting goals, and fostering a growth mindset.
• Distinguish between factual information and emotional responses.
• Learn effective methods to manage and adapt emotional behaviors.
• challenges and setbacks as opportunities for growth and learning.
• Align personal goals with emotional and social intelligence development for success.

The module provides the learning with practical skills in handling emotional and social issues by inculcating the self and social awareness and how to utilise it for betterment in managing relationships.

After the successful completion of this lecture, you will be able to:

• Understand the concept of empathy and recognize its importance.
• Identify and describe the three stages of empathy.
• Recognize the signs and behaviors that indicate the presence of empathy in oneself and others.
• Explore the various uses and benefits of empathy.
• Gain awareness of the potential pitfalls and challenges associated with empathy.
• Understand the common barriers that can hinder the development and expression of empathy.
• Learn practical tips and strategies for practicing empathy in daily life, including active listening and perspective-taking.
• Develop empathetic listening skills to enhance communication.
• Engage in perspective-taking exercises to deepen empathy and understanding of others' experiences and perspectives.
• Differentiate between empathy and sympathy.
• Understand the role of empathy and social awareness in promoting positive relationships.

The module enables the learner to appreciate the importance of emotions, and its influence over personality and decision making capabilities.

After the successful completion of this lecture, you will be able to:

• Learn about self-management.
• Identify and develop areas of growth in self-management.
• Demonstrate five important self-management skills.
• Build emotional intelligence skills for effective self-management.
• Apply strategies to regulate and manage personal emotions effectively.
• Implement mindfulness techniques for improved self-management.
• Utilize self-control and impulse management skills to make informed and rational decisions.
• Express emotions in a healthy and constructive manner for effective communication.
• Recognize the impact of stress on the application of emotional and social intelligence skills.
• Apply stress management techniques for enhanced emotional and social intelligence.
• Identify and address cognitive distortions for improved self-management.
• Utilize common self-regulation strategies for effective self-management.
• Apply the "Pause and Write" technique for self-reflection and self-regulation.