Emotional development 

Emotional development involves learning what feelings and emotions are, understanding

how and why they occur, recognising your own feelings and those of others, and developing

effective ways for managing those feelings.

Self-management

Self-management is our ability to manage our behaviors, thoughts, and emotions in a

conscious and productive way. 

• The Transformative Social and Emotional Learning (T-SEL) competency of self-

management is the ability to harness one's emotions, thoughts, and behaviors effectively

in different situations and to achieve goals and aspirations

Someone with strong self-management skills knows what to do and how to act in different

situations. For instance, they know how to control their anger when the umpire unfairly calls

their child out at a little league game. They know how to avoid distractions while working from

home, so they can maintain focus and stay productive. They know what they need to do

to achieve their fitness goals and they follow through.

Self-management means you understand your personal responsibility in different aspects

of your life, and you do what you need to fulfill that responsibility.

Examples of self-management skills

Self-management skills focus on personal responsibility in the following areas:

  Organization (By organizing your plans, prioritizing critical activities, and executing

them on time, you can improve your performance.)

 Goal setting (Our goals are our destinations. Without a destination, one can only wander

without reaching anywhere. Hence, by setting workplace goals, we can decide on things

that need to be done and chart a course to complete those tasks)

 Time management (There are only so many hours in a day. If you don’t learn to prioritize

and focus on your tasks, you won’t be able to execute them. Setting up and sticking to

timelines is an essential part of self-management)

 Self-motivation (a self-motivated person will find joy in every step and will try to reach

the destination faster.)

 Stress management (Stress management can take many forms, from maintaining a

healthy diet and exercise regimen to proactively engaging in activities like meditation or

journaling about your experiences.)

 Accountability (Accountability is the act of taking personal ownership of your thoughts

and actions. When you maintain responsibility, you’re better equipped to evaluate your

work and determine the best way to proceed.)

Hormones

Hormones are your body's chemical messengers. They travel in your bloodstream to tissues

or organs. They work slowly, over time, and affect many different processes, including: Growth

and development. Metabolism - how your body gets energy from the foods you eat.
  Estrogen acts everywhere in the body, including the parts of the brain that control

emotion. Some of estrogen's effects include: Increasing serotonin, and the number of

serotonin receptors in the brain. Modifying the production and the effects of endorphins,

the "feel-good" chemicals in the brain.

Unique issue in Emotional Development

Unique Issues in emotional development is mental health problems in children and

adolescents include several types of emotional and behavioral disorders, including disruptive,

depression, anxiety and pervasive developmental (autism) disorders, characterized as either

internalizing or externalizing problems.

Common emotional patterns in childhood

• Fear

• Anger

• Jealousy

• Greif

• Curiosity

• Joy, pleasure and delight

 Reference
Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) (2018). Core SEL

competencies. Chicago: CASEL. Retrieved from https://casel.org/core-competencies/. 

National Scientific Council on the Developing Child (2004). Young children develop in an

environment of relationships. Boston: Harvard University. Retrieved from

http://developingchild.harvard.edu/resources/wp1/.

Shonkoff, J.P., & Phillips, D.A. (2000). From neurons to neighbourhoods: The science of early

childhood development. Washington: National Academy Press.