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Taking a walk in a park with greenery and birds and small animals around shifts the brain into a calmer
meditative state. As per recent research, spending time in nature is linked to stress reduction. Besides brisk
walking in the lap of nature also boosts the secretion of endorphins in the body that reduces our stress hormones
and healing mild depression.

Write ‘T’ for True and ’F’ for False for the statements.
1. Poor time management can cause a lot of stress.

2. Adaptability is the ability to deal with rejection and not to take it personally.

Session 2

Demonstrate the Ability to Work Independently

When we can plan and organise our day and tasks ourselves, initiate change to work practices, or policies in our
own personal working style; when we can understand the operational environment and adapt accordingly, and
when we can act proactively and with integrity, then we are said to demonstrate the ability to work independently.

Importance of the Ability to Work Independently
One of the abilities that you need the most for success is to work independently. A good start is by carefully
thinking about your own learning style. To work independently means:
v being self-aware, self-monitoring, and self-regulating.
v knowing what you need to do.

v taking the initiative yourself rather than waiting for instructions.
v doing what is asked to do to the best of your abilities, without the need for external prodding.
v working until the job is completed.
v learning to work at your own pace.

v accepting your mistakes without looking for excuses.
v not allowing self-doubt or negative emotions affect your efficiency.

Skills Needed to Work Independently

Whether you call it freelancing or working independently or self-employment, the important thing is that you
are able to work efficiently. To be able to work independently for yourself, you should have certain skills.

In addition to the skills in your field of specialisation, you must be able to manage yourself and your work. The
followings are the necessary skills that you need to have to be able to work independently:

Organisational Skills

You should know what to do, where to start, and when to finish. To do any work properly, a certain degree of
organisational skills is an essential requirement to know where everything is and how to finish everything on
time.

Multitasking Ability
Multitasking ability is definitely a must have skill you will be thankful for a successful career. Often you need
to do several things at once. You cannot just work on one project and start looking for your next project after
finishing the first one. You will always have to run through a constant cycle of self-promotion and work.
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