For me, self-management has always been quite easy, as I am fiercely independent and would rather be left alone to manage myself than work for someone else. However, the hardest part of this particular field for me is accepting my failures or mistakes. While I enjoyed learning to be more independent when it comes to school and work when I started my BSW, I also think I became harder on myself when I didn't get the right grade or the right placement in the field. One of the things I think I need to work on more is finding a balance between taking responsibility for my actions and behaviors and being too hard on myself for those actions and behaviors. This, like my flexibility, ties back to emotional intelligence relating to my self-control regarding my disruptive emotions, as I can overcome my underachievements without clouding my thinking and continue towards my goals (Goleman,