Ethics in Self Governance

Ethics in Managing Self :-

1) Being Considerate:-

Some may have more wealth, talent,knowledge,ability or experience. The excess we have , we need to be considerate to share with the less previleged. By imparting knowledge, we beget more . The timely assistance we render by sharing that excess, problems may get solved on a macro level. The excess will grow fast than we hoard it for ourselves. In simple words, give more to have more.

2) Be true to one's own values:-

Esteem need arises when basic needs, security needs and belonging needs get fulfilled according to Maslow's hierarchy of needs. There is no need to act differently outside, to what we consider as values inside, just to create an impression. In course of time, friends may notice the bleach and one's true color or nature may get exposed. Had we been true to one's values and act in line with our true nature, we create good will and receive respect from outside.

3) Correcting Negative Beliefs :-

' The cup is half empty' can be reckoned as a negative belief as compared to the version ' the cup is half full '. The negative beliefs are vicious and may prove counter productive. In other words our actions will prone to be reactive than pro-active as the negative beliefs stand uncorrected.

4) Belief vs. behavior :-

There are definite indicators arise out of our actions. For instance, when our actions produce positive results, they meet one or more of our basic needs. We get assured that our attitude, belief or opinion is correct. Conversely when the results do not meet our needs, may be the beliefs or attitude of ours are not in the right direction. Hence it is imperative that we attack our incorrect belief and destructive behavior than attacking ourselves or others.

5) Take a look at the conflicting beliefs :-

Compulsions are common while at work or when we start doing something. It may be known to us what is real and what is deceptive. But due to compulsions that may arise for variety of reasons, we take sides with the unreal beliefs. We become guilty. Our behavior does not reflect a consciously stated opinion or belief. We have to take a look at the conflicting belief and correct ourselves.

6) What is your Life Time ?

We have no answer for how long we live. We have no control over our life time. But we can always have a watch over the events that take place. Instead of managing time , we can manage events except the unforeseen. We have to decide the priorities and set time to achieve them.We have to find the correct directions and no use in pursuing wrong routes. We know our strengths and weaknesses. It will be prudent to plan the events and make it happen and the results will automatically speak of the fruits of our actios.

7) Bring together what we do and what we value :-

A successful man will have some governing values. He or she will work in line with some first principles. But we will not always be able to work for our ideals. It may become necessary to filter and choose the priorities which we value. There will be a gap between the values what we cherish and what actually we do. We can minimize the gap as much as possible by some sacrifices and by weighing the priorities with some discretion. Ultimately it will be wholesome to bring together what we do and what we value.

8) Get Committed:-

When we work with a zeal we get ourselves committed. This means we become prepared to leave our comfort zones physical or psychological. There is a reward or prize when we perform as per the commitments made. Our self confidence grows and we become leaders. Others look up to us or follow the directions we undertake. The group gets committed. Productivity improves. The organization goals get achieved and in the process the important goals of the individuals in the group also get achieved.

In short, self governance is meaningful when it is identified with one's own governing values. The satisfaction that gets generated at the end of every action is immense and brings inner peace to the individual.