Self-management refers to an individual's ability to take control of their own behaviors, emotions, and thoughts in order to achieve personal goals and maintain overall well-being. This research area focuses on understanding the strategies and techniques that individuals use to regulate their behavior, emotions, and thoughts, and how these self-management skills contribute to positive outcomes such as improved health, performance, and satisfaction. Researchers in this area often explore concepts such as self-control, self-regulation, self-efficacy, and self-monitoring, and study how these factors influence behavior change, goal attainment, and overall quality of life. Self-management research is often applied in various settings such as healthcare, education, and organizational psychology to help individuals cope with stress, manage chronic conditions, and enhance their personal and professional development.