EFFECTIVENESS OF ISLAMIC SELF-MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES TO IMPROVE RELIGIOUS DISCIPLINE IN STUDENTS at MA'HAD ABU UBAIDAH BIN AL-JARRAH

Abstract

Self-management is a concept of self-management that has its roots in Old French, which in the context of  psychology and personal development has a complex and profound meaning. According to Cormier's research, self-management is defined as a systematic strategy for changing behavior that focuses on the internal empowerment of individuals through a directed counseling process. The essence of self-management lies in the ability of individuals to direct changes in stheir own behavior. These strategies not only provide external guidance, but also empower individuals to make independent and sustainable change. Through this approach, a person can develop introspection, self-awareness, and skills to manage behavior more effectively.

The main goal of the self-management technique is to deal with a variety of behavioral problems, in particular:Behaviors that interfere with oneself and the environment, Unpredictable and difficult to control behavior, Behavioral constructions based on self-evaluation and self-contro

The benefits of this approach include: Modifying the physical environment to limit negative behavior, Changing the social environment as a behavioral monitoring system, Limiting space and time for unwanted behavior. In the counseling process, the counselor acts as the initiator of the idea, facilitator, and motivator, while the primary responsibility for change lies with the client. This comprehensive approach integrates cognitive, behavioral, and environmental aspects to create sustainable personal change. Self-management strategies fundamentally emphasize the active participation of individuals in each stage of change and self-development, with the goal of creating conditions conducive to positive behavior.