Volitional processes in the human psyche are those that manifest themselves in the skill of controlling one's own behavior. Each person is responsible for his own life, the events that take place in it and for the habits that he develops. For this reason, when the conversation turns to any harmful actions to which a person is addicted and is not able to part with them, then we can conclude that the development of volitional processes is weak.
Forming the will of a child
If the will is not developed at a good enough level, this can manifest itself in the rejection of personal responsibility or shifting it to something or someone from outside. The way emotional-volitional processes develop can be observed even in a person’s childhood. They can be easily spotted trying to get what they want, as well as defending their own interests.
An important role in this development, of course, is played by parents, their support and personal example, which demonstrates each of the partners. In cases where parentssupport the child emotionally and build normal motivation to achieve any goals, the development of the qualities of volitional processes in a person is normal.
If from childhood a person has the opportunity to observe how his parents normally cope with their emotions, skillfully overcome bad habits, constantly improve the quality of their lives, and also take good care of their he alth, then it is highly likely that in their adulthood will follow suit.
In addition to parents, the development of emotional-volitional processes is significantly influenced by the environment in which the child is most of his time.
Negative aspects of self-control
It has always been assumed that a strong will is an exclusively positive character trait, although this point can actually be debatable. Often, increased self-control does not make it possible to see the particular behind the big picture and does not take into account external circumstances in all cases.
Thus, a person who pays excessive attention to self-control may stop paying it to his needs and desires. Then there is a chance to forget how to enjoy life.
Not in all cases, order and complete control over oneself can bring a person a sense of satisfaction. While building relationships with each other, people tend to make mistakes, and complete submission to their volitional mental processes can reduce thisquality, as the ability to forgive people for these same mistakes.
In addition to all this, it has been observed that strong-willed people may have difficulty in relaxing and getting good emotions here and now.
Volitional qualities
These are personal properties that develop in a person during the time he receives important life experience and is inextricably linked with overcoming various obstacles in his path, as well as the realization of his will.
Psychology identifies many personal qualities, one way or another connected with the manifestation of the will. The main ones include the following:
- commitment;
- determination;
- taking the initiative;
- perseverance;
- discipline;
- excerpt.
All of the above qualities, one way or another, are connected with the manifestation of one's own will. And their development begins in childhood, when the child performs the most banal family assignments and school assignments, and this development continues already in higher educational institutions, the army, and so on.
Cultivating qualities
Naturally, work on your qualities should not take place by increasing nervous tension and ending with stress. At the same time, in repeating certain actions every day, you need to find your positive sides, develop your optimism in general, treat life a little easier, ideally with humor.
When it comes to goals, it's best to be as specific as possible. Naturally, there are often moments of uncertainty in life,but they should be an incentive to look for new solutions to emerging problems.
A person who contributes to the development of his volitional qualities must have a sense of responsibility, otherwise the ego can take over him.
Developing confidence
Psychologists and high school teachers have been able to develop a sense of confidence in students (who were engaged in difficult physical exercises) using the following methods:
- The gradual complication of the tasks that arise in the way of students.
- Analysis of exercises, dividing the most difficult of them into separate elements.
- Learning special exercises designed to create a confident attitude while doing the basic elements of the program.
- Connecting the competitive part.
- Psychological support for students.
Perseverance and determination
Such qualities as purposefulness and perseverance are formed when we set a goal that we can handle well and then bring it to the end.
It's good when these qualities are formed even before the child enters school, because it is extremely important to be able not to give up when various obstacles arise on the way to the goal.
Developing discipline
If you do not discipline yourself, then the development of any other qualities is out of the question. Toto develop your discipline, you can resort to the following:
- Adequately evaluate yourself.
- Don't beat yourself up if things don't go according to plan.
- Totally accept yourself while striving to be better.
- Don't make promises you can't keep.
- If a promise has already been made, keep it.
- Don't be late for anything.
Manifestation of independence
Such a personal quality of a person as independence exists not so much in itself, but in relation to a certain activity. And in order to develop this strong-willed quality, you will need the following:
- In order to become independent in any business, you will need knowledge and skills in this business.
- A teacher or mentor who opens the way to knowledge is desirable, but it is important that he does not interfere with the manifestation of initiative on the part of the student.
- Real interest in work.
How to be decisive
Decisiveness comes from a sense of confidence that there are enough forces to achieve the result, as well as from a lack of understanding of what the final result will be and from a banal fear of failure.
When not the easiest situations have already been overcome before, when such problems have already been solved and when there is appropriate preparation, then determination will appear quite quickly on its own and will help overcome uncertainty and fear, and will also allow you to gain complete control over the current situation.
