Pathways Planning Tool
5th and 6th year senior cycle
Self-awareness
Self-awareness means recognizing what kind of personality you have, your strengths, weaknesses, likes and dislikes. Being
self-aware will help you become more self-determined and able to advocate on your own behalf. It will help you develop
strategies to cope under pressure.
You may want to complete it like this:
Think about…….
Are you aware of events /
situations that make you feel
stressed?
http://www.tcd.ie/disability/services
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axation.rtf
Do you have a plan to deal with
these? Have you tried breathing
exercises, watch this video
http://youtu.be/jakSB4yd1V8
Yes
No
yes
Notes
I tried this and it worked, but now I need to make a list of
things that make me stressed. If I can I should try to avoid
these situations or make a plan of action.
No
This looks helpful and may be something to practice.
You can print this out or you can save a copy to your computer and type in your answers.
© Alison Doyle 2011
Pathways Planning Tool
Think about…….
Do you know what you are good at
In school?
Can you talk about what activities
you are good at in your spare time?
Can you describe these
things to other people?
Do you know how you learn best
(listening, seeing, reading, doing).
Have you done things you are proud
of?
Are you aware of events / situations
that make you feel stressed?
Have you tried relaxation
techniques?
http://www.tcd.ie/disability/services/
Unilink/images/docs/Quick%20Rela
xation.rtf
Do you have a plan to deal with
these? Have you tried breathing
exercises, watch this video
http://youtu.be/jakSB4yd1V8
Are you aware of the difference
between wanting and needing
something?
© Alison Doyle 2011
Yes
No
Notes
Pathways Planning Tool
Think about…….
Do you make choices based on likes
/ dislikes, wants or needs?
Are you able to think about the
advantages / disadvantages of
several choices?
Do you take action when something
needs to be done?
Do you rely on or expect other
people to take action on your
behalf?
Do you set goals and make plans?
Are you able to communicate your
wants and needs to a range of
people e.g. teachers, family, people
in the community
Do you know the meaning of the
words ‘confidential’ and ‘disclosure’?
© Alison Doyle 2011
Yes
No
Notes