Question

Write a short note in 50-60 words.

Criteria of well-adjusted person

Answer 1

Mental Health refers to our cognitive, emotional and behavioural well being. It affects our physical health, relationships, etc. The term 'mental health' is sometimes used to mean an absence of mental illness or any mental disorder. It is the state of functioning at a satisfactory level of emotional and behaviour adjustment by a person.
Normal behaviour refers to a common pattern of behaviours observed in the majority of people in a given society. This pattern adheres to the norms of society.

The criteria of well-adjusted individual include -

1. Realistic perceptions of self and others - The person has self-awareness i.e., one has a realistic picture of one's potential, strengths and weaknesses. They try to build up their potential and modify or accept their weaknesses. They accept success and failure as part of life. They do not have unrealistic expectations from others and hence and tend to have comfortable, conflict-free relationships.
2. Openness to new experiences - Well-adjusted individuals tend to think and act in individualistic, imaginative and creative ways. They are willing to explore new experiences and choices, take risks and are comfortable with novelty and change. They can easily deal with strangers and with complexity and ambiguity. They are confident in voicing their opinion-honestly.
3. Emotional Intelligence - The term Emotional Intelligence was first coined by. Michel Beldoch and elaborated upon by Daniel Goleman. According to John Mayer and Peter Salovey, 'emotional intelligence is the ability to perceive one's own and others emotions, to discriminate among them and to use that information to guide one's thinking and actions'. The four proposed abilities of emotional intelligence are: perceiving emotions, using emotions to facilitate thought, understanding emotions and managing emotions.
   The components of emotional intelligence are Self awareness, Self motivation, Self regulation, Empathy and Social skills.
   People with high emotional intelligence are able to process emotional information accurately and efficiently. They do not panic in difficult situations as they are able to control their emotions, deal with others in a better way and come up with a proper solution. They are well-adjusted individuals who are is able to empathize with others and establish successful social interactions. They show impulse control, social responsibility and relate to others in an age-appropriate manner.
4. Capability to maintain healthy relationships -
   
   Every relationship is a dynamic, living experience. It involves mutual respect, responsibility, honesty, cooperation and support, communication, respecting the others personal space, gratitude, flexibility, etc. Communication is the key to maintaining healthy relationships with family members peers/colleagues/acquaintances and others in society.
5. Self-esteem - Self esteem refers to the individual's sense of selfworth and personal value. Our overall evaluation of our worth as a person, high or low, based on all our positive and negative self perceptions is referred to as 'self esteem'. People with high self esteem show assertiveness, initiative, confidence, positive attitude, good communication skills, satisfaction and tend to have better relationships.