Boundaries
What is a boundary?
A Boundary at work are rules and guidelines that employees create for themselves to set clear lines between their professional and personal life. Boundaries can be physical, emotional, and mental limits that protect employees from over-committing.
What does the word expectation mean?
a strong belief that something will happen or be the case in the future.
What does the word confident mean?
You do not need supports to be successful at work?
True or False
False. Supports help us with many things and is needed by everyone to be successful.
Horses and Cows sleep standing up?
Ture or False
True
What is a example of a physical boundary?
setting limits on how you are touched.
No hugging
No rubbing shoulders
Nothing that has to do with touching someone.
Is it a reasonable expectation for a manager to ask a worker to arrive 10 minutes early for work?
Yes. It is expected that we schedule enough time to get to work and prepared before our shift starts.
Name one way being confident can help you at work?
respect from others
taking more chances
feeling happier and less anxious
build confidence from others
more responsibility and opportunities
Name 2 people that could help support you at work to be successful?
Coworker
Supervisor
Family
Job Coach
Friends
How many times better can a dog smell then a human?
10-100
100-1,000
1,000-10,000
10,000-100,000
10,000-100,000 time better depending on the breed of dog.
What is a example of a topic boundary at work? (What topics can cross someone's boundaries?)
Finances, politics, religion, Romantic, Legal, Medical
etc.
Name one thing you should do if you are not sure the expectations at work.
Ask your supervisor or coworkers, read the employee handbook, talk with your job coach, observe others etc.
For most people being confident is super easy? Why or why not.
False. for most people they have to work at being confident by trying and failing. This helps them learn from their mistakes and grow.
Name 2 different supports that are not people?
watch
clock
phone
task list
color coordination
stop watch
Notes to remind you
calendar
directions
Fingernails grow how many times faster then toenails?
1-2 times
3-4 times
5-6 times
Fingernails grow 3-4 times faster then toenails.
You cannot get in trouble for unintentionally crossing someone's boundaries?
True or False
False.
Name 3 expectations that people have for you in your personal life.
do your part
positive
friendly
work hard
Name one famous person who failed and then succeeded because of their confidence.
Michael Jordan
Thomas Edison
Abraham Lincoln
Elvis
Oprah
Jim Carry
Name 2 things a job coach can help you with and 1 thing a job coach should not do.
Help list
Help with natural supports
communication
strategies for a task
motivate
model
help with ideas for goals
advocate
build a positive relationship with you
Things not to help with
communicate for you (instead of you communicating)
Doing your work
be rude
Water Covers what percentage of Earth?
50%
70%
90%
70%
there are a lot of oceans!
Name 3 possible consequences of crossing someone's boundaries repeatedly.
Hurt relationships
suspended
fired
written up
Name at least 3 expectations that you would have at work.
•Have a positive attitude. (Employers may want their employees to have a positive attitude that extends to coworkers and makes the workplace have a cheerful atmosphere.)
•Dress properly. (Follow the dress code and have good hygiene)
•Be punctual. (Always be early to your shifts and from break)
•Be dependable. (Do what you say. Under promise over deliver)
•Help others. (be ready and open to helping all customers/coworkers)
•Desire to grow. (learn new tasks, go to professional development)
•Communicate effectively. (listen, be open, talk professionally)
•Meet deadlines. (get your work done when its suppose to)
•Learn from your mistakes. (If you make a mistake make a plan for it not to happen again.
•Self motivate. (Work with your job coach to meet your goals)
Name at least 2 strategies that can boost our confidence?
1.Visualize your Confidence
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2.Fill your life with Motivation
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3.Say “Yes” more Often
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4.Practice your tasks
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5.You aren’t nervous. You are Excited.
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6.Create a Power Playlist
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7.Celebrate Wins
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8.Focus on Your Strengths
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9.Posture Matters
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10.Smile
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11.Dress the Part
12. Self Care
Name at least 3 different ways to use your supports.
to ask questions
for time management
learn how to do a task
for reminders
to communicate
to motivate you
to come up with ideas
to reach your goals
to model expectations
What is the widest tornado ever recorded?
1/2 mile wide
1.5 miles wide
2.6 miles wide
10.4 miles wide
The widest tornado on record was the El Reno tornado in Oklahoma on May 31, 2013. It was 2.6 miles (4.2 km) wide at its peak