Be Proactive
To act responsibly to prevent future problems or issues.
What is to be proactive.
This type of person waits until the last minute to do very important things.
What is a procrastinator.
What are two poor listening styles?
What are:
Spacing out. Pretend listening. Selective listening. Self-centered listening.
What is synergy?
What is: teamwork; collaboration; working together to come up with better ideas than when you work alone.
While walking down the hall, Todd gets tripped accidentally by Emily. He screams “Watch it, idiot!” This is an example of acting proactively or reactively?
What is reactively.
What is one way you can help yourself stay organized?
What is a planner, a to-do list of important tasks, an organizer, etc.
How does it make someone feel when others don't listen to them or practice a poor listening style?
What is..possible answers: Frustrated. Hurt. Upset. Not appreciated. Like their opinions don't matter.
What are two examples of groups that practice synergy? Bonus point: How do you know they are synergizing?
What are (some possible answers):
Sports teams. Students who brainstorm together. Families. Teachers. Scouts groups. Friends. Any groups or teams who work together to achieve a common goal.
In time management, what represents more important things in life, big rocks or little rocks? Bonus point: Give an example of one of each in your life.
What are Big rocks. They represent the most important things in life. Big rocks could be: studying for a test, doing homework, cleaning your room, doing chores. Little rocks could be: talking with your friends, playing video games...
What are two good listening skills you can use to show someone you are genuinely listening to them?
What are: Look them in the eyes. Respond appropriately to what they are saying. Put yourself in their shoes. Don't interrupt. Mirroring (repeating the speaker's words in a different way to be sure you understand.)
Practicing synergy and teamwork helps people do what?
What is that synergy helps people to come up with more ideas as a group. More creative ideas. Everyone's opinions and ideas can be heard.
Give are two examples of how you were proactive in the past weekend?
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What is a reason "Putting first things first" is important in life?
What is...
Helps you stay organized. Stops procrastination. Allows you to spend time doing things you enjoy without stress.
What are two reasons genuine listening is important to people?
What are..Answers could include: genuine listening helps people share ideas. Makes people feel important. Shows people that you care and want to understand them. Shows people you respect them.
Can you give an example of when you used synergy with a team or a group? Did you feel successful as a group?
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