UNIT 1- Adulting
2 examples of good work ethic.
Answers Vary
3 ways to ensure you are giving positive constructive feedback
No negative connotations
No opinions like "I think" or "I feel"
Give a clear, specific solution
3 types of communication
Verbal
Non-verbal
Listening
Written
Interpersonal/Intrapersonal/Workplace
What most communication is.
Non-Verbal
Pomodoro method
The time management strategy that has you completing the hardest or largest task first thing in the morning.
Eat the Frog
The only letter that doesn't appear in a U.S. state name.
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2 reasons why work ethic is important.
Builds Trust
Adds Pride
Drives Growth
Raises Output
Improves Culture
Wins Loyalty
2 coping skills to manage stress
Routines for sleep and meals
Say no to extra social tasks
Deep Breathing and/or Short Walks
Hobbies
Talk to a therapist
Create transition rituals
2 skills of verbal communication
Tone of Voice
Clarity and Conciseness
Active Listening
Asking Open-Ended Questions
Paraphrasing/Restating
3 skills of expert handshakers
Firm but not too firm
3 seconds or less
Smile
Keep hands free
Eye-Contact
Do at beginning of meeting and end
2 motivational strategies for meeting goals.
SMART and PACT
You should do this to ask yourself what hurt, what helped, did I miss anything, and were there any wins, with your weekly plan when your week is over.
Reflect
This is the safest way to put out a kitchen grease fire.
Cover it with a metal lid
2 behaviors of responsibility
Be punctual
Manage Duties
Keep promises
Think before you speak
Take care of your health
This is a person's belief about work based on their values.
Work Ethic
This is the active and intentional process of receiving, interpreting, and responding to verbal and non-verbal messages.
Active Listening
3 skills of active listening
Full Focus
Eye Contact
Body Language- Leaning in, facing the speaker
Feedback
No Judgement
2 differences between the SMART and the PACT
SMART- measures results, has strict deadlines, best for short-term goals
PACT- measures actions, is flexible with time, uses Y/N metrics, best for long-term goals.
2 serious consequences of oversharing on social media
Mental Health Risks
Security Risks
Safety Concerns
Protecting Children
How often you should replace your HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) filters.
Every 1-3 months
The 3 categories your network is made up of.
Who you know, who you want to know, and who knows you.
An example of accountability.
Owning Your Own Choices
Tracking Your Own Goals Honestly
Fixing Mistakes Without Making Excuses
The difference between intrapersonal and interpersonal
Intra is communication with self- internal thoughts and reflections
Inter is communication with two or more people
2 reasons why listening matters
Builds Trust
Forms Bonds
Improves Learning
Describe the two-minute rule.
It is a productivity and habit-building strategy stating that any task taking under two minutes should be done immediately, and any new habit should be scaled down to take two minutes or less to start. (must talk about new habits)
2 ways you can achieve goals.
Track Micro-Wins
Don't compare yourself to others
Rely on Habits
Embrace non-linear steps
Reconnect with your why
The meaning of a credit score
how reliable you are if you borrow money
3 of the 5 general pieces of knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to succeed as an Adult.
Adult Mindset/Confidence
Life Skills (Laundry, Home Maintenance)
Building Your Network
Work Ethic, Accountability, and Responsibility
Making and Achieving Goals
A reason you should make goals.
Gives direction and focus
Motivates and drives action
Provides growth and confidence
3 skills of non-verbal communication
Eye Contact
Body Language and Posture
Facial Expressions
Gestures
Space
Touch
2 advantages and 2 disadvantages of using digital communications as opposed to face-to-face communication.
Advantage: creates a paper trail, better to deliver formal information, reaching remote people/teams, sharing a quick update
Disadvantage: No vocal tone, no facial expressions, no body posture, default to negative, sarcasm fails, short replies feel dismissive
Draw the Eisenhower Matrix Template
(Please use the words- "deadlines or consequences", "unclear deadlines or consequences", "do not have deadlines but need done", "time-wasters")
Must have the following words:
Important
Unimportant
Urgent
Not Urgent
A way to improve your verbal communication
Think before speaking
Understand Your Audience
Eliminate Filler Words
The highest credit score you can have
850