Career 1
What is one common reason people "choke" or make mistakes when they perform?
a) Not enough practice
b) Forgetting instructions
c) Lack of talent
d) Overthinking or being worried during the moment
What is one way to help stay calm and perform well in stressful moments?
a) Avoid practicing under pressure
b) Focus only on mechanics and ignore the goal
c) Ignore your feelings
d) Practice when feeling stressed to get used to it
How can working in short, focused periods help you?
a) It helps you concentrate and prevents burnout
b) It makes you more tired
c) It wastes time
d) It decreases your focus
How can finding a community help you during difficult times?
a) It gives you support and helps you feel connected
b) It makes you feel lonely
c) It wastes your time
d) It makes problems worse
What is one benefit of focusing on what you can control?
a) It makes you feel helpless
b) It helps you feel less overwhelmed and makes a positive difference
c) It causes more stress
d) It makes big problems seem worse
Why is it helpful to practice in stressful situations?
a) It makes the activity easier
b) It helps you stay calm and focused during real times of stress
c) It teaches you to avoid stressful moments
d) It reduces your confidence
How can talking openly about mental health help in the workplace?
a) It creates support and understanding among colleagues
b) It makes people uncomfortable
c) It wastes time
d) It is not important
Why should you set boundaries about work and personal time?
a) To avoid stress and protect your mental health
b) To spend less time working
c) To ignore your responsibilities
d) To have more time for sleep
What might happen when you take proactive steps to address something that makes you feel overwhelmed?
a) You lose confidence
b) You become more anxious
c) Nothing changes
d) You feel more in control and empowered
What does "tending to your own garden" mean in terms of mental health?
a) Focusing on others’ problems only
b) Waiting for others to help you
c) Ignoring your own needs
d) Taking care of what you can control in your life
What is a good way to prepare yourself before a big task?
a) Do nothing and hope for the best
b) Try to forget about the task
c) Use a routine or a special pre-performance activity
d) Work without any planning
Why is it important for workplaces to support mental health?
a) It makes employees feel safer to ask for help
b) It decreases productivity
c) It increases stress
d) It is unnecessary
What is a good morning routine aimed at?
a) Starting your day poorly
b) Avoiding planning
c) Worrying about everything
d) Setting a positive and calm tone for the day
Why is creating a calm and organized workspace important?
a) It makes you stressed
b) It helps you feel good and focus better
c) It wastes time to set up
d) It is unnecessary
Why is balancing work and self-care important?
a) It helps you stay healthy and motivated
b) It wastes time that could be used for work
c) It isn't necessary
d) It makes you work harder
When performing a task, why should you focus on the goal outside of mechanics?
a) To keep your attention on the outcome, not just how to do it
b) To overthink every detail
c) To worry more about how you look
d) To forget about the task
What are some feelings many people experience today because of recent challenges?
a) Happiness and calmness
b) Stress, anxiety, and worry
c) Confusion and boredom
d) Too much energy
Why is trying new tools or methods helpful for staying organized?
a) It confuses you more
b) It takes too much time
c) It helps you find what works best for you now
d) It isn’t useful
What does reminding yourself of your "why" help you do?
a) Lose motivation
b) Focus only on what’s wrong
c) Increase motivation and appreciation for your work
d) Avoid your responsibilities
What can happen if you don’t set boundaries around your work and personal life?
a) You will get more sleep
b) You will become more productive
c) You can feel overwhelmed and stressed
d) Your work will improve automatically
Which factor can increase the chances of choking?
a) Confidence and self-belief
b) Fear of judgment and feeling self-conscious
c) Having too much practice
d) Focusing on goals
What is one thing you can do outside of work to feel more relaxed and focused?
a) Stay on screens all day
b) Ignore your feelings
c) Evaluate your sleep habits and routines
d) Avoid resting
Why is taking time for yourself important?
a) It makes you less focused
b) It helps you recharge and stay balanced
c) It wastes your energy
d) It is a sign of laziness
Why is it important to adjust to your current capacity?
a) Because your ability might change, and it’s okay to take it slow or rest
b) To push yourself to do everything at the same speed as before
c) To ignore how you feel
d) To avoid making changes
What is the main message of the lesson about managing stress and performance?
a) Stress and practice are not related
b) Mixing practice, focus, and stress management can help you perform well when it counts
c) Only talent matters, not stress or practice
d) Performance depends only on luck