SELF ESTEEM
What term refers to having a talent such as painting, acting, cutting hair, applying makeup, or doing artificial nails, as well as possessing unlimited inner resources of ideas and solutions?
Creativity
_____ is based on inner strength and begins with trusting your ability to achieve set goals.
Self-esteem
What is a success strategy that can turn your image of a dream job into a successful salon?
Visualization
A combination of understanding, empathy, compassion, responsiveness, and acceptance can best be described as _____.
sensitivity
What symptom of faulty organization results from scheduling too many tasks at one time and then putting them off to complete at a later date?
Procrastination
What are the four primary aspects of ethical professionals, as mentioned in your text?
Self-care, integrity, discretion, and communication
Developing and applying sound life skills helps build a foundation for a successful career in salons and spas. Which life skill is most important for a cosmetologist?
Maintaining a cooperative attitude
___ unblocks the creative mind and allows for the exploration of new ideas and solutions.
Eliminating self-critical thoughts
Which action is the best example of a short-term goal?
Getting to class on time
Despite what emotions a person feels, _____ and _____ skills will help people move to the next level in their career
motivation; self-management
_____ means to order tasks on a to-do-list from most important to least important.
Prioritizing
_____ is the unhealthy compulsion to do things perfectly due to the fear of taking risks and making mistakes.
Perfectionism
_____, also known as tact, is the ability to deliver truthful, even sometimes critical or difficult, messages in a kind way.
Diplomacy
Providing skilled and competent services; being honest, courteous, and sincere; maintaining client confidentiality; participating in continuing education; and distributing accurate information are five actions of _____ behavior.
ethical
One essential part of any business plan is a _____, which establishes the purpose and values of an institution, provides a sense of direction by defining guiding principles and clarifying goals, and functions as the foundation for the business operation.
mission statement
The moral principles by which we live and work are known as _____.
ethics
What are the three habits mentioned in your text that can keep you from maintaining peak performance?
Procrastination, perfectionism, and lack of a game plan
Which action is the best example of a long-term goal?
Becoming a salon owner
_____ is the conscious act of planning your life with daily, monthly, and yearly goals, instead of just letting things happen.
Having a game plan
Arriving to work on time, starting the first client as soon as he or she arrives, and staying on schedule are good examples of real-life _____.
time management
Which term refers to the identification of long-term and short-term goals?
Goal setting
How can a licensed cosmetologist best keep abreast of new trends, techniques, products, and information?
Seek continuing education opportunities.
What are three active problem-solving words that should be utilized when building a positive vocabulary?
Explore, analyze, and determine
_____ is the process of fulfilling one’s full potential over the period of a lifetime.
Self-actualization
Professionals who practice active listening and have both non-verbal and verbal skills, are effective at _____.
communication