New Years Resolutions
A 2020 poll reported that this goal was the most popular resolution set amongst adult Canadians:
a) get more exercise
b) get more sleep
c) drink more water
d) stick to a budget
What is
a) get more exercise
b) get more sleep
c) drink more water
d) stick to a budget
This financial planning tool helps you plan the way you spend and save your money. It is about planning, making decisions, and prioritizing your goals.
What is a budget.
To be a self-advocate, you should understand your ____ and responsibilities.
What are rights.
What is a commonly-asked interview question?
What are:
- Tell us about yourself
- Why should we hire you?
- Why do you want to work here?
A simple way to relax by engaging your parasympathic nervous system. You can do it pretty much anywhere, and it only takes a minute or two.
What is breathing (diaphragmatic, belly breathing).
On average, it takes *this number* of attempts before succeeding in achieving some goals
Answer: 7
It often takes multiple attempts (an average of 7 times) before success
You should opt for this type of bank account for day-to-day banking, because with this type of account you can make several transactions (without fees!) and write cheques. However, you typically do not earn interest on these types of accounts.
What is a chequing account.
True or false: you must tell a teacher or employer about a disability.
False- what you choose to disclose and to whom is your choice and is up to you.
Rule of thumb – if you do not require something like an accommodation or added support, you generally do not disclose.
List three questions that are typically on a job application.
What are:
- Name, address, contact information, SIN
- Education
- Previous work/volunteer experience/qualifications
- References
- Etc.
A state of active attention to the present moment. It is also being aware and non-judgmental about thoughts and feelings.
What is mindfulness.
This type of goal is also an acronym, with each of its 5 letters representation a criteria that can be used in the setting of goals and objectives s
What is a SMART goal.
Bonus points: What does SMA(A)RT stand for?
SPECIFIC
MEASURABLE
ACHIEVABLE (something under your control)
APPROACH-ORIENTED
REALISTIC (challenging but not too frustrating)
TIME-FRAMED
True or false: your credit report is the same as your credit score.
False: Your credit report contains information on 7-10 years' worth of your credit use and activity. Your credit score is a three-digit number, calculated based on the information in your credit report.
Name 3 things you can do to for self-care.
What are:
- Exercising
- Creativity & expression e.g. art, music, writing
- Doing a hobby, things that bring you joy
- Spending time with others
- Setting boundaries
- Getting enough sleep, eating well, caring for self
- Doing something relaxing, etc.
Name one website you can use to search for jobs
- Indeed
- Job Bank (Gov of Canada website)
- Charity Village
- Wowjobs
- Monster
- Workopolis
- Company websites, etc.
Procrastination refers to waiting until the last minute to complete a task. While it sometimes comes down to time management, it may also relate to this: _____ regulation.
What is affect (emotion) regulation.
Recall: procrastination is not about self-control...it is about anxiety.
This type of plan helps us achieve our goals by identifying not just the "what" I will do, but also the when, where, and how I will do it, to make goals easier to implement
E.g. I will floss my teeth during the first commercial break of the nightly news; I will leave the floss next to the TV
What is an implementation plan
Simple interest is calculated as a % of the amount you borrow, whereas this type of interest is calculated as a % of the money you owe.
What is compound interest.
This interpersonal effectiveness DBT skill can be used to: ask for something you want/need, resolve conflicts and effectively say no when you need to.
What is DEAR MAN.
*BONUS points: what does each letter stand for?
True or false: organizations such as Youth Employment Services, and programs such as Youth Job Connection, provide paid training, career mentorship, and assist you in finding a job.
True!
- E.g. www.yes.on.ca
- E.g Ont Ministry of Colleges & Universities' Youth Job Connection program
This type of positive stress is known as:
a) stress
b) eustress
c) distress
What is b) eustress
Which of the following factors help increase our odds of achieving our goals?
a) self-efficacy (belief re: ability to be successful)
b) setting autonomous goals
c) working on 1 (or maybe 2) goals at a time due to limits in self-control
d) all of the above
What is:
a) self-efficacy (belief re: ability to be successful)
b) setting autonomous goals
c) working on 1 (or maybe 2) goals at a time due to limits in self-control
d) all of the above
Name two things to consider in selecting a credit card
- Interest rate (APR%)
- Annual fee
- Rewards
- Secured/Unsecured
- Fee for cash advance
- Other fees (e.g. one-time service fees)
Self-advocacy does not include the following:
a) Problem-solving
b) Making informed decisions
c) Making demands
What is: c) making demands
True or false: I should apply to a job for which I meet most but not all of the job requirements.
True!
In managing your time, it is important to establish these: ________.
What are priorities.