Executive Functioning
Sci-Fi
Coping Skills
Emotional Intelligence
Workplace Stress
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What is the marshmellow test?
A test that measured self-control by seeing if children could delay gratification for a larger reward later instead of a smaller reward immediately.
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Who is Luke's Father in Star Wars?
Luke Skywalker’s father is Anakin Skywalker, who later becomes Darth Vader.
The famous reveal happens in Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back when Vader tells Luke, “I am your father.”
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This is the specific person, place, or thing that may cause your symptoms to increase.
Trigger
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What is Self-Awareness?
A self-aware person can often:
- Notice emotions as they happen
- Name emotions accurately (“I’m frustrated,” not just “mad”)
- Recognize triggers
- Understand patterns in their behavior
- Admit strengths and weaknesses realistically
- Notice how their mood affects others
- Separate feelings from facts
Example:
- “I’m snapping at people because I’m stressed and embarrassed about the meeting.”
Instead of:
- “Everyone else is the problem.”
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This workplace trend refers to employees doing only the duties required of their job, without going above and beyond.
Quiet Quitting
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Self-awareness is consider one of the executive functions.
What is the purpose of self-awareness or metacognition?
The Mind's Mirror
Self-awareness, or Metacognition (“thinking about thinking”), helps us monitor, evaluate, and adjust our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
It acts like a mental “manager” that helps guide decision-making and self-control.
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“The truth is out there” is most closely associated with this show
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Name two healthy coping skills and two unhealthy coping skills (defense mechanisms).
Healthy: Seeking to respond not react
deep breathing/grounding, talking problem out, journaling, exercise/sleep hygiene, therapy, medication, practice naming feelings, practice assertive communication and boundary setting
Unhealthy: Often comes with Cognitive Distortions
Denial, minimizing, mind reading, labeling, deflecting, aggressive communication (threats, hostility, acting out revenge)
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What is Self-management?
Self-management AKA emotional regulation in emotional intelligence is the ability to regulate your emotions, impulses, behaviors, and reactions in healthy and productive ways — especially during stress, conflict, or strong emotion.
It is the part of emotional intelligence that answers:
“Now that I know what I’m feeling, what do I do with it?”
Self-management builds on self-awareness.
First you recognize the emotion, then you manage how you respond to it.
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This management theory suggests that being highly skilled at one job does not automatically mean someone will succeed after being promoted to a higher position with different responsibilities.
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What are Executive functions in the brain?
The set of mental skills that enable a person to plan, organize, and execute tasks to achieve goals.
Without these skills people can struggle to motivate themselves to important tasks, and are more impulsive (seeking instant gratification).
300
In the Twilight Zone episode Monsters on Maple Street who is The real “monster” in this episode?
The people and paranoia
300
This 1994 Warren G & Nate Dogg classic teaches you that if you go looking for trouble on Eastside LBC, you might end up needing someone to “regulate.”
What is this song called?
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
What is “Regulate” by Warren G featuring Nate Dogg?
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What is Social Awarness?
Social awareness, often called empathy in emotional intelligence, is the ability to accurately understand and respond to the emotions, perspectives, needs, and social cues of other people.
It answers the question:
“What might this other person be feeling or experiencing right now?”
In emotional intelligence models like the one developed by Daniel Goleman, social awareness is one of the core skills that helps people build healthy relationships and navigate social situations effectively.
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Everyone give 4 causes of burn out
- Excessive Workload – Constant pressure, long hours, or unrealistic expectations can leave people mentally and physically exhausted.
- Lack of Control – Feeling powerless over schedules, responsibilities, or decisions can increase stress and frustration.
- Poor Work-Life Balance – When work consistently interferes with rest, hobbies, family time, or self-care, burnout becomes more likely.
- Lack of Recognition or Reward – Feeling unappreciated or unnoticed for hard work can reduce motivation and morale.
- Conflict or Toxic Work Environments – Ongoing tension with coworkers, poor communication, bullying, or lack of support can create emotional exhaustion.
- Unclear Expectations or Role Confusion – Not knowing what is expected, receiving mixed messages, or constantly changing responsibilities can create chronic stress.
400
What is Free Will?
Free Will: is just another way of saying we have the capacity to deliberate on our options before we act, which in turn gives us the opportunity to choose what’s best for us down the road.
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What character does Adam Driver play in Star Wars?
Adam Driver plays Kylo Ren in the Star Wars sequel trilogy, including Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Star Wars: The Last Jedi, and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.
His real name is Ben Solo, the son of Han Solo and Leia Organa, and the grandson of Darth Vader (Anakin Skywalker).
https://youtu.be/Brbrdnh74yA?si=rmHAXMv-t0mjFQIV
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This is the practice of being present in the moment while calmly acknowledging one's thoughts and feelings.
What is mindfulness/self-awareness
400
What are the 4 pillars of Emotional Intelligence?
Key Pieces of Emotional Intelligence:
Self Awareness (Mind's Mirror)
Self-Management (Emotional Regulation)
Social Awareness (Empathy)
Relationship Management (Ability To Get Along With Others)
400
What is Malicious Compliance?
When someone deliberately follows the exact wording of a rule, request, or order—knowing that doing so will lead to an absurd, inconvenient, or counterproductive outcome
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What is self control?
Self control: is the ability to stop and ask yourself “is this helpful, or harmful?” and “Is this instant gratification going to have long term consequences?” - Dr. Russell A. Barkley
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When Nichelle Nichols decided to leave Star Trek after the first season, who convinced her to stay on the show?
When Nichelle Nichols considered leaving Star Trek: The Original Series after the first season, she was convinced to stay by Martin Luther King Jr..
Nichols later recounted that King told her she was an important role model because her character, Lieutenant Uhura, represented a groundbreaking portrayal of a Black woman on television — shown as intelligent, respected, and equal to the rest of the crew.
500
What is Alternate Nostril Breathing?
You gently block one nostril, inhale through the other, then switch sides—creating a slow, rhythmic pattern that helps shift the body out of fight-or-flight and into a calmer, regulated state.
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How does a low emotional intelligence make someone susceptible to distorted thinking?
Low emotional intelligence (EI) can make someone more vulnerable to cognitive distortions because they may struggle to accurately identify, interpret, regulate, and respond to emotions — both their own and other people’s. When emotions are misunderstood or unmanaged, the brain often fills in gaps with assumptions, shortcuts, and biased thinking patterns.
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What are the 3 basic things all employers need to provide to employees?
1. Manageable Workload that can be done in 40 hours (mangers are expected to work more than 40 hours)
2. Training/Onboarding
3. Resources to do the job (tools, technology, office supplies, a company car, etc.)