Real Talk
What is a respectful way to say "no" to someone?
What is?
- I am not able to do that right now, but I appreciate you asking.
- Thank you for thinking of me, but I'm going to have to pass.
- That sounds like a great opportunity, but I don't think I'm the right fit at the moment.
-I really appreciate you asking, but I will have to decline.
-That's not something I am comfortable with, I will have to pass.
What are two ways you can calm yourself down when you're angry?
What is?
- Breathing techniques
- Go for a walk
- Meditate
- Journal
- Talk to the support system
- Gym
- Take a shower, self-care routine
Good ways to budget?
What is?
- Write it out
- Savings account
- Monthly allowance
- 50/30/20 Rule: 50% needs, 30% wants, 20% savings/debt
- Budgeting apps
- Cash envelope system
How would you respond if someone asked, "why should we hire you?"
What is?
- Confident, not cocky
- Identify 2-3 strengths about self
- Tailor it to the job
- Clear and honest
Name 3 things you should do every morning to start your day right.
What is?
-Breakfast
-Morning walk
-Meditation
-Stretches
-Positive self-talk, daily affirmations
-Daily devotional
-Getting some Vitamin D
After facing a rough patch, this is the process of taking small but meaningful steps toward getting back on track with goals, health, or relationships?
What is recovery or getting back on track?
This chemical in the brain, often referred to as the "feel-good" hormone, is released during activites like exercise, helping to boost mood?
What is dopamine?
What are the steps to owning a home?
What is?
- Check/ build your credit score
- Save for a down payment & other costs
- Get pre-approved for a mortgage
- Find a real estate agent
- Make an offer
- Financial discipline
What should you wear to a job interview?
What is?
- Business casual
- Neat hair and grooming
- Dress shoes, closed-toe, loafers
- Dress shirt, collared shirt, button-down
- Tie
- Dress pants, khakis
- Trimmed nails
This type of insurance is required by law in most states and covers damages to others in case of a car accident?
what is car insurance?
What does a healthy friendship or relationships look like?
What is?
- Honest
- Genuineness
- Boundaries
- Loyalty
- Refreshing
- Respectful
- Caring
- Supportive
Name 3 things that help your mental health that do cost money.
What is?
- Gym
- Video games
- Food
- Shopping
- Social activities
Many people set aside time each day for this activity to help them stay organized and reduce feelings of being overwhelmed?
What is planning or organizing your day?
What are 3 soft skills that make someone a good employee?
What is?
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Adaptability
- Dependable
This term refers to the total amount of money you owe to creditors, including credit card debt, student loans, and mortgages?
What is debt?
You’ve been gaming for hours and realize you skipped meals, haven’t moved much, and feel drained. What’s a realistic plan to reset without quitting games altogether?
what is take a 30-minute break to eat, stretch, or shower. Set a timer so you balance play with real-life needs?
You’re deep into a multiplayer game and someone on your team starts talking trash or blaming you for losing. You feel your temper rising. What do you do to keep your cool/positive ways to respond?
What is?
- Remember it’s not personal. Most people say stuff online they wouldn’t say in person.
- Positive self-talk. I remind myself it’s just a game and doesn’t define me or my skills.
- Take a short break from the game
- Use humor to defuse it
- mute or block them
This involves bread, eggs, meat, vegetables, seasonings, heating.
What am I?
What is cooking?
what are steps to getting a promotion at a job?
What is?
- Consistently deliver quality work
- Be dependable, on time, and proactive
- Ask for feedback
- Take on extra responsibilities to show you're ready
- Take initiative
- Volunteer for projects or problem-solving opportunities.
This action, often required when starting a new job or going through a big life transition, involves learning to adjust to new environments or responsibilities?
What is adapting or adjusting?
It's common for people to feel this way when they experience a setback or failure, but practicing resilience means discouraged or dealing with failure?
What is feeling discouraged or dealing with failure?
Why is keeping a routine helpful for your mental health?
what is gives structure, reduces stress, and helps you feel in control?
You just moved into your own place. What are five things you need to stay on top of each week to keep your space clean, safe, and livable?
What is?
-Take out the trash
-Do laundry
-Clean kitchen and bathroom
-Check groceries/supplies
-Manage bills
-Home security
You’re working a new job and your supervisor gives you some tough feedback. You feel embarrassed and defensive. What’s a professional way to respond in the moment—and what can you do after to reflect and improve?
What is stay calm, thank them for the feedback, and ask questions if needed. Later, write down what you learned and plan how to do better next time?
You finally get a call for a job interview, but it’s on the same day as your therapy group. How do you handle the situation in a way that respects both your mental health and your goals?
What is call ahead to reschedule the group or ask for a different interview time. Communicate clearly and plan ahead?