Budgeting Basics
Money you receive from work or other sources each month.
Income
Using a calendar or planner helps with this skill.
time management or scheduling
The type of communication using body language, gestures, and facial expressions.
nonverbal communication
The recommended minimum minutes of daily physical activity for teens.
60 minutes
A short document summarizing your education and experience for employers.
Resume
The simplest kitchen knife safety rule: always cut ___ from your body.
away
The type of expense that stays the same every month, like rent.
Fixed Expense
The term for activities that are important but not urgent.
priorities
Listening with full attention, eye contact, and no interruptions is called ___.
Active listening
These nutrients are the body’s main source of energy.
Carbohydrates
Showing up on time and ready to work demonstrates this.
reliablility and punctuality
Free online tool you can use to build a personal budget spreadsheet.
The “pay yourself first” rule suggests you do this before spending on anything else.
Save or put money into savings.
Splitting large tasks into smaller ones helps reduce this.
Procrastination or Stress
Expressing your needs clearly and respectfully without aggression is being ___.
assertive
Too much screen time can interfere with this stage of daily recovery.
sleep
The portion of your paycheck withheld for taxes is called ___.
deductions
The 50/30/20 rule divides income into needs, wants, and ___.
savings/debt repayment
This kind of spending plan lists income and expenses to help you manage your money.
a budget
The “two-minute rule” says if a task takes under two minutes, do it ___.
immediately
This three-letter acronym (used in texts) stands for “face to face.”
F2F
The stress response is also known as the “___ or flight” reaction.
fight or flight
People you list on a job application who can speak about your skills.
references
When shopping, compare the “price per ___” to find the best deal.
unit
The recommended emergency fund should cover this many months of living expenses.
3 to 6 months
This technique blocks out specific times on your calendar for tasks.
Time blocking
The ability to understand and share someone else’s feelings.
empathy
Name one evidence-based way to reduce stress quickly.
deep breathing or mindfulness, physical exercise
The type of job you do for free to gain experience.
volunteer or internship
The “Pomodoro Technique” schedules work in 25-minute chunks separated by ___.
short breaks