Common Types of Barriers
Signs this may be a barrier is not having what you need to start!
What is- Lack of resources.
examples of lack of resources may look like not having things, places, or people you need to work on a goal.
Ex. not having a resume for a job search.
What makes something a self-defeating behavior or attitude?
What are things you do that help when you're faced with trying to solve a problem?
Open Ended!
What does the S stand for in STEAM for goal setting?
Be Specific!
How can lack of direction look like a barrier?
What is- not being sure what you want to work toward.
What's an example of a self-defeating behavior? How is it self-defeating?
What is- possible answers.. or any others!
Procrastination
Making Excuses
Perfectionism
What can be some benefits of trying to be specific when first defining what our problem is?
-it can help us not feel so overwhelmed by a problem
-we can focus on it
-it makes it easier to problem solve
Why is remembering to give yourself a realistic "Time" frame for a goal important?
Sometimes we can keep putting off a goal if we don't give ourselves a timeline.
Sometimes we don't give ourselves a realistic amount of time to complete a goal. For example giving ourselves only 20 minutes to go through Social Security.
What are some ways we can overcome fear of failure?
what is-
Changing our perspective on what "failure" means
Excuses are reasons for why or what happens. When does making excuses become self-defeating?
What is-
-Noticing we're making the same excuses often
-when they're getting in our way of doing things we value
When "brainstorming" solutions to our problem, we want to come up with at least __ possible solutions.
What is- 3!
Having at least 3 possible solutions can give us a good idea of things to do.
Bonus: If we're having a hard time coming up with solutions.. where can you turn to for help?
-asking other people what's worked for them
-asking someone we trust for their suggestions
What are somethings we can do to check in with ourselves to see if our goal is realistic and attainable.
What is- E: for ensure success
What strengths do I have that will help me achieve this?
What are some skills we can use when our barrier is "I don't know" or not having the knowledge we need.
-Asking a support where to start
-looking for resources online
How can defensiveness look like a self-defeating attitude?
What is-
It may have been helpful to defend ourselves, but can get in our way when we react to things this way often.
for example- constructive criticism from our boss
relationships with a partner, friend, family member.
Before we choose a solution or even solutions to carry out! We should first list out ____ and _____ of each to see which might work for us.
What is- Pros and Cons
Advantages and Disadvantages
What does it mean for a goal to be "A" Action-oriented?
What is-
laying out actions or steps we can take to complete our goal!
How can we tackle the barrier of feeling like "I don't have enough time".
What is- Practicing planning ahead
What's a self-defeating behavior or attitude you recognize in your experiences?
Open ended!
If your first attempt to solve the problem doesn't work you should...
Try again!
Go back to that brainstorm of solutions!
Which of these is a STEAM goal statement:
1. I will finish my resume.
2. I will finish my resume this week by working on it for 20 minutes a day. I'll ask for support from my recovery counselor when I need it. I'll know I'm finished when my resume is done.
3. I need to work on my resume sometime this month to apply for jobs next month.
What is- Number 2!
Why?
S: specific
T: Time
E: Ensure success
A: Action-oriented
M: Measurable