Self Care Basics
What is self-care?
taking action to preserve or improve your mental, emotional, and physical health?
Name a common workplace stressor.
Deadlines, long hours, or customer conflict.
What is a job portfolio?
A collection of your work, resume, and accomplishments.
What should you wear to an interview?
Business casual or professional attire.
What is professionalism?
Acting respectfully, responsibly, and appropriately in a work setting.
Name one physical self-care strategy.
Exercising, sleeping well, or drinking water.
What does burnout feel like?
Exhaustion, low motivation, and emotional fatigue.
One item that should be in your portfolio?
Resume, references, certificates, IEP, letters of rec.
How do you greet the interviewer?
With a smile, eye contact, and a confident handshake.
One way to be respectful at work?
Listen when others speak, say please/thank you, avoid interrupting.
Why is self-care important at your job?
It helps maintain your focus, energy, and emotional stability.
How can you manage stress during a shift?
Take short breaks, deep breathing, stay organized.
What is a reference?
A person who can speak to your skills and experience.
“Tell me about yourself” — good response?
Brief intro with your name, experience, and strengths.
Why is punctuality important?
Shows reliability, respect for others’ time, and commitment.
What are signs you need a break?
Feeling tired, distracted, irritable, or overwhelmed.
2 ways to stay calm at work?
Listen to music on break, positive self-talk, ask for help.
Why use a digital portfolio?
Easy to share, shows tech skills, and is accessible
One question to ask the interviewer?
“What does a typical day look like here?” or “What’s your team culture like?”
How should you handle feedback
Stay calm, listen, say thank you, and use it to grow.
Create a 3-step self-care plan.
Drink water, take a 5-minute walk, journal daily.
What role does support play in stress management?
A support system helps you process challenges and find solutions.
List 3 strengths for your portfolio.
Dependability, communication, teamwork
3 things that make a great first impression?
Eye contact, punctuality, confident body language.
What is work ethic?
Dedication to doing your job well and taking responsibility.