Success
What is the old way of defining success?
“the bottom line” i.e. the profit margin
What happens when you act more confident?
You better your self perception
Martin Seligman
What is productivity?
The Ratio of an Organization’s inputs, or its resources, to its outputs, or the goods and services it produces
Name one way to improve your time management skills
Making a To-Do List, Set Priorities, Time Analysis Tools
What is the new way of defining success?
self-satisfaction and fulfillment and freedom to pursue family and other passions
What is self-discipline?
The ability to teach or guide yourself to setup and carry out your goals and plans
T/F: Positive psychologists believe that we all have strengths that can overcome barriers to self development
True!
Productive workplaces have these three things:
High morale, positive relationships between co-workers, and healthy self-perceptions
What is the most common substance abused at work?
Alcohol
You made 2000 dollars in profits from your lemonade stand. How would you define this way of succeeding?
Old
What are short term goals?
Specific plans of action for things you would like to accomplish right now
Why was positive psychology started?
psychologists thought we were focusing too much on what’s wrong with people rather than what is right
False
T/F:Skills in working with people include specialized skills in athletics, in the fine arts, construction, and with mathematics. People that are adept in this field often go into careers like dancers, furniture designers, artists, botanists, etc.
False
In the new way of success what is valued?
Work-life balance - especially important for mothers
lifestyle, activities, passions and excitement, strengths and challenges, success, personality fit, ideal job
What are 3 things a positive psychologist would focus on?
Optimism, Self-confidence, Perseverance, Honesty, Focusing on Strengths
What kinds of personal issues can effect your productivity at work?
Substance abuse, Marital/family problems, Financial issues
Develop trust, set goals as a group, Encourage Professional Development and Promote from within, encourage communication, Promote work life balance
What are 3 strategies you can use to succeed?
Consider definitions of Goals, Describe which definitions are meaningful to you, Use the definition that best fits with you to create your own goals
What are the 5 steps to self discipline?
Write a list of your professional and personal assets (skills, talents); Envision yourself succeeding at an important task; Practice good time management; Ask for advice; Be accountable to yourself, take responsibility; Make conscious choices to be more healthy and productive
Mark tells his psychologist that he failed his first APFT. He passed the 2 mile portion, but he completely bunked the sit up and push up sections of the test. What would a positive psychologist say to Mark?
You've already got one section of the test down pat, if you train you can meet the requirements for the push ups and the sit ups, you've obviously got athletic ability, you just need to hone these other skills.
What are EAPs? Double points if you can name three things that they can do for an employee.
company-sponsored programs that treat employees with substance abuse problems, marriage and family conflicts, and financial difficulties.
Community counseling, will and trust consultation, medical advocacy, Financial advice, student loan consultation, elder care
What's the breed of Professor Leon's dog?
DOUBLE POINTS
Chihuahua