Anxiety
Name one thing at work you could be anxious about. (Nervous)
-asking for a raise
-A new task
-customer service
-making a mistake
-meeting a new coworker
First impressions do not matter in a professional environment?
True or False
False.
First impressions can have a impact on your success or failure at a business.
What is conflict?
⋄A serious disagreement or argument about something important
⋄Finding a resolution can seem impossible
What does self-advocacy mean?
An individual's ability to effectively communicate, convey, negotiate or assert his or her own interests, desires, needs and rights.
The colors of the rainbow are always in a different order when there is a rainbow?
False.
They are always in the same order.
Red
Orange
Yellow
Green
Blue
Indigo
Violet
Who is 1 person you could talk to if you are feeling very very nervous about something.
-Family
-Friends
-Job Coach
- Coworkers and Supervisor (in a professional manner)
Have a haircut and clean nails.
Daily bathing.
Clean clothing
Who are some people you could have a conflict with?
- Family
-Friends
-Coworkers
-Customers
-Supervisors
Advocating for yourself is easy for everyone and people always respect each others boundaries at work?
True or False
False.
For a lot of people it can be intimidating to advocate for yourself and say what you need.
People cross boundaries often at work knowingly and not knowingly. It is important to let others know your boundaries.
Brown eyes are the most common color for humans?
True.
Green is the least common at 2% of the population in the world.
Anxiety is never helpful and most people never experience any kind of anxiety.
True or False
False. Everyone feels some level of anxiety and it can increase your focus/ keep you motivated to work harder.
Name one way you can make you boss look good?
Go above and beyond at your job.
Take initiative.
Give others credit.
Use complements.
Do your job and help other departments.
Name 2 healthy ways to handle conflict?
•Empathize with other person’s viewpoint
•Calm and respectful reactions
•Actively seek compromise with an open mind
•Actively attempt to address the conflict
Name 2 different places or things you could advocate for yourself.
At Home
-Work
-Sports
-With Friends
-About things you need or want ( glasses, driving lessons, job coach etc)
-Your health
-Professional relationships
What is the most common car color in the world?
A. Red
B. Black
C. White
D. Grey
List 2 coping skills you could use in the moment if you are feeling anxious.
-count to 10
-the 333 rule
-deep breathing
-positive self talk
-take a break
etc.
Name 2 key things you can do early at a job to help you be successful.
Communicate effectively
Have a positive attitude
Dress professionally
Good Time Management
Name 2 unhealthy ways you could react to conflict?
•Explosive, angry or hurtful actions
•Avoiding the situation/problem
•Refuse to compromise
•Ignore the other person’s perspective
Name 2 ways you can plan to advocate for yourself effectively.
○Have Confidence
○Assertive tone
○Asking, not demanding
○Clearly explaining yourself
○Possible compromise (what if they say no?)
○Be prepared with a backup plan
How Many hearts does a octopus have?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Name 2 physical signs you are experiencing anxiety.
Faster breathing, a fast heartbeat, sweating, hot flushes, grinding teeth, and trouble sleeping
Name 3 ways you can make a good first impression.
-Use small talk
-Be positive/smile
-Be courteous and attentive
-Be yourself
-Present yourself appropriately
-Be on time
Name 3 ways to prepare for conflict?
⋄Do not let fear of conflict lead to avoiding conflict.
⋄Do not let the other individuals intimidate you. Stay Confident.
⋄Make sure your emotions are in check.
⋄Think through the consequences of not having a conversation. (How could that effect your well being?)
⋄Prepare in advance. (Think about and rehearse what you are going to say)
Name 2 tools that can help you advocate for yourself.
1.Stay informed ( what is available at my work, who can help me, what is my role)
2.Know your rights and whether someone is infringing on them or it’s a expectation of everyone.
3.Be self determined (know what you want
4.Try problem solving yourself and coming up with ways that you or others could help you be successful.
5.Know who you can go to for support and ask questions. (this can help you stay informed and problem solve)
6.Speak up for yourself in a respectful way. Bring possible solutions to the problem.
How many times does the average human heart beat per day?
A. 10,000
B. 50,000
C. 100,000
D. 1,000,000