Insecurity is Not a Personal Flaw
True or False: According to the article, people who feel insecure at work are usually just not confident enough.
False
True or False: Evidence shows that it is more advantageous to focus on our strengths instead of our weaknesses.
True
According to the article, many of us inherit narrow definitions of success from where?
Parents or upbringing.
What does “auditing your relationships” mean?
A. Making a list of people who owe you favors
B. Checking coworkers’ performance
C. Evaluating which relationships lift you up or drain you
D. Keeping a log of workplace gossip
C. Evaluating which relationships lift you up or drain you
What does the author suggest is the real cause of many insecurities at work?
A. Poor time management
B. Workplace and societal pressures
C. Lack of ambition
D. Individual personality traits
B. Workplace and societal pressures
The author mentions that we often focus too much on our weaknesses because we live in what kind of society?
Fix-it Society
The author says we should redefine success by aligning it with ______ _____ instead of chasing workplace approval?
Personal Values
True or False: Supportive work relationships can help reduce insecurity and stress.
True
True or False: Wanting to be recognized by others is unhealthy.
False
The article says we tend to notice our flaws more than our strengths because of what natural human tendency?
Negativity Bias
Which of the following is NOT one of the four life domains the author encourages readers to reflect upon beyond work when defining success?
A. Personal Relationships
B. Career
C. Health
D. Personal Achievement
Personal Achievement
What type of people should you seek out at work?
A. Those who challenge your confidence
B. Those who nurture and encourage you
C. Those who compete with you
D. Those with senior titles
B. Those who nurture and encourage you