Managing Emotions
I should use these to help calm myself down when I am upset.
What are coping strategies?
Telling rumors and lies about other people.
What is gossip?
I need to avoid these when focusing on my task. (Such as TV, cellphone, my cat, etc)
What are distractions?
I use this to search for jobs online.
What is a job search engine?
(Ex. Monster, Indeed)
I do this moderate activity outside or on a treadmill if I need to relax my mind and body.
What is Walk?
This is a tool I use to remind myself that "I can do it", and that "I can make a difference".
What are positive affirmations or optimism?
When I talk over someone, or start talking when they are speaking.
What is interrupting?
I can use this to jot down what I need to get done during the day, so that I can stay on track.
What is a checklist?
If I want to learn about someone's job I can set up one of these.
What is an informational interview?
This should be your first go-to strategy in relaxing your body. You can do it anywhere, and no one will even notice. You can visualize doing this with a figure 8, a triangle, a star, and a square.
What is deep breathing?
I use these kinds of statements to calmly express my feelings without pointing fingers and blaming others.
What are "I" statements?
When I have a problem at work, I should also brainstorm these so that my boss will see I am not just a complainer.
What are solutions?
Sometimes I need this kind of a break to energize my body and wake up my brain.
What are movement breaks?
I can do this to gain experience and learn some valuable work skills. It will make me feel good, because I will be helping others. I won't get paid.
What is volunteer work?
We say "Namaste" when we finish this relaxing activity. It means "I bow to you".
What is Yoga?
I sharpen this so that I am feeling my best, and can think clearly and rationally. (You need a sharp one to cut down a tree)
What is a saw?
Aretha Franklin made this word famous in one of her songs. It is the number one thing you need to keep in mind when having professional interactions.
What is RESPECT?
I can use this to write down any off topic questions I want to come back to later and not forget.
What is a "Reserved Parking List" or a "Brain Dump"?
I can explore different career clusters and interests on this website. I can also learn what skills are needed for different jobs at this site.
What is O*Net?
I can squeeze this to release some tension and stress.
What is a stress ball?
An expression that means, "to overreact a minor issue or exaggerate the severity of a situation".
WHat is "Making a Mountain Out of a Molehill"?
When speaking to others, besides my words, I also need to keep in mind what I am communicating through this. (Ursula talked about this in Little Mermaid)
What is body language or facial expressions?
A little of this could help focus, but too much of this could be addictive and make you jittery.
What is coffee or caffeine?
These pop up in the community a few times a year, and are a good way to meet employers looking to hire in the area. I must remember to dress professionally and bring my resume.
What is a Job or Career Fair?
During this activity you close your eyes, and follow along to the calm and soothing voice. They will guide you through breathing exercises and mindful ways of focusing your mind.
What is meditation?