2 Gen Activities
What is a 2-Gen activity?
Anything that includes a second generation
Social capital
Health & Wellness
Education
How long does it take the average employer to view your resume?
A) more than 1 minute
B) less than 30 seconds
C) 5 minutes
B) less than 30 seconds
Before you can make a plan, you should set a ____ first.
Goal
Describe one way you can relieve stress at work.
Answers will vary.
________ _______ refers to the emotional, cognitive, relational, and physical symptoms triggered by significant financial stressors.
Financial trauma
No.
However, your timesheet will get flagged by DHS if you report 2 Gen activities everyday for consecutive 2 weeks.
What is the proper way to stay in touch with people?
a. Call them – texts and emails are impersonal
b. Use the method that works for you two specifically
c. Coming to their house
d. There is no proper way
b. Use the method that works for you two specifically
What do the letter in "SMART" for smart goals stand for?
Specific
Measurable
Attainable / Achievable
Realistic / Relevant
Timed
Doing this for 8 hours a day can make you feel energized and help boost your mood.
Sleep!
Which of the following is not an example of financial trauma:
a. Underspending
b. Abundance Mindset
c. Lack of Financial Boundaries
d. Excessive Risk Aversion
Abundance Mindset
True or false: 2-gen activities don't require backup documentation when submitting my timesheet
False.
We need backup documentation for everything.
A ____ _____ is a one-page business letter that you submit when applying to a job, along with your resume. As a piece of persuasive writing, your ____ _____ will aim to convey to the employer why you're a great candidate for the role.
What is a cover letter.
What are three things you can do when attempting to get a job that you know you're not qualified for on paper?
Network your way in
Figure out what skills or experience you need and go get it
Apply anyway
A group of people with common experiences or concerns who provide each other with encouragement, comfort, and advice.
Support Group
What is one way to deal with financial trauma?
**Answers may vary**
Embrace your worth
Seek a financial advisor
Decrease shame
Identify your triggers
Shift from a scarcity mindset to abundant thinking
Set healthy financial boundaries in your relationships
Is going to the gym a 2-gen activity?
Yes!
Health is wellness.
______ _______ are objective, quantifiable skills gained through training, school, or work experiences. _____ _____ are often usually something that can be taught or learned.
Hard skills
When refining your job search you might have to accept a job/position that isn't exactly what you want. However, some things are non-negotiable for us. What does "non-negotiables" mean in reference to your job search?
Non-negotiables are certain standards that you are not willing to give up in whatever job you choose. Some examples are:
- Not going beneath a certain dollar amount
- Requiring a set amount of hours and/or schedule
- Refusing to work in specific fields
______ is the leading mental health disorder in adults.
Anxiety
Name one cause of financial trauma.
**Answers may vary**
What is the difference between an Excused absence and a 2 Gen Activity?
Although both require backup documentation a 2 Gen activity must benefit you and your household.
Excused: Traveling out of town for a funeral.
2 Gen: Going on your child's field trip to the pumpkin patch.
People who you attempt to network with want to know one thing, and they think to themselves one specific question.
“What value do you bring?”
_____-_____ ______the amount of time you spend doing your job compared with the amount of time you spend with your family and doing things you enjoy.
Work-life balance
**Double Jeopardy**
True or false: All stress is bad.
False. Some stress can be motivating and is a natural reaction your body has to certain events. It can sometimes give us an "extra push". When stress becomes too much to handle, that might be an indication to start making some positive mental health changes
True or false: Financial trauma is a medical condition.
False!
Financial trauma is not a mental health diagnosis, so financial advisers and therapists often overlook it. However, it is a real problem. Many people are never told that scary experiences involving money can hurt their financial and psychological health.