Wellness & Maturity Continuum
What does wellness mean?
The active pursuit of activities, choices, and lifestyles that lead to a state of holistic health.
What are signs of a healthy relationship?
Respect, communication, and trust
What is one example of a digital boundary?
Not sharing your password
Logging off social media
Not sharing personal information on social media
What is Time Management?
The ability to use one's time effectively or productively.
What is financial wellness?
Managing your money to reduce stress and meet current/future needs.
Why is having a wellness plan important?
It helps set personal goals and create strategies for maintaining overall well-being.
What does it mean to have a relationship with yourself/ being self-aware?
Being aware of your thoughts, feelings, needs, and values.
What is a digital footprint?
The information about a particular person that exists on the internet as a result of their online activity.
Why is it important to create a resume?
To showcase your skills and experience, to get job opportunities, to show your experience...
What does it mean to “lead by example”?
Demonstrating the behavior you expect from others.
Name two components of wellness and what are they about
1. Physical:Maintaining a healthy body through exercise, nutrition, and sleep.
2. Emotional:Understanding and managing emotions, coping with stress, and developing positive relationships.
3. Social:Building and maintaining strong social connections, contributing to the community, and feeling a sense of belonging.
4. Intellectual:Engaging in lifelong learning, expanding knowledge and skills, and stimulating the mind.
5. Occupational:Finding satisfaction and purpose in one's work, achieving work-life balance, and developing professionally.
6. Spiritual:Connecting with a higher purpose, finding meaning and purpose in life, and exploring personal values.
7. Environmental:Living in a healthy and sustainable environment, respecting nature, and reducing one's impact on the planet.
8. Financial:Managing finances responsibly, achieving financial security, and making informed financial decisions.
During what exercise/activity you had the opportunity to talk to yourself (practicing self-talk) as if you were a stranger, only focusing on the positive?
Mirror Talk
What is an example of a healthy lifestyle?
Drinking water, getting 8 hours of sleep, and eating a healthy-balanced diet.
What are the three A's that resume professionalism?
Accountability
Attitude
Audience
What does it mean to take initiative?
Acting without being told because you see a need.
What is self-care or personal responsibility?
Self-care is a crucial aspect of a healthy and fulfilling life. It's about recognizing your own needs and taking the necessary steps to meet them, rather than relying solely on external sources of support.
Give an example of a red flag in a relationship.
Controlling behavior
Gaslighting
Substance abuse
Jealousy
Lack of communication
Isolation
Misconduct
Jealousy and possessiveness
Love bombing
The relationship is moving too fast
Being secretive
Criticizing your friends or family
Unwillingness to compromise
Excessive lying
Frequent mood swings
Anger outbursts
Dishonesty
Frequently calling you crazy or hysterical
Not supportive when you experience hardship
Relationship hopping
How can you maintain digital wellness?
Limiting screen time, setting boundaries online, and taking digital breaks.
Why is career exploration important?
It helps you understand your interests, strengths, and options.
Mention two leadership styles
Autocratic, democratic, laissez-faire, transformational, transactional, and servant leadership
What does the Maturity Continuum move toward as the highest level?
Interdependence
What is the first step to building strong relationships with others?
Building a strong relationship with yourself (This includes self-awareness)
Name one action that supports your emotional wellness.
Journaling, therapy, talking to a trusted adult, self-regulation, exercise...
When talking about skills, what kind/type of skills can we have?
Hard Skills: Hard skills are teachable, measurable abilities related to specific tasks or job functions. (Coding, data analysis, accounting, machine operation, foreign languages, software proficiency, accounting, and typing.)
Soft Skill: soft skills are personal attributes that influence how you interact with others and manage your work. (Communication, teamwork, problem-solving, time management, leadership, adaptability, and critical thinking.)
What’s a good first step in budgeting?/ What is the
Tracking your income and expenses.
The 50/30/20 rule is a popular budgeting method that divides your after-tax income into three categories: 50% for needs, 30% for wants, and 20% for savings and debt repayment.