Street Smarts
During a police stop, keeping your hands here is the only way to ensure the situation stays calm and objective.
Steering Wheel
This is the maximum amount of time you should go without showering to maintain basic professional hygiene.
24 hours
This is the specific term for a person, place, or situation that sets off an intense emotional reaction or urge to use.
Trigger
This crucial document lists your skills, education, and past experience for an employer.
Resume
This is the small amount of money banks pay you for keeping your money in a savings account.
Interest
You find $50 on the street. What’s the smartest way to handle it?
Turn it in if possible / Avoid keeping unknown cash (could be stolen).
This is the name for the universal standard of behavior that states: "Treat others exactly the way you would want to be treated."
The Golden Rule
These are the specific things you can do—like listening to music, working out, or drawing—to help manage your stress or anger without getting into trouble.
Coping Skills
These are the people (not family) who can vouch for your character and work ethic to a new employer.
References
This is a written plan that tracks how much money you make versus how much you spend each month.
Budget
This hormone floods your body with energy when it senses danger, helping you react quickly in stressful situations.
Adrenaline
In the "70-20-10" rule of communication: Body Language accounts for what percentage of communication 70%, 20%, or 10%? (Double Jeopardy)
70%
*Note there are different rules, however, most state body language accounts for the highest percentage.
These are the physical feelings—like your heart racing, hands sweating, or face getting hot—that let you know you are starting to get mad. (Double Jeopardy)
Warning Signs
This "soft skill" means you show up on time, communicate well, and don't cause drama with coworkers.
Professionalism
The minimum amount of money you should have in your emergency account to cover immediate, unexpected expenses like car repairs, medical bills and etc.
$1000
If you are being interrogated by police, this is the only sentence you need to say to legally stop all questioning.
"I want my lawyer"
This is the term for the "dead time" between activities where most people get into trouble; managing it is key to independence. (Double Jeopardy)
Unstructured Time
This activity releases natural chemicals in the brain called "Endorphins" which reduce stress and improve your mood naturally.
Exercise
If you decide to quit a job, you should provide this standard warning to leave on good terms.
Two Weeks Notice
50/30/20 rule suggests you should save exactly this percentage of your paycheck for emergencies.
20%
This Amendment to the Constitution gives you the right to "remain silent" so you don't accidentally talk your way into a new charge.
The 5th Amendment
This is the specific 3-digit phone number you can call in most cities to find local resources like food pantries, housing assistance, or job training.
2-1-1
This coping skill focuses on intentionally choosing realistic, helpful thoughts so your mindset supports your behavior instead of working against it.
Positive Thinking
This is the best way to explain a "gap" in your resume due to incarceration without sounding defensive. [DOUBLE JEOPARDY]
Focus on skills learned (or "Taking time for personal development")
This is the term for the total amount of money you earn before taxes are taken out. (Double Jeopardy)
Gross Income