Chapter 1-4 Test Flashcards
To do the work you love it is crucial to do what?
develop business savvy that gives knowledge/tools/insights for career - remember why you chose your profession - stay grounded in experience of the difference you make
Characteristics of successful career
business savvy - strong communications skills - setting appropriate boundaries - creating safe space for clients - professionalism - relationship building
The spokes on the wheel of life represent what?
They represent the aspects of your life that support a balanced life.
List 8 characteristics of a successful business OWNER
Inventive - Follow through - Respect Money - Good oral/written communication skills - Personable - Positive thinkers - Persistent - Self-disciplined - self-oriented - have considerable expertise
2 reasons for failure of business
mismanagement (poor planning or lacking business skills) AND undercapitalization (not enough start-up capital)
Advantages of being self-employed
flexible schedule - being independent - being own boss - tax advantages - opportunities to be creative - personal satisfaction - greater opportunity to contribute to others
Disadvantages to self-employment
long hours - marketing and managing practice on top of working with clients - sense of aloneness - income not steady - financial risks
What is goal setting
The means of turning your dreams into reality
Goals are?
dreams you commit to and take action to ensure you attain
RAS (reticular activating system)
nerve cells in brain that regulate alertness and attention thought to be the center of arousal and motivation - Senses especially sight flood us but we are aware of on a part because of this system
Clear goals do what for us?
Program our brain to be aware and notify our conscious mind of the information and opportunities we desire (Law of attraction)
What are purpose, priorities, and goals
Purpose - very general statement of direction
Priorities - statement of intentions connected with values that are less general than purpose
Goals - very specific, attainable, measurable things that by achieving you fulfill your life’s priorities and thus live up to the purpose you have set for yourself
What is SMARTER
Specific Measurable Attainable Realistic Timelined Enthusiastic Rewarding
Self-management can be defined as the ability of ………. so that you can easily and joyfully accomplish what you desire.
artfully directing your life
2 barriers to success and how to deal with them
Inner critic - tap into your inner power, remember to slow down, release negative thinking
Procrastination - take action even if it won’t be perfect, remember that perfection is not really desirable, be creative, set boundaries, reframe/breakdown or simplify the task/delegate
Reframing
find an alternative way to view the project at hand
Task breakdown
Clarify action items and a timeline for a project by setting clear goals with target dates
Delegation
Delegate tasks to colleagues or employees
Clearing Technique
one technique for releasing old thought patterns is called sentence completion. This is designed to consciously recognize thoughts, attitudes, beliefs and feelings to they can be released to enable you to be more free to achieve what you desire.
Visualization is valuable why?
Acts as a tool to get you where you want to be - measures where you are to where you want to be
What is an affirmation?
a positive declaration that something is already so.
Purpose of affirmations.
is to support you in actualizing your dreams and goals by replacing negative self-talk with positive self-talk.
What to do when you feel resistance to affirmation.
notice the feelings and don’t fight them - accept them - acknowledge them - allow their expression
Reason goal setting, affirmations, visualizations, and tapes don’t work is because …
clearing hasn’t taken place on all levels: mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually
Before you can develop new positive thought patterns and habits it is essential that you …
clear your negative thought patterns by whatever means works best for you.
Altering time management how -
can’t alter time can only alter your attitudes and behaviors relating to time
Pareto Principle
80% of your results come from 20% of your activities
5 characteristics of career longevity
personality characteristics - client interactions - technical capabilities - business savvy - self-care
Why have self-care strategy?
Helps you stay energized and ensures you’re at your professional best
5 factors to prevent burnout
stress management - Proper body mechanics - care for emotional health - implement appropriate boundaries - practice good time management
Diversifying your practice, altering your work environment, taking a sabbticle, are all ways of not falling prey to ….. with your profession or practice.
boredom
Why and how of Continuing Ed
valuable to business - read books, take courses, attend workshops, self-exploration classes, conferences, courses at schools
