Chapter 1-4 Test

Question 1

To do the work you love it is crucial to do what?

Answer 1

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

Question 2

Characteristics of successful career

Answer 2

business savvy - strong communications skills - setting appropriate boundaries - creating safe space for clients - professionalism - relationship building

Question 3

The spokes on the wheel of life represent what?

Answer 3

They represent the aspects of your life that support a balanced life.

Question 4

List 8 characteristics of a successful business OWNER

Answer 4

Inventive - Follow through - Respect Money - Good oral/written communication skills - Personable - Positive thinkers - Persistent - Self-disciplined - self-oriented - have considerable expertise

Question 5

2 reasons for failure of business

Answer 5

mismanagement (poor planning or lacking business skills) AND undercapitalization (not enough start-up capital)

Question 6

Advantages of being self-employed

Answer 6

flexible schedule - being independent - being own boss - tax advantages - opportunities to be creative - personal satisfaction - greater opportunity to contribute to others

Question 7

Disadvantages to self-employment

Answer 7

long hours - marketing and managing practice on top of working with clients - sense of aloneness - income not steady - financial risks

Question 8

What is goal setting

Answer 8

The means of turning your dreams into reality

Question 9

Goals are?

Answer 9

dreams you commit to and take action to ensure you attain

Question 10

RAS (reticular activating system)

Answer 10

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

Question 11

Clear goals do what for us?

Answer 11

Program our brain to be aware and notify our conscious mind of the information and opportunities we desire (Law of attraction)

Question 12

What are purpose, priorities, and goals

Answer 12

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

Question 13

What is SMARTER

Answer 13

Specific
Measurable
Attainable
Realistic
Timelined
Enthusiastic 
Rewarding

Question 14

Self-management can be defined as the ability of ………. so that you can easily and joyfully accomplish what you desire.

Answer 14

artfully directing your life

Question 15

2 barriers to success and how to deal with them

Answer 15

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

Question 16

Reframing

Answer 16

find an alternative way to view the project at hand

Question 17

Task breakdown

Answer 17

Clarify action items and a timeline for a project by setting clear goals with target dates

Question 18

Delegation

Answer 18

Delegate tasks to colleagues or employees

Question 19

Clearing Technique

Answer 19

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.

Question 20

Visualization is valuable why?

Answer 20

Acts as a tool to get you where you want to be - measures where you are to where you want to be

Question 21

What is an affirmation?

Answer 21

a positive declaration that something is already so.

Question 22

Purpose of affirmations.

Answer 22

is to support you in actualizing your dreams and goals by replacing negative self-talk with positive self-talk.

Question 23

What to do when you feel resistance to affirmation.

Answer 23

notice the feelings and don’t fight them - accept them - acknowledge them - allow their expression

Question 24

Reason goal setting, affirmations, visualizations, and tapes don’t work is because …

Answer 24

clearing hasn’t taken place on all levels: mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually

Question 25

Before you can develop new positive thought patterns and habits it is essential that you …

Answer 25

clear your negative thought patterns by whatever means works best for you.

Question 26

Altering time management how -

Answer 26

can’t alter time can only alter your attitudes and behaviors relating to time

Question 27

Pareto Principle

Answer 27

80% of your results come from 20% of your activities

Question 28

5 characteristics of career longevity

Answer 28

personality characteristics - client interactions - technical capabilities - business savvy - self-care

Question 29

Why have self-care strategy?

Answer 29

Helps you stay energized and ensures you’re at your professional best

Question 30

5 factors to prevent burnout

Answer 30

stress management - Proper body mechanics - care for emotional health - implement appropriate boundaries - practice good time management

Question 31

Diversifying your practice, altering your work environment, taking a sabbticle, are all ways of not falling prey to ….. with your profession or practice.

Answer 31

boredom

Question 32

Why and how of Continuing Ed

Answer 32

valuable to business - read books, take courses, attend workshops, self-exploration classes, conferences, courses at schools