chapter 2 Flashcards
What do successful salon or spas influence workers to do?
develop exceptional communication, develop decision making, build upon their image, self-actualize, etc
why are life skills important?
they lead to more satisfying and productive career
what can good life skills provide?
positive interactions with different types of clients and the ability to deal with difficult circumstances
10 life skills to practice as a cosmetologist are:
- being helpful and caring
-make good friends
-a sense of humor
-approach with responsibility
-stick to a goal and follow through
-master organization techniques
-being consistent in work
-successful attitude
-sound decision making
what is self actualization?
Fulfilling one’s self potential
what is self esteem?
Based on inner strength, and begins with your ability to achieve set goals
How do you build on your strengths?
investing time into what you’re good at because it will allow you to feel good about yourself
why is is important to be kind to yourself?
critical and negative thoughts can be counterproductive to success
What are positive behaviors to practice?
speaking with confidence, standing tall, and using proper grammar
why is it important to keep work and personal life separate?
it can lead to counter productivity
what are some ways to keep your energy up?
eating healthy foods, getting adequate sleep, spending time with family and friends
what are three ways to respect others?
using proper manners, listening intently, and not interrupting when others are speaking
what are three bad habits which keep you from maintaining peak performance?
procrastination, perfectionism, and lacking a game plan
what is procrastination?
putting off until tomorrow what you can do today
what is perfectionism?
an unhealthy compulsion to do things perfectly
what is a game plan?
the conscious act of planning your life, instead of just letting things happen
why is an external push not enough?
you must feel a sense of personal excitement and a good reason for staying the course
what is creativity?
having a talent; an unlimited inner resource of ideas and solutions
what are four ways to enhance your creativity?
be positive, look around for inspiration, improve your vocabulary, surround yourself with others who share your passion
how does one build a positive vocabulary?
using active problem solving words
what are some examples of problem solving words?
explore, analyse, determine
Why is positivity important in relation to creativity?
criticism blocks the creative mind from exploring ideas and discovering solutions to challenges
what is a missions statement?
it establishes the purpose and values for which an individual or institution lives and works by
What do mission statements provide?
a sense of direction by defining guiding principles and clarifying goals
what is goal setting?
the identification of long-term and short-term goals that help you decide what you want out of life
How should we categorize our goals?
based upon the amount of time it takes to attain accomplishment
How long are short term goals?
less than a year
how long are long-term goals?
large increments of time