developing vision/psychological strength Flashcards
what verse is “without a vision the people perish”?
proverbs 29:18
what verse is “what i have feared the most has come upon me”
job 3:25
what verse is “delight yourself in the lord and he will grant you the desires of your heart
psalm 37:4
explain the difference between:
A vision
a picture for a better future in response to the people, locations, opportunities and problems to which we are drawn
explain the difference between:
A plan
using SMART goals with deadlines that chart a path for how you will effectively move towards your vision
Explain the difference between:
a task
A job assignment, chore or act of work to be carried out in order to accomplish the plan
Explain how each of the following impacts your vision:
Imagination
Allows you to dream. To see the possibilities of what has yet to come and
place ourselves in that future possibility
Explain how each of the following impacts your vision:
Inspiration
Make specific decisions to fill your life with influences that inspire your mind,
heart, and soul so that you can maintain a healthy outlook and protect against negativity
Explain how each of the following impacts your vision:
Independence
An HONEST realization that God created you in a UNIQUE manner. That
your vision is not found in comparison to others or fulfilling what others tell you “should” be
pursuing.
Why is your relationship with yourself critical in developing a vision?
Because an HONEST self-
assessment will allow you to confront the realities of what you are willing to do; what you fear; and what
habits and/or attitudes need to be addressed _
Explain the difference between:
A positive vision
One that is rooted in what can be done. Filled with dreaming about the
possibilities – which gives you energy to keeping striving
Explain the difference between:
A negative vision
One that is rooted in fear and doubt. Filled with thoughts of all that could
go wrong and why it wouldn’t work out – so why even try.
Explain the difference between: No vision
One rooted in having no real outlook toward the future. Filled with daily habits
of instant gratification – seeking as much instant gratification as one can find
How will a person with a negative vision respond to fears, worry, anxiety and stress?
They will
have a FIGHT (argue/blame) or FLIGHT (quit) response
How will a person with a no vision respond to fears, worry, anxiety and stress?
They will seek
whatever provides them with instant gratification
How will a person with a positive vision respond to fears, worry, anxiety and stress?
They will
pray, research and seek out answers to find peace through the situation they are going through
Regardless of the decision that you make regarding your vision, what is guaranteed to happen while you
are working towards your vision?
You will face problems, obstacles and challenges
Explain why a vision that comes from God develops personal confidence, while a vision that is developed
to please your self-centeredness develops doubt:
Because you will face problems, obstacles and
challenges regardless of the decision you make;
a. When you based your decisions on your faith in God, you will face the problems with confidence
and see them as opportunities. A faith that trusts “If God has led me to this, God will lead me
through this!”
b. When you base your decisions on your self-centeredness, you will see the problem as evidence
that “you made the wrong choice” and in this place of low confidence you will have a higher risk
of quitting
What are S.M.A.R.T. goals?
S. _Specific\_\_ M. _Measurable\_\_ A. \_\_Achievable\_\_ R. \_\_Relevant\_\_ T. \_\_Time-Framed_
Explain the difference between:
an interest
option in life that attracts my curiosity
Explain the difference between:
a desire
interest I would definitely pursue if I had no limitations
Explain the difference between:
a passion
desire I would be willing to dedicate or give my life for
Explain each of the following terms in relation to your vision:
compel
Looking in the direction of what has attracted your curiosity
Explain each of the following terms in relation to your vision:
impel
Making decisions that MOVE you in the direction of what has attracted your
curiosity
Explain each of the following terms in relation to your vision:
propel
The ENERGY that builds momentum and keeps you moving in the direction of
what has attracted your curiosity
- Recognizing our personality preferences enables us to be more effective in how we exercise our ___ in making____ and
coming to ____ for our lives.
will, choices, decisions
The goal of studying Psychological Strengths is to be able to confidently answer the following question: “How can I make the best
_______when confronted by a variety of _____?”
decision, choices
Give an example of how we can exercise our will in a positive manner.
by encouraging and supporting others
Give an example of how we can exercise our will in a negative manner.
by manipulating others to get what we want
What are the two preferences that people have when taking in information?
sensing, intuition
What is the most important factor to analyze when you are reviewing how you take in information?
Being aware of where you are getting your information from by making an HONEST assessment of what you spend the
majority of your time focused upon
What are the two preferences that people have when evaluating information and coming to conclusions to make decisions?
thinking, feeling
Discuss how these preferences were outlined in the class lecture example regarding the Vegas Golden Knights and their decisions regarding their coach and most popular player. What do you think about this situation?
thinking perspective about the situation is one based entirely on performance - the coach and player were not performing
to the level they were expected to perform and a change needed to be made________
_______A feeling perspective about the situation is one based on how the other players will feel and therefore what the impact
of the “team spirit” would be if a there are changes made to a coach and player who are well-liked and led the team to great
accomplishments in the past
What are the two psychological processes that people prefer operating in?
judging, perceiving
10.What are the two preferences that give us energy?
introvert, extrovert
11.Discuss how the preferences that give us energy can also take our energy away when we are trying to act in manner that is not our
preferred psychological preference.
Introvert - May have a desire to be accepted by a group, so they will go out and socialize. But since their natural preference
is to be quiet, they become exhausted trying to be outgoing and talkative
Extrovert - May have a desire to have a closer relationship with another person, so they will spend alone time with that
person either at home or in a quiet setting. But since their natural preference is to be outgoing and talkative, they become bored
and feel like they need to go out and “do something”