Foundations: Life Skills Flashcards
Mnemonic
any memorization device that helps a person recall information
repitition
repeatedly saying , writing, or otherwise reviewing new information until it is learned
perfectionism
an unhealthy compulsion to do things perfectly
organization
a method used to store new information for short term and long term memory
mission statement
a statement that establishes the purpose and values by which an individual or institution lives and works; it provides a sense of direction by defining guiding principles and clarifying goals as well as how an organization operates
procrastination
putting off until tomorrow what you can do today
self actualization
fullfilling ones full potential
prioritize
to make a list of tasks that need to be done in the order most to least important
ethics
the moral principles by which we live and work
game plan
the conscious act of planning your life, instead of just letting things happen
goal setting
the identification of long term and short term goals that helps you decide what you want out of life
mind mapping
a graphic representation of an idea or problem that helps organize one’s thoughts