Insights, Quotes, Mantras and Maxims Flashcards
Observe Initial Impressions
Scan body language, posture, and overall energy in the room.
Listen to Conversations
Pay attention to volume, pacing, and dominant speakers.
Assess Group Roles and Interactions
Identify leaders, influencers, quiet members, and relationship dynamics.
Gauge Emotional Atmosphere
Detect emotions like tension, enthusiasm, or indifference.
Align with the Group’s Energy
Match tone, posture, and speech to the room’s overall mood.
Observe Social Boundaries
Note who engages with whom and which topics are avoided.
Adapt to Context
Adjust formality, humor, and assertiveness based on the setting.
Test Your Approach
Subtly shift behavior and monitor responses.
Fine-Tune Continuously
Make ongoing adjustments based on real-time feedback.
Identify the “Game” Being Played
Observe group goals, rewards, and unspoken rules.
Determine Participants’ Goals
Recognize who seeks attention, status, validation, or control.
Recognize Reactions & Reinforcement
Identify which behaviors get positive or negative responses.
Choose a Role Based on Strengths
Play a role that fits your natural skills (e.g., mediator, supporter).
Fit the Norms of the Setting
Follow social expectations to integrate smoothly.
Be Strategic in Role Selection
Assume roles that give you access or influence.
Recognize Traps & Tension
Detect when a dynamic becomes unhealthy or stagnant.
Watch for Manipulation
Identify guilt-tripping, passive aggression, or shifting blame.
Check Your Comfort Level
Avoid roles that compromise your authenticity or values.
Common Game: Power Struggle
A contest for dominance—best role: advisor, supporter, or neutral.
Common Game: Drama Triangle
Victim, Persecutor, Rescuer cycle—best role: boundary setter.
Common Game: Social Hierarchy
“In-group vs. out-group” dynamics—best role: observer or chameleon.
Shift Roles Fluidly
Adapt to changing dynamics to maintain control or harmony.
Exit Gracefully When Needed
Withdraw from toxic or unproductive interactions without friction.
You value structure and problem-solving over purely social roles.
Choose environments where progress tracking, measurable results, and logic are emphasized.
You value autonomy and competency over social interaction.
Prioritize roles where independence and skill mastery are rewarded.
You engage more deeply once familiar with material.
Initial resistance fades as competence grows—lean into learning rather than avoiding.
Your attraction to healthcare is based on structure, analysis, and progress rather than social engagement.
Seek clinical or technical roles rather than emotionally intensive patient-facing positions.
Your natural inclination is deep focus and logical problem-solving.
Avoid chaotic, highly unpredictable environments.
You need practical strategies for preventing burnout.
Regular reflection, structured downtime, and adjusting workload prevent long-term stress.
Therapy is a key tool for long-term success, especially before big transitions.
Short-term investment in mental health prevents major setbacks later.
Your decision-making is grounded in logic but influenced by long-term vision.
Don’t let short-term emotional resistance prevent you from executing long-term beneficial actions.
Persistence and incremental progress matter more than instant results.
Consistent effort compounds over time—don’t get discouraged by slow starts.
You are skeptical of social networking but open to strategic connections.
Use LinkedIn or professional groups selectively for career opportunities.
You value efficiency and minimal wasted effort.
Streamline processes, automate where possible, and focus on high-impact activities.
You prefer structured learning over open-ended exploration.
Use courses, milestones, and measurable goals to stay engaged.
Your motivation grows when you see direct applications of knowledge.
Focus on hands-on learning and applied skills rather than abstract concepts.
You’re resilient but need proactive strategies to avoid cognitive overload.
Set mental recovery checkpoints—journaling, meditation, and structured reflection help prevent shutdowns.
Information sticks better when tied to emotion.
Notice what I feel when learning something.
Pattern recognition can blur memories together.
Be mindful of how similar emotions link unrelated memories.
I struggle with retrieving knowledge but recognize it when prompted.
External prompts help—review notes, talk to people, revisit content.
I tend to rewrite the same notes without realizing.
Centralize my notes in one place to avoid duplication.
Self-states affect my emotions, decisions, and memory.
Log shifts in my journal to track patterns over time.
I feel disconnected from my body and reality at times.
Grounding exercises (breathwork, sensory focus) help.
It’s hard to stick to long-term plans because my states shift.
Use logs to remind myself of past intentions.
I struggle to maintain relationships due to shifting boundaries.
Communicate shifts where possible; check logs for past perspectives.
Intuitive learning is my strength, but recall is a challenge.
Try retrieval practice (flashcards, summarizing aloud).
I can’t trust my natural rhythms for productivity.
Structure and scripts keep me on track.
Planning helps, but I still worry.
Trust that I’ve prepared and will adapt as needed.
Younger me feels needy, but that’s okay.
Self-compassion: affirm that seeking support is not a burden.
Encoding: Chunking
Break large pieces of information into smaller, meaningful units.
Encoding: Multi-Sensory Learning
Engage multiple senses (read aloud, write, visualize, listen).
Encoding: Spaced Repetition
Review material at increasing intervals for better retention.
Encoding: Mnemonics & Analogies
Use memory aids (acronyms, rhymes, stories, or analogies).
Encoding: Personalization
Relate new information to personal experiences to deepen understanding.
Encoding: Summarization
Write or say key points in your own words immediately after learning.
Encoding: Teaching Someone Else
Reinforce understanding by explaining concepts to another person.
Organization: Mind Mapping
Create visual diagrams to link concepts and improve recall.
Organization: Categorization
Group similar information together to create structure.
Organization: Checklists & External Storage
Use notes, Notion, or apps to offload memory demands.
Organization: Limit Cognitive Overload
Focus on one core concept at a time to prevent overwhelm.
Retrieval: Active Recall
Quiz yourself instead of passively rereading.
Retrieval: Interleaving
Mix different but related topics while studying.
Retrieval: Real-World Application
Apply knowledge in real scenarios.
Retrieval: Journaling & Reflection
Write daily reflections to reinforce key concepts.
Cognitive Support: Exercise
Physical activity enhances brain function and memory.
Cognitive Support: Sleep
Prioritize high-quality sleep for better retention.
Cognitive Support: Nutrition
Eat brain-boosting foods (omega-3s, antioxidants, whole foods).
Cognitive Support: Mindfulness & Stress Reduction
Manage stress with meditation or relaxation techniques.
Grounding Thought
“I am here. I am safe. I can focus on one thing at a time.”
Analytical Reframing
“What is the problem, and what are the possible solutions?”
Stress Reset
“This is temporary. I’ve dealt with challenges before and can handle this one step at a time.”
Growth Mindset Affirmation
“Mistakes are opportunities to learn, and I can improve by taking small steps forward.”
Task Initiation Strategy
“What’s the first thing I can do to move forward?”
Project Competency and Trust
Maintain strong foundational knowledge, ask informed questions, and demonstrate a willingness to learn.
Communicate Concisely
Keep explanations clear and to the point while ensuring accuracy.
Cultivate a Calm and Confident Presence
Stay composed under pressure and exude confidence.
Learning & Memory: “Repetition is the mother of skill.” – Tony Robbins
Spaced repetition, active recall, Feynman technique
Learning & Memory: “If you can’t explain it simply, you don’t understand it well enough.” – Einstein
Teaching concepts to others, simplifying complex ideas
Learning & Memory: “Think on paper.”
Journaling, mind maps, structured note-taking
Mindset & Growth: “You do not rise to the level of your goals; you fall to the level of your systems.” – James Clear
Habit stacking, environmental design, identity-based habits
Mindset & Growth: “Amateurs wait for inspiration; professionals get to work.”
Show up consistently, create structured workflows
Mindset & Growth: “Don’t just solve the problem, prevent it.”
Root cause analysis, first principles thinking
Mindset & Growth: “Obstacles do not block the path; they are the path.” – Zen proverb
Reframing challenges as necessary for growth
Emotional Regulation & Focus: “This too shall pass.”
Grounding exercises, mindfulness practices, breathing techniques
Emotional Regulation & Focus: “A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor.” – F.D. Roosevelt
Embracing stress as part of mastery, cognitive reappraisal
Social & Influence: “Seek first to understand, then to be understood.” – Stephen Covey
Active listening, mirroring, asking thoughtful questions
Social & Influence: “Don’t argue to win, argue to understand.”
Steelmanning, Socratic questioning
Social & Influence: “People don’t remember what you said, they remember how you made them feel.”
Emotional intelligence, calibrating tone and delivery
Decision-Making & Strategy: “Action cures fear.”
Taking small, immediate steps, exposure therapy
Decision-Making & Strategy: “What gets measured gets managed.”
Tracking progress with Notion, habit tracking apps, journaling
Decision-Making & Strategy: “Fast decisions prevent analysis paralysis, slow decisions prevent regret.”
Decision matrices, gut-check method, defining reversible vs. irreversible choices
Productivity & Execution: “If it takes less than two minutes, do it now.” – David Allen
2-minute rule, task batching
Productivity & Execution: “Work expands to fill the time available.” – Parkinson’s Law
Setting artificial deadlines, time-blocking
Productivity & Execution: “Make it easy to start, and the rest will follow.”
Reducing friction for habits, environmental design
“Systems, not jobs.”
Build a resilient lifestyle, not just a career.
“Strong roots, adaptable branches.”
Stay grounded in your core values while remaining flexible.
“Surrender takes new forms.”
Let go of control over the unknown and trust the process.
“Certainty is a comfort, not a requirement.”
Accepting ambiguity is part of resilience.
“I walk both paths: the seen and the unseen.”
Balance logic with intuition in your decision-making.
“Survival first, then health, then thriving.”
Prioritize your well-being in that order.
“Throw the doors open for those who follow.”
Lead boldly and generously, leaving a path for others.
“Cold, damp, eaten by bugs—but it’s enough.”
Find contentment even in hardship.
“Nothing is wasted; everything transforms.”
Trust that every experience shapes your path.
Diversify Income Streams
Explore PTA, CPT, homesteading, online coaching, and writing.
Build a Parallel Economy Strategy
Engage with local trade/barter networks for resilience.
Explore Manual Therapy & Bodywork
Look into massage, myofascial release, or alternative rehab techniques.
Develop a Writing Practice
Publish content on resilience, movement, philosophy, and nature.
Set Up a Skills Apprenticeship Plan
Learn one hands-on skill (woodworking, permaculture, blacksmithing, etc.).
Test Local Community Engagement
Join foraging, shroom hunting, gardening, or permaculture groups.
Experiment with a Hybrid Business Model
Blend coaching, retreats, digital products, and physical goods.
Define Your Long-Term Vision
Draft a 5-year plan integrating your interests.
Create an Adaptability Plan
List career pivots (OTA, resilience coaching, wellness retreats, trade work).
Refine Your Resilience Toolkit
Hone mental grounding techniques, surrender practices, and practical survival skills.
“Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” – Gandhi
Embrace continuous learning and adaptability.
“He who has a why to live can bear almost any how.” – Nietzsche
Purpose fuels resilience.
“Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.” – Roosevelt
Self-sufficiency and resourcefulness matter.
“It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change.” – Darwin
Adaptability is key to survival.
“Pursue some path, however narrow and crooked, in which you can walk with love and reverence.” – Thoreau
Follow a path that aligns with your values.
“For a tree to become tall it must grow tough roots among the rocks.” – Nietzsche
Hardship builds strength.
“The way is not in the sky. The way is in the heart.” – Buddha
Trust inner guidance.
“A warrior is not about perfection, or victory, or invulnerability. He’s about absolute vulnerability.” – Dan Millman
Embrace uncertainty.
