Chapter 1 Flashcards
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What is a peak performer?
a person who is successful and desires to pursue a lifetime of learning.
Peak performers excel by focusing on?
Results. They know how to change their negative thoughts into positive, realistic affirmations.
Even with incredible setbacks and obstacles; peak performers are successful because they know they possess the personal power to produce ____ and find ____ in what they contribute to life.
results , passion
What is a primary strength of every peak performer?
A positive attitude. (Peak performers have a positive attitude toward their studies, their work, and virtually everything they do).
What is the key to a peak performers success?
The fundamental inclination to view life as a series of opportunities
What is self-management?
a thought process that involves techniques you can use to help you manage your thoughts and behaviors, remain focused , overcome obstacles and succeed.
Along with a positive attitude, some very important techniques are
self-assessment , critical thinking, visualization, and reflection.
What is self-assessment?
Recognition of the need to learn new tasks and subjects, relate well with others , set goals , manage time and stress, and create a balanced, productive life.
Change is possible if you take responsibility for ?
Your thoughts and behaviors and are willing to practice new ways of thinking and behaving.
What is critical thinking?
a logical , rational, systematic thought process that is necessary in understanding, analyzing, and evaluating information in order to solve a problem or situation.
Visualization and affirmations are powerful self-management tools that help you focus on ?
Positive action and outcomes
What is Visualization?
Using your imagination to see your goals clearly and to envision yourself successfully engaging in new, positive behavior.
What are Affirmations?
Positive self-talk-the internal dialogue-you carry on with yourself.
What do you demonstrate through self-management?
that you are not a victim or passive spectator; you are responsible for your self-talk, images, thoughts, and behaviors.
What is reflection?
To think about something in a purposeful way, with the intention of making connections, exploring options and creating new meaning.
Reflection is _____, _____, _____ -not simply letting your mind wander.
conscious, focused, purposeful
What is a mission statement?
A written statement focusing on desired values, philosophies, and principles.
What does a mission statement focus on?
the contributions you want to make based on your values, philosophy , and principles.
The left side of the brain is _____ and _____.
linguistic, factual
The right side of the brain is ___ and ___.
visual and intuitive
if you are left brain dominant you like ?
facts and order, think in a concrete manner and use a logical , detailed thought process
if you are right bran dominant you like?
more inclined to use an intuitive and insightful approach to solving problems and processing new information
What is a visual learner?
Someone that prefers to see information and read material. (they learn most effectively with pictures, graphs, illustrations, diagrams, time lines, photos, and pie charts.
What is an auditory learner?
Someone that prefers to rely on their hearing sense. (They may like to listen to information, as in lectures. They like to talk, recite, and summarize information aloud).
