Life Skills

Question 1

The salon is a highly social atmosphere that requires __________ and excellent people skills.

Answer 1

Strong self-discipline

Question 2

The ability to deal with difficult clients, coworkers, and even friends comes from having __________

Answer 2

Well-developed life skills.

Question 3

Having good life skills builds ___________ which helps you achieve your goals.

Answer 3

High self esteem

Question 4

Self-esteem is based on your inner strength and begins with trusting your ability to ___________

Answer 4

Reach your goals.

Question 5

__________ or negative thoughts can work against your ability to succeed.

Answer 5

Self-critical

Question 6

To achieve success, it is important to make a point of relating to others with a conscious feeling of ____________

Answer 6

Respect

Question 7

Three bad habits that can keep you from maintaining peak performance include lack of game plan, seeking perfectionism, and ___________

Answer 7

Procrastination.

Question 8

One recommended way to keep your energy up is to _____________

Answer 8

Have hobbies and enjoy recreational activities.

Question 9

One guideline for success suggests that you practice doing whatever helps you maintain ____________

Answer 9

A positive self-image

Question 10

Procrastination may be a symptom of

Answer 10

taking on too much.

Question 11

Perfectionism is ____________

Answer 11

An unhealthy compulsion to do things perfectly

Question 12

Having a game plan is the conscious act of

Answer 12

planning your life

Question 13

____________ Involves knowing what you want to achieve and keeping on track so that you can accomplish your goal

Answer 13

self-management

Question 14

What blocks the creative mind from exploring new ideas and discovering solutions?

Answer 14

Criticism

Question 15

One way recommended to manage your own success is to ________

Answer 15

Find your own creativity

Question 16

To succeed in life, you need a well thought out sense of purpose, and a reason for _____

Answer 16

being

Question 17

A personal mission statement should be __________

Answer 17

One to two sentences

Question 18

For reinforcement keep a copy of your mission statement __________

Answer 18

where you can read it daily

Question 19

What is the primary purpose of goal setting?

Answer 19

To help you decide what you want to achieve in life

Question 20

Which of the following is not a key question you should ask to determine if your life goal setting plan is a good one?

Answer 20

Is goal setting a practical way to spend my time at this point in my career?

Question 21

The two basic types of goals are

Answer 21

Long-term and short-term goals

Question 22

What is an example of a long-term goal?

Answer 22

I will work my way up to salon manager in 3-5 years

Question 23

The important thing to remember about goal settings is to ___________

Answer 23

Have a plan and go back over it often

Question 24

Time management experts agreed that all of these have _________

Answer 24

An inner organizer

Question 25

When asked to take on more work than you can handle it is recommended that you ________

Answer 25

Say no kindly and firmly

Question 26

Time management experts recommend that you give yourself some downtime whatever you are frustrated worried feeling guilty about something or ______________

Answer 26

Overwhelmed

Question 27

When you practice deep breathing, how many breaths does it typically take to restore balance in your breathing?

Answer 27

5-10

Question 28

What is not practice recommended by time management experts?

Answer 28

Fill every slot in your schedule with some kind of task no matter how small it is

Question 29

If your mind tends to wander in class, you should do what?

Answer 29

Write down the key words and phrases

Question 30

Before you begin studying, you should find a comfortable, quiet, sufficient, lighting, and what?

Answer 30

All the tools you need such as books, pens, paper and computer

Question 31

When studying it is recommended that you study one chapter section at a time noting keywords and phrases and ________

Answer 31

Test yourself on each section to ensure understanding

Question 32

Which term refers to the moral principles by which we live and work?

Answer 32

Ethics

Question 33

When you make sure that your behavior and actions match your values, you maintain your ________

Answer 33

Integrity

Question 34

By not sharing your personal problems with clients and never breaching confidentiality, you demonstrate that you are _________

Answer 34

Discrete

Question 35

Practicing ethics in the salon every day is manifest by being honest, courteous, and what

Answer 35

Sincere

Question 36

One of the ingredients that are part of a well-developed healthy attitude is what?

Answer 36

Striving for perfection

Question 37

To be truly to others, you must remember to take time every single day to do what?

Answer 37

Take care of yourself

Question 38

In order to help people, understand your position, it can be a good thing to be _________

Answer 38

Assertive

Question 39

Diplomacy involves being what? (which is the ability to deliver truthful, sometimes critical or difficult messages in a kind way)

Answer 39

Tactful

Question 40

Having ________ helps you deliever words more pleasantly.

Answer 40

A positive attitude

Question 41

A person’s personality includes inborn characteristics, attitudes, and _________

Answer 41

Behavioral traits

Question 42

Learning how to handle a confrontation and being able to share how you feel without going overboard are indicators of ________

Answer 42

Maturity

Question 43

Sensitivity is a combination of understanding, empathy and what?

Answer 43

Acceptance

Question 44

Values and goals are

Answer 44

Acquired as a person moves through life

Question 45

To be receptive means to be interested in other people and ___________

Answer 45

Be responsive to their opinions, feelings, and ideas