Initiative
the ability to assess and start things independently (主动)
enterprise, resourcefulness, first move
She showed great initiative by organizing the after‑school study group before exams.
Self‑awareness
conscious knowledge of one’s own character and feelings (自我认知)
introspection, mindfulness, self‑reflection
By keeping a daily journal, he developed better self‑awareness and handled pressure more calmly.
Accountability
the obligation to accept responsibility for one’s actions (责任承担)
responsibility, answerability, liability
He showed accountability by admitting his mistake on the group project and proposing a solution.
Self‑discipline
the ability to control one’s feelings and overcome one’s weaknesses (自律)
willpower, self‑control, determination
With strong self‑discipline, she resisted social media distractions and finished her assignments early
Growth Mindset
the belief that one’s talents and intelligence can be developed through dedication and hard work (成长型思维)
相信个人的才能和智慧可以透过后天学习进步
development mindset, progressive attitude
Embracing a growth mindset helped him view mistakes as opportunities to learn rather than failures.
Mindfulness
a mental state achieved by focusing one’s awareness on the present moment (正念)
例子: 冥想
present‑moment awareness, attentiveness, awareness
He uses five minutes of mindfulness before study sessions to clear his mind and improve concentration.
Meditation
a practice of focusing the mind and achieving a calm, clear state of consciousness (冥想)
contemplation, reflection, concentration
She begins each study session with ten minutes of meditation to settle her thoughts and boost her focus.
Visualization
the technique of using mental imagery to rehearse goals or outcomes (可视化)
mental imagery, mental rehearsal, imagery training
Before the exam, he used visualization to imagine himself confidently answering each question, which eased his anxiety.
Goal‑setting
the process of defining specific, measurable targets to guide your efforts (目标设定)
planning, target‑setting, objective‑planning
By goal‑setting at the start of each week, she knew exactly which topics to master before the next quiz.
Self‑motivation
the internal force that prompts you to start and persist in tasks (自我激励)
drive, initiative, enthusiasm
His strong self‑motivation led him to practice extra problems every evening, even without being asked.