Personal Development Assessment

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Match the following reactions to reading a self-help book with the corresponding action taken:

Immediate Action = Act immediately, even if imperfectly. Note-Taking = Take notes but rarely implement them. Fleeting Motivation = Feel motivated, but it fades after a few days. No Action = Do not take any action.

Match the following approaches to dealing with difficulties in achieving a goal with their corresponding behaviors:

Solution-Oriented = Look for solutions, even small steps. Passive Waiting = Wait for things to sort themselves out. Resignation = Give up because ‘it won’t work anyway.’ Avoidance = Distracting yourself to avoid thinking about the difficulty..

Match the following approaches to planning with their corresponding behaviors:

Systematic Action = Act systematically, regardless of mood. Burnout Cycle = Do a lot at once, then lose energy. Planning Paralysis = Plan but rarely start. Impulsive Action = I dive headfirst into something without a plan.

Match the following reactions to making a mistake with their corresponding behaviors:

Analytical Approach = Analyze, draw conclusions, and try again. Hesitation = Wonder if it’s worth continuing. Dismissal = Believe ‘it’s not for me.’ Denial = Pretending it didn't happen. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following statements about daily habits with the corresponding actions:

Consistent Rituals = Have 2-3 steady rituals (e.g., morning meditation). Spontaneous Actions = Act spontaneously—sometimes there’s a plan, sometimes not. Procrastination = Often say ‘I’ll change from tomorrow.’ Rigid Schedule = Stick to a very strict schedule that brooks no deviation. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following responses to criticism of an idea with the corresponding behaviors:

Constructive Inquiry = Ask for specifics and seek ways to improve. Defensive Argument = Argue but quickly give in. Resignation = Take it personally and give up. Avoidance = Ignore it to avoid any unpleasant feelings. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following reactions to procrastination with the corresponding actions:

Micro-Tasks = Break the task into micro-steps and start with one. False Promise = Promise to do it ‘for sure tomorrow.’ Distraction = Watch a show to drown out feelings of guilt. Panic = Become overwhelmed with anxiety. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following statements about priorities with the corresponding behaviors:

Focused Priorities = Have a clear list and reject what doesn’t fit. Overwhelmed Priorities = Often get lost in a flood of matters. External Priorities = Mainly do what others expect. No Priorities = Drift from task to task without any guiding priorities. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following statements about adaptive planning with their corresponding actions:

Adaptive Strategy = Quickly adjust the strategy. Frustrated Action = Get angry but eventually act. Loss of Motivation = Lose all motivation. Plan Abandonment = Give up and abandon planning altogether. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following approaches to reading this book with the corresponding actions:

Complete Engagement = Do all the exercises, even difficult ones. Selective Engagement = Read but choose only ‘easy’ tasks. Abandonment = Finish reading and return to old habits. Critical Scrutiny = Approach the book with a skeptical and critical perspective. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following reactions to success with their corresponding actions:

Pride = Take pride in having acted immediately, even if imperfectly. Contentment = Make a habit of taking notes rather than implementing them. Complacency = Feel motivated, but it fades after recognizing success. Increased Ambition = Use it to drive you to bigger and better things. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following actions with goal-setting with their corresponding steps:

Breakdown = Look for solutions, even small steps towards large complex tasks. Apathy = Wait idly as challenges compound. Self Doublt = Avoid attempts because they ‘won’t work anyway.’ Embracement = Greet challenges head-on. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following ways to incorporate exercise with their corresponding habits:

Consistency = Set a schedule, and never miss days. Lack of Planning = Avoid planning for exercise, and make excuses not to show up Overdoing = Set a goal that is hard to achieve and then burnout. Balanced approach = Use exercises and fitness routines, regardless of the situation. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following responses to a question, with their action:

Review = Analyze, draw conclusions, and review if the mistake can still be fixed. Uncertainty = Wonder if it’s worth continuing to answer questions. Discouragement = The questions are not for me. Avoidance = The questions in the evaluation are too difficult so I give up. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following emotional dispositions that affect routine:

Consistency = Set routines to perform meditation at your set time every day. Inability to set routine = Avoid setting routines, and don't know what to do. Procrastination = Acknowledge that routine is a requirement to success, but delay efforts. Structure = Set 2-3 separate times during the day to meditate. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following critical dispositions toward new ideas with their corresponding action:

Positivity = Approach new topics and questions with a willingness to learn. Avoiding questions = Ignore questions proposed during sessions. Taking it personally = Give up from proposed criticism. Focus = Become extremely frustrated from interruptions and new ideas. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following responses with procrastination:

Micro-tasks schedule = I create a schedule that divides up all large tasks, and perform as needed. Wishful Thinking = Promise to do the tasks tomorrow. Divert attention to distractions = Try to ignore the question, and watch videos on the internet. Rigid focus = Be strict about setting rigid timers for each task until completion. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following situations with a correct immediate response:

Set priorities = Clear off all tasks that do not matter. Lose grasp of tasks = Forget about which tasks I am responsible for. Focus on others = Perform tasks that others want to see done. Decline extra requests = Inform others of what I can help with, and what tasks are outside of my ability. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following reactions to a shift in plans, with a reasonable response:

Restructuring of tasks = Quickly change and change strategy to adapt to a new change. Avoid distractions = Avoid all interruptions. Loss of motivation = Give up after a change occurs. Focus and re-plan = Take 5-10 minutes to come up with a plan and move on. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following routines while reading a book, with a good reading response:

Full involvement = I perform all practices in the book, without skipping any. Choosy practice = I only read parts of the book that apply to me. Abandonment = I finish reading the book and do nothing new. Full immersion = I fully immerse myself in the routines discussed in the book. Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Action after learning

Act immediately, embracing imperfection.

Facing obstacles

Seek solutions, take small actions.