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## GLC2O - Career Studies ### Key Question #1 1. **Balancing Your Life** (25 marks) * In your own words, state what balancing your life means. (1 mark) * Give an example of how your decision to balance your life affects others. (1 mark) * What might you say to a friend who was o...

## GLC2O - Career Studies ### Key Question #1 1. **Balancing Your Life** (25 marks) * In your own words, state what balancing your life means. (1 mark) * Give an example of how your decision to balance your life affects others. (1 mark) * What might you say to a friend who was overloaded with too many activities and responsibilities? Explain the importance of balance and three (3) practical ways to achieve it. (5 marks) * List what you value, your goals and priorities and your personal resources. Identify your activities, commitments, expectations and personal needs. Using this information, develop a personal plan of action to balance your life. (15 marks) * Summarize three (3) strategies you might use to maintain balance in your life. (3 marks) 2. **About Me** (15 marks) * List five (5) of your skills * List five (5) of your interests. * List five (5) of your values. * List five (5) of your abilities and attributes. * List five (5) of your talents. * Name one important accomplishment in your life. * List three (3) role models in your life. * List three (3) dreams or goals for the future. * List three (3) careers that interest you at this moment. 3. **Then - Now - Future** (15 marks) * **Directions**: Copy the diagram following, into your notebook and complete each of the circles by answering the questions below. Give as much detail as you can. * **Circle 1**: What did you think, feel and believe five years ago? What happened then? How did you feel? * **Circle 2**: What do you think, feel and believe now? How is it different for you now? * **Circle 3**: What might you think, feel and believe in five years? What pattern do you see? * Write any of the information that is found in all three circles in the centre where the circles overlap. Copyright © 2005, Durham Continuing Education Page 20 of 125