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14STANDARD THEORY WORKBOOK CHAPTER 2 LIFE SKILLSDate:Rating:Text Pages: 12-241. The salon is a creative workplace where you will exercise your artistic talent, and it is ahighly social atmosphere that will require (strong self-discipline) and excellent (people skills) .2. Below is a list of different life skills. Put a check mark next to the skills you feel you arewell on your way to mastering, and put a circle next to the ones you need to improve.Being genuinely caring and helpful to othersSuccessfully adapting to different situationsSticking to a goal and seeing a job to completionBeing consistent with your workDeveloping a deep reservoir of common senseMaking good friendsFeeling good about yourselfMaintaining a cooperative attitudeDefining your own code of ethics and living within your definitionApproaching all your work with a strong sense of responsibilityMastering techniques that will help you become more organizedHaving a sense of humor to bring you through difficult situationsAcquiring patience, one of the greatest virtuesAlways striving for excellence3. What must you first do to be successful? (Take ownership of your education.)4. List the “rules” that will help take you down the road of success:(Attend all classes)(Arrive for class early)(Have all necessary materials ready)(Listen attentively to your instructor)(Highlight important points)(Take notes for later review)(Pay close attention during summary and review sessions)(When something is not clear, ask, ask, ask)THE PSYCHOLOGY OF SUCCESS5. All the talent in the world will not make you successful. What must talent be fueled by inorder to sustain your career? (Passion)6. List the basic principles that form the foundation of all personal and business success:(Build self-esteem)(Visualize)(Build on your strengths)(Be kind to yourself)(Define success for yourself)(Practice new behaviors)(Keep your personal life separate from your work)(Keep your energy up)(Respect others)(Stay productive)7. How is self-esteem related to success? (Self-esteem is based on inner strength andbegins with trusting your ability to reach your goals.)8. What will help you turn the possibilities in your life into realities? (Visualization)9. How can you maintain a positive self-image? (Practice doing what you are good at.)10. You should not depend on how other people define success. How do you definesuccess?11. How can you develop success? (Practice positive behaviors such as speaking withconfidence, standing tall, and using good grammar.)12. What is a counterproductive activity in the salon? (Talking about yourself and others atwork)13. Circle the correct answer: Successful stylists do / do not run themselves ragged; theydo / do not eat, sleep, and drink beauty. They do / do not take care of theirpersonal needs by spending time with family and friends, having hobbies, and enjoyingrecreational activities.14. List three ways to show respect for others:(Exercise good manners)(Do not interrupt people)(Practice being a good listener)15. Unscramble these terms and then match them with their definition below.naotiostcrinpra mfepnictsioer eagm apln(procrastination) To put off until tomorrow what you can do today.(perfectionism) The compulsion to do things perfectly(game plan) The conscious act of planning your life instead ofjust letting things happen.MOTIVATION AND SELF MANAGEMENT16. What is the difference between motivation and self-management? (Motivationinstinctively propels you to do something; self-management is a well-thought-outprocess.)17. The best motivation for you to learn comes from an (inner desire) to grow.18. Name four guidelines to follow to enhance your creativity.a) (Don’t be self-critical) c) (Don’t look to others for motivation)b) (Change your vocabulary) d) (Don’t try to go it alone)719. What does “change your vocabulary” mean? (To build a positive vocabulary by usingactive problem solving words) What are some examples? (Explore, analyze, determine)20. Why is it important to not be self-critical? (Criticism blocks the creative mind fromexploring ideas and discovering solutions.)MANAGING YOUR CAREER21. What is a mission statement, and how is it useful to your personally? (A missionstatement establishes the values a business or individual wants to operate by and setsfuture goals.)22. Write a personal mission statement:GOAL SETTING23. What is the purpose of setting goals? (It helps you decide what you want out of your life.)24. Why is it important to map out your goals? (To see where you need to focus yourattention and what you need to learn in order to fulfi ll your dreams)25. Describe the difference between short-term goals and long-term goals. (Short-termgoals are those you can accomplish in a year or less. A long-term goal is measured inlarger sections of time, 5 years, 10 years, or longer.)26. List five short-term goals and five long-term goals and the actions required to achievethem.Short-Term Goals ActionLong-Term Goals ActionTIME MANAGEMENT27. Read through the list of time management techniques. Rate each as either a personalstrength or an area you need to develop or improve.Time Management Techniques Strength Development OpportunityPrioritizing tasksDesigning my own time managementsystemNot taking on more than I can handleLearning problem solving techniquesGiving myself free time to regroupTaking notes of my thoughts and ideasMaking schedules for my regular commitmentsRewarding myself for good workUsing to-do lists to prioritize tasks and activitiesMaking time management a habitSTUDY SKILLS28. If you find studying overwhelming what can you do? (Focus on small tasks.)29. What can you do if you fi nd your mind wanders in class? (Write down key words orphrases. Stay after class and ask questions based on your notes.)30. List the habits you can develop to improve your study skills.(Establish a comfortable, quiet spot where you can study uninterrupted.)(Have everything you need before you begin.)(Remain as alert as possible by sitting upright.)(Start out by estimating how much study time you need.)(Study when you feel most energetic and motivated.)(Make good use of your time: study while you are waiting.)(Study a section of a chapter at a time, instead of the entire chapter.)(Make a note of key words and phrases as you go along.)(Test yourself on each section to ensure understanding.)ETHICS31. The moral principles by which we live and work are (ethics) .32. List the five ways to show you are ethical.1. (Provide skilled and competent services.)2. (Be honest, courteous, and sincere.)3. (Never share what clients have told you privately with others—even your closest friend.)4. (Participate in ongoing education and stay on track with new information, techniques,and skills.)5. (Always give correct information to clients about treatments and any products they maywant to purchase.)33. Describe how to maintain your integrity: (Make sure that your behavior and actionsmatch your values.)PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT AND ATTITUDE34. What are the “ingredients” of a healthy, well-developed attitude? (Diplomacy, tone ofvoice, emotional stability, sensitive, values and goals, receptivity, and communicationskills)35. What does it mean to be tactful? (Being straightforward, not critical) ................
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