Diamonds Are Made Under Pressure Participant s Guide NC Works Partnership Confernce Greensboro, NC October 11, 2017
2 Diamonds Are Made Under Pressure 5 things that are stressors in my life (What is causing stress in my life?) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. How do you personally response to stress? Two Types of Stress: 1) Acute stress Also known as the fight-or-flight response, acute stress is your body's immediate reaction to a significant threat, challenge or scare. The acute-stress response is immediate and intense, and in certain circumstances it can be thrilling. Examples of acute stressors are: a job interview, a fender bender or an exhilarating ski run A single episode of acute stress generally doesn't cause problems for healthy people. However, severe acute stress can cause mental health problems, such as post-traumatic stress disorder, and even physical difficulties such as a heart attack. 2) Chronic stress Mild acute stress can actually be beneficial it can spur you into action, motivate and energize you. The problem occurs when acute stressors pile up and stick around. This persistent stress can lead to health problems, such as headaches and insomnia. The chronicstress response is much more subtle than is the acute-stress response, but the effects may be longer lasting and more problematic.
3 The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another. ~William James ```````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````` What do you value? Begin to define your values by thinking about times in your personal and work life when: (1) You are your happiest. a. What were you doing? b. Were other people with you? Who? c. What other factors contributed to your happiness? (2) You are most proud. a. Why were you proud? b. Did other people share your pride? Who? (3) You feel fulfilled and satisfied. a. What need or desire was fulfilled? b. How and why did the experience give your life meaning? Look at the list on the next page and circle 10 to 12 words which you identify with or feel most describe you. Do not overthink your selections. As you read through the list, simply write down the words that feel like a core value to you personally. If you think of a value you possess that is not on the list, be sure to write it down as well. There are no right or wrong answers. You are defining the answer that is right for you! Compare the values against each other until you have your top 3-5 values. Write them below:
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5 Personal Core Values Checklist Remember no list can ever be complete. There may be additional personal values that are unique to you, so don t be limited by the list. Add anything else that just feels right. Acceptance Fast pace action Power Achievement Financial rewards Privacy Adventure Focus Productivity Altruism Freedom Promotion prospects Ambition Friendship Reaching potential Appreciation Fun Recognition Authenticity Happiness Respect Authority Harmony Responsibility Autonomy Health Results Balance Helping others Risk taking Beauty Honesty Romance Belonging Humor Routine Challenge Imagination Security Choice Independence Self-expression Collaboration Influence Service Commitment Intellect Sharing Community Intuition Solitude Compassion Justice Spirituality Competition Kindness Status Connection Leadership Success Contribution Learning Teaching Creativity Love Team work Equality Loyalty Tolerance Excellence Making a difference Tradition Excitement Nature Travel Expertise Nurturing Trust Fairness Order Variety Faith Passion Winning Fame Peace Wisdom Family Personal growth Zest for life Source: www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newted_85.htm and http://www.healthandwellnesscoaching.org/tools/02notes/index.htm www.circleoflife.net/
6 Remember: You are a diamond and they can t break you, and if there is no pressure, there is no diamond! Guess you ll just have to shine bright! ~Tammyology tammy@tammytally.com www.tammytally.com