Habits and Paradigms

Which of the following is a habit?

• Brushing our teeth in the morning when we get up.

• Going out to the movies with friends on a Friday.

• Changing our mind about something we don't like.

• Confidently speaking our opinion to others.

Which of the following explains a paradigm?

• It is something we repeat doing without even knowing it.

• It is a belief or set of assumptions about the way the world works.

• It is something new that we learn in school.

• It is how we learn differently from other people.

How many habits will we be studying in this class on your Peak Performance?

• 2

• 9

• 7

• 4

Which of the following is a good example of being Pro-Active?

• Blaming others for our own mistakes.

• Continuing to do the things we feel are most comfortable.

• Waiting for someone else to solve our problems.

• Seeking out solutions to our problems on a daily basis.

What is probably the best way to develop a plan for solving a problem?

• Throw your hands up in the air in exasperation.

• Wait for other group members to solve the problem.

• Just start to work to get things done.

• Develop a final picture of the solution and work backwards.

When faced with something that feels overwhelming, what should you do first?

• Start to do anything to get the job done.

• Wait for awhile...the solution will reveal itself.

• Prioritize and get done with the largest obstacles and then refine.

• Think about finding another project that is not so difficult.

If a task is just too big, you could...

• Acknowledge you just can't do this!!

• Hand the project off to someone else.

• Think about doing small things that help you build confidence first.

• Ignore the challenge and just dive into the project.

When facing a conflict with a friend, you should...

• Give up on the friendship.

• Ignore the problem and hope for the best.

• Sacrifice your own needs for the good of the other person.

• Think of a way that you could both win in the situation.

Why do paradigms matter?

• Our beliefs influence our emotions and our actions.

• They help to organize complex projects.

• They are obstacles that get in the way of completing tasks.

• They help us to answer very difficult questions in life.

All of the following are helpful habits EXCEPT:

• Being proactive in finding solutions

• Seeking to find a win win scenario in conflicts

• Blaming outside circumstances for our mistakes

• Developing a growth mindset