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After taking this survey I can say that I am not surprised by my top strengths, but I am by my lower strengths. A big learning point was what I am or perceive myself to be weaker in. Doing school work and taking tests are not most people's favorite things. For me being someone who is 20 in a masters program I think to believe my lowest strength is love of learning would be skewed. Taking away from that, maybe I need to give myself more credit. While also appreciating the access to such quality education I have. This is what I believe to be a weakness of this test, it can be what one doubts in themselves rather than a real weakness. A strength of this test, if people are unbiased, is that we know ourselves pretty well, and should be able to accurately rank our strengths.

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I found this test to be very interesting. I liked and disliked words or phrases from my color of green. I am more than happy to think I come across as thoughtful, warm, approachable, empathetic, and calm. However I feel there's a time and a place. I have anxiety so I am calmer when medicated, but I am also calm to the eye. I let my anxiety build to where it only really affects me and others I am closest with such as my partner. I feel very self aware of the things that build my anxiety and know better to just walk away. For example a test I may feel really good about, but then coming into school and hearing people talk about it right before gets me anxious when I have been fine. Those are the traits being focused, thorough, and organized from blue that I align with a lot. Most people seemed to heavily lean to one color so it was interesting to see the mix for myself. This test is strong in the relation of words used, most people felt it was pretty accurate in the results it gave. With any self test a weakness can be biases that can affect the results. To take away from this test and learn this about myself is that I could strive for less perfection. As well as be more open to communication styles and focus on what is happening in the present rather than the future.

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This result was very satisfying to me. I thought it was interesting how I had one of every single different type of therapeutic style form. I was struggling while answering the questions, I was wanting to know more to make the best decision. I also felt every situation was very different and needed to be addressed as such. One thing that shocked me was how low I scored in empathizing. I am a very empathetic person, however when trying to make someone feel better I do see that I do not think verbally empathizing is always the most effective strategy. A limit of this test was how limited the options were. When working people will be mode switching and do combinations of answers. However it was strong in the way it made critical thinking vital when considering solutions.

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I found this survey to rely heavily on self refection. It would have been interesting to complete this survey after watching the interview sim video as well as receiving feedback. As I brlirvr my self evaluation would have been different. My results taking this test were that I needed to be more clear and concise when I speak, which looking back on the simualtion I did pretty well. Not to say it is always perfect, as there are always times I can get caught up on my words. I do believe that a true result was that I need to keep my mind free of distractions when listening. I can start thinking ahead to problem solving, or other possibile complications. Which can cause me to miss important or leading details. Once again I believe a limitation of this quiz was that it could have been skewed by self biases. It is hard to know what is happening, what you look like, and how you are perceived when having a conversation with someone. On the other hand a strength is that it causes someone to take a step back and reflect on how they communicate with others.

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This test showed I was most mindful when observing, and least acting with awareness. Another low rating was acting with awareness I think these results were pretty accurate. I can be a perfectionist, and think I have the best way of doing things. This can cause me to accept what others choose to do but I am often judging what the outcome could be. I do not think I am doing this meanly however I could work to become more open minded. Similar to all of the other tests it has the weakness of being self rated. It has the strength of switching scores and eliminating people from attempting to skew results,

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By the end of this semester I will read a book called “Improve Your People Skills” by Patrick King in order to improve expand my TUS skills/ range of skills specifically my ability to build rapport and work effectively with others.

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By the end of the semester I will take on at least 2 leadership roles at school (in class, out of class group activities, or outside work with the school) I will then track this in my notes app in order to build leadership skills within a group dynamic.

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By the end of the semester I will listen to a minimum of 5 Dr. ThOTs podcast episodes on my way to school in order to help myself learn more about OT and become a better more informed student.

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By the end of the semester I will attend at least 15 varying pilates classes with my new membership in order to maintain a happy, healthy, balanced self.

--> I got this at the beginning of last week and have only been once (too expensive of a membership to not be going more!!)

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I will be choosing to utilize the free audibook and listening to it while tanning or going on walks with my new puppy. However there is digital and physical copies available as well.

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If you (1) have trouble connecting with people beyond small talk or (2) are often left speechless and dumbfounded on how to handle certain people and situations, that feeling of dread isn't something you have to live with. Improve Your People Skills is your key to social intelligence and the better relationships to enrich your life that will inevitably follow.

Master the soft skills that will make you a "people person".

Improve Your People Skills is a book of action that allows you to truly understand others and speak their language, no matter what it is. You'll learn how to apply great charm to make new friends and engage old ones. It will fundamentally change your approach to people and give you the specific phrases and tools for change. It goes beyond emotional intelligence and gives you a blueprint for interaction.

Become a captivating, comforting, and desired presence.

Whether it's winning at work politics, making new friends or strengthening current relationships, people skills are your quickest and surest route to success - no matter the situation.

Patrick King is an internationally best-selling author and sought-after social skills coach and trainer. He knows firsthand the value of people skills because they rescued him from lackluster grades and jumpstarted his career - the value of "just fitting in anywhere" cannot be understated.

Handle any situation smoothly - even confrontations.

Why self-interests matter, and what secondary self-interests are

How to reform the toxic social habits you probably have

Uncover your rapport-killing assumptions and mental leaps

Bad listening and effective listening

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Amazon.com: Improve Your People Skills: Build and Manage Relationships, Communicate Effectively, Understand Others, and Become the Ultimate People Person (Audible Audio Edition): Patrick King, Gregory Sutton, Patrick King: Books

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Following these 10 rules I will be stepping up and taking on leaderships roles twice this semester.

--> I plan on beginning to find/establish a leadership role in the Alfred family home volunteer oppuritiy I just took on with Dr. LP and peers.

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Over the years, I have had the opportunity to work directly with a number of leaders in science. I define these as people who lead their own laboratories, departments, and schools within universities, universities themselves, national laboratories, and funding agencies, like the National Institutes of Health (NIH), hereafter referred to as organizations. Some are distinguished scientists with Nobel Prizes, National Medals, and members of various academies. What makes some of them good leaders? My answer is personal and subjective. Note the “some of them” reference. Being a good scientist does not necessarily equate to good leadership, although there is some correlation, particularly in an era when science is a team sport requiring multiple types of expertise that needs to be led. Likewise, good leadership does not necessarily need to reflect good management skills. You can have thought leaders, but those leaders need to be able to delegate management tasks.

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You can listen to this podcast for free on spotify. I became familar with this podcast as I will be interviewing Dr. Ryan Lavalley in a couple weeks for the Foundations course.

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Link to Article About Benifits of Exercise

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Exercise and stress: Get moving to manage stress

Exercise in almost any form can act as a stress reliever. Being active can boost your feel-good endorphins and distract you from daily worries.
By Mayo Clinic Staff
You know that exercise does your body good, but you're too busy and stressed to fit it into your routine. Hold on a second - there's good news when it comes to exercise and stress.

Virtually any form of exercise, from aerobics to yoga, can act as a stress reliever. If you're not an athlete or even if you're out of shape, you can still make a little exercise go a long way toward stress management. Discover the connection between exercise and stress relief - and why exercise should be part of your stress management plan.

Exercise and stress relief

Exercise increases your overall health and your sense of well-being, which puts more pep in your step every day. But exercise also has some direct stress-busting benefits.

It pumps up your endorphins. Physical activity may help bump up the production of your brain's feel-good neurotransmitters, called endorphins. Although this function is often referred to as a runner's high, any aerobic activity, such as a rousing game of tennis or a nature hike, can contribute to this same feeling.

It reduces negative effects of stress. Exercise can provide stress relief for your body while imitating effects of stress, such as the flight or fight response, and helping your body and its systems practice working together through those effects. This can also lead to positive effects in your body - including your cardiovascular, digestive and immune systems - by helping protect your body from harmful effects of stress.

It's meditation in motion. After a fast-paced game of racquetball, a long walk or run, or several laps in the pool, you may often find that you've forgotten the day's irritations and concentrated only on your body's movements.

As you begin to regularly shed your daily tensions through movement and physical activity, you may find that this focus on a single task, and the resulting energy and optimism, can help you stay calm, clear and focused in everything you do.

It improves your mood. Regular exercise can increase self-confidence, improve your mood, help you relax, and lower symptoms of mild depression and anxiety. Exercise can also improve your sleep, which is often disrupted by stress, depression and anxiety. All of these exercise benefits can ease your stress levels and give you a sense of command over your body and your life.

Put exercise and stress relief to work for you

A successful exercise program begins with a few simple steps.

Consult with your doctor. If you haven't exercised for some time or you have health concerns, you may want to talk to your doctor before starting a new exercise routine.

Walk before you run. Build up your fitness level gradually. Excitement about a new program can lead to overdoing it and possibly even injury.

For most healthy adults, the Department of Health and Human Services recommends getting at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity or 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity a week, or a combination of moderate and vigorous activity. Examples of moderate aerobic activity include brisk walking or swimming, and vigorous aerobic activity can include running or biking. Greater amounts of exercise will provide even greater health benefits.

Also, aim to do strength training exercises for all major muscle groups at least two times a week.

Do what you love. Almost any form of exercise or movement can increase your fitness level while decreasing your stress. The most important thing is to pick an activity that you enjoy. Examples include walking, stair climbing, jogging, dancing, bicycling, yoga, tai chi, gardening, weightlifting and swimming.

And remember, you don't need to join a gym to get moving. Take a walk with the dog, try body-weight exercises or do a yoga video at home.

Pencil it in. In your schedule, you may need to do a morning workout one day and an evening activity the next. But carving out some time to move every day helps you make your exercise program an ongoing priority. Aim to include exercise in your schedule throughout your week.

Stick with it

Starting an exercise program is just the first step. Here are some tips for sticking with a new routine or refreshing a tired workout:

Set SMART goals. Write down SMART goals - specific, measurable, attainable, relevant and time-limited goals.

If your primary goal is to reduce stress in your life, your specific goals might include committing to walking during your lunch hour three times a week. Or try online fitness videos at home. Or, if needed, find a babysitter to watch your children so that you can slip away to attend a cycling class.

Find a friend. Knowing that someone is waiting for you to show up at the gym or the park can be a powerful incentive. Try making plans to meet friends for walks or workouts. Working out with a friend, co-worker or family member often brings a new level of motivation and commitment to your workouts. And friends can make exercising more fun!

Change up your routine. If you've always been a competitive runner, take a look at other, less competitive options that may help with stress reduction, such as Pilates or yoga classes. As an added bonus, these kinder, gentler workouts may enhance your running while also decreasing your stress.

Exercise in short bursts. Even brief bouts of physical activity offer benefits. For instance, if you can't fit in one 30-minute walk, try a few 10-minute walks instead. Being active throughout the day can add up to provide health benefits. Take a mid-morning or afternoon break to move and stretch, go for a walk, or do some squats or pushups.

Interval training, which entails brief (60 to 90 seconds) bursts of intense activity at almost full effort, can be a safe, effective and efficient way of gaining many of the benefits of longer duration exercise. What's most important is making regular physical activity part of your lifestyle.

Whatever you do, don't think of exercise as just one more thing on your to-do list. Find an activity you enjoy - whether it's an active tennis match or a meditative meander down to a local park and back - and make it part of your regular routine. Any form of physical activity can help you unwind and become an important part of your approach to easing stress.

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Goals to bring forward?

Listening to podcasts to learn more about myself

More areas of OT practice

Continue to work towards being a NICU OTP

Learn about expectations

Ways to gain experience

Assignments I enjoyed:

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How will I promote my well-being?

Rest <3

Time with family & friends

Allowing grace & space for myself

What will keep you energized/inspired?

OT Podcasts/ continuing education in a fun manner

By having blance in work/school/home life

What will you protect for habits/routine?

Spending Saturdays strictly with family/friends

Sleeping, eating, relaxing when needed

Avoiding burnout

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Preformance & Social Participation Activity

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Preformance & Social Participation Activity

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This activity was very successful and I think it would be easily adapted to other populations.

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☆ As a future occupational therapy practitioner, I will advocate for myself and clients wholeheartedly, as I will practice altruism daily. Clients will feel comfortable, heard, and safe with me as a practitioner.

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My results show that I have a strength for enabling others to act. I do this by building trust with peers and having healthy communication. I enjoy making others feel confident in what they are contributing to a project. Collaboration is key to working with a group. I have done this as a team captain, or class vice president in high school, and even as a member of friend groups. It becomes easier to connect and work with others when you build each other up and can trust each other.

It becomes uncomfortable for me when people question the process. Which is why I believe this is my lowest ranking on the LPI. To me, I believe collaboration is a way to change and enable others respectfully. It can appear as though you do not trust others around you. However, it is important to question the way of going about something. You have to be able to improve the process by identifying what's not working. Over the course of college, even in this master's program, I have questioned the way I complete school work. I have addressed the way I was studying, questioning what works and what does not to improve it.

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Over the span of my time as an MSOT student at UNE, I will take the lead or advocate for myself and/ or others a minimum of 5 times.

I will graduate from the UNE MSOT program confident that I can take the lead, as needed, as a new practitioner.

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Leadership to me is when someone with qualities such as being kind, straightforward, confident, motivated, clear, and often a role model steps into an influential role. In which one usually has more roles, choices, and responsibilities to make than others working with them, while also assisting others with their tasks.

☆ "The pessimist complains about the wind. The optimist expects it to change. The leader adjusts the sails.”
-John Maxwell

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Advocacy to me is someone with qualities such as being thoughtful, genuine, honest, bold, and strong. Who chooses to stand up for others, self, or what they believe is “right”. This can include a 1-1 conversation, group dynamic, or a larger ethical issue such as accessibility.

☆ “I am no longer accepting the things I can not change. I am changing the things I can not accept.” - Angela Davis