Personal Leadership Development

Hinson, Contessa

Tempo- Checklist for Using Cues

Spring Term- 2021

Tempo- Checklist for Using Cues

Spring Term- 2021

How do you use reminders and attention focusers? I use them to stay on track to get things completed. Everyone needs motivation and a reason to reengage themselves. Reminders and attention focusers are a great tool. I prefer to use reminders, mental notes.

What are some ways you could improve on your use of reminders and attention focusers? One way to improve my use of reminders and attention focusers would be to switch it up. Do not use the same one weekly. The change can be small, should as ill have a snack if I complete this task, or ok when I am done doing this, I will start this, etc. Lastly accountability if I missed someone set a reminder to make up for it.

List some negative cues in your work or school environment that encourage your undesirable behaviors. Negative cues in work would be long hours, little chance for advancement, the job market and morale. Negative cues in school environment would be stories from others about failures in personal experience, and outcomes of less than satisfactory grades.

How might you reduce or eliminate those negative cues? To reduce negative cues, I would focus on ones I can control instead of what I cannot. Surround myself with positive cues as much as possible. Remove myself from negative cues. Focus on the task at hand, instead of what is not important now.

List some positive negative cues in your work or school environment that encourage your desirable behaviors. Seeing myself making good progress, seeing others succeed, having good relationships, and having an outlet.

How might you increase theses positive cues? Bring positive energy because positive energy feeds off positive energy. Express my concerns to my supervisors or friends, to make them aware of my feelings. Do my part, by being a team player in all aspects. Look for inspiration wherever it may be, from coworkers to personal friends.