Common Read In-Class Activity 3
Overwhelmed
“The only person who is going to keep you from feeling overworked and overwhelmed is YOU” Scott Eblin
Focus on What You Can Control
What 3 things are causing professional stress or feeling overwhelmed in your life?
Are there things that can be delegated to others on the before mentioned items?
Are their people you can collaborate with on the before mentioned items? Who (be specific)?
To avoid further stress /sense of feeling overwhelmed. What would be on your “no “list to protect your time and create boundaries in the before mentioned areas?
Simplifying Choices
Major / Career paralysis is a major issue among college students. There are so many options and pathways, how can you just select one? This is a common statement/feeling amongst college students. Let’s practice narrowing your options to help you make a more mindful decision.
Select your top 3 function and industry areas
Business Function Area List
Production
Research and Development
Purchasing / Sourcing
Sale/ Marketing
Human Resources
Accounting
Finance
Distribution
Management
Operations
Product /Service Development
Information Technology
Governance
Project Management
Public Relations
Legal
Data Analytics
Creative and Design
Consulting
Add your own
Industry List
Advertising & Agencies
Architecture & Design
Art & Music
Client Services & Consulting
Consumer
Education
Energy & Natural Resources
Entertainment & Gaming
Fashion & Beauty
Finance
Food & Beverage
Government and Policy
Healthcare
Journalism
Law
Law Enforcement & Security
Manufacturing & Industrial
Media & Publishing
Military
Nonprofit
Pharma & Biotech
Staffing & Recruiting
Tech
Telecommunications
Travel & Hospitality
Transportation and Logistics
Thinking back to your workview/lifeview. What are your top three values? Use of this grid will help determine which combination for function/industry aligns with your values.
Function List Value1 Value 2 Value 3
Industry List Value1 Value 2 Value 3
This grid is a modification of the MUSE Grid from the book The New Rules of Work
What are 5 things you would like to research/explore to assess your listed functions/industries?
Decision making is a team sport, so who are 5 people you would like to talk with before making a decision?
To make the most of your college experience you do not want to be paralyzed by the numerous career options available. To makes sure the rest of your journey is focused and intentional; gather, narrow, choose, and let go.
Mindset
Growth Mindset
Designers have a bias to action on their curiosity. How can you make curiosity and growth apart of your daily life?
Fixt Mindset
What are your top 5 fixed mindset triggers?
Grit Scale
Use the following link to find your Grit score. https://angeladuckworth.com/grit-scale/
What is your Grit score? Were you surprised by your results?
What are your top intrinsic motivators?
What is your “why” regarding school/career?
What is your capacity to practice or master things?
What keeps you hopeful about the future?