Common Read In-Class Activity #3Overwhelmed
“The only person who is going to keep you from feeling overworked and overwhelmed
is YOU” Scott Eblin (Overworked and Overwhelmed: The Mindfulness Alterative.)
Focus on What You Can Control
1. What 3 things are causing professional stress or feeling overwhelmed in your life?
2. Are there things that can be delegated to others on the before mentioned
items?
3. Are their people you can collaborate with on the before mentioned items? Who
(be specific)?
4. 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.
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Select your top 3 function and industry areas
Business Function Area List
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Production
Research and Development
Purchasing / Sourcing
Sale/ Marketing
Human Resources
Accounting
Finance
Distribution
Management
Operations
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Product /Service
Development
Information Technology
Governance
Project Management
Public Relations
Legal
Data Analytics
Creative and Design
Consulting
Add your own
Industry List
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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
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Journalism
Law
Law Enforcement & Security
Manufacturing & Industrial
Media & Publishing
Military
Nonprofit
Pharma & Biotech
Staffing & Recruiting
Tech
Telecommunications
Travel & Hospitality
Transportation and Logistics
2. 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
Value#1
Value #2
Value#3
Industry List
Value#1
Value #2
Value#3
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This grid is a modification of the MUSE Grid from the book The New Rules of Work
3. What are 5 things you would like to research/explore to assess your listed
functions/industries?
4. 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/
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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?
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