General Questions
Time Questions
Money Questions
People Questions
Personal Questions
Work or Volunteer Questions
Other Questions
Use this activity to prepare mentally for any new challenge you plan to take on, Write your new challenge in the box. Then read and think about each of the questions below. Cross out any question that does not relate to your situation.
Your new challenge:____________________________________________________________
| General Questions |
Do you know the answer?
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If no, who could help you answer it? |
Why are you thinking about doing this?
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| What will it be like, day to day? |
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| Who do you know who has done this before? How did they like it? |
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| What do you expect to like most about this? |
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| What do you expect to like least about this? |
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| How will you cope with the parts you like least? |
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| What will keep you motivated when the going gets tough? |
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| What if you don’t like it? |
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| What skills are required? |
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| What new skills will you learn? |
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| What opportunities could this lead to? |
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| Time Questions |
Do you know the answer?
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If no, who could help you answer it? |
| What time commitment is involved? |
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| How will it affect your daily schedule? |
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| Will you need extra time in your day? If yes, how will you find the time? |
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| Money Questions |
Do you know the answer?
(yes or no) |
If no, who could help you answer it? |
| Does it pay? If yes, how much and what will you do with the money? |
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| Does it cost? If yes, how much and how will you afford it? |
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| Are there benefits? If yes, what are they? |
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| How will it affect any financial support you now receive? |
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| How will it affect your daily expenses? |
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| People Questions |
Do you know the answer?
(yes or no) |
If no, who could help you answer it? |
| What new people will this put you in contact with? |
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| How do you think you will get along with them? |
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| How will your family be affected? |
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| How will your friends react? |
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| Personal Questions |
Do you know the answer?
(yes or no) |
If no, who could help you answer it? |
| Will you have to behave any differently than you do now? |
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| How will it affect the level of stress in your life? |
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| How will it affect your health? |
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| Who will you be able to go to if you have a problem? |
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| Who could be your “buddy” to support, coach, and cheerlead you through this new challenge? |
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| Work or Volunteer Questions |
Do you know the answer?
(yes or no) |
If no, who could help you answer it? |
| Who will you report to? |
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| Will your performance be reviewed? If yes, when? |
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| Is there a dress code? If yes, what is it? |
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| Other Questions (add your own here, too) |
Do you know the answer?
(yes or no) |
If no, who could help you answer it? |
| How will it affect your living arrangements? |
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| How will it affect your transportation arrangements? |
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| How will it affect your childcare arrangements? |
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