Survey of the High Performance Mindset Self-Direction Using the scale below each question, indicate how often you put the work belief in action. 1. I set very big, long-term goals (5-10 yrs.+) for what I want to accomplish. Please select your answer 1 – Never 2 – Rarely 3 – Sometimes 4 – Unsure 5 – Often 6 – Almost Always 7 – Always 2. When faced with difficult people and circumstances, I believe it is vital to put in sustained effort to overcome these obstacles rather than being distracted and focusing too much on them. Please select your answer 1 – Never 2 – Rarely 3 – Sometimes 4 – Unsure 5 – Often 6 – Almost Always 7 – Always Time’s up Optimism Using the scale below each question, indicate how often you put the work belief in action. 3. When I begin work on a project or task, I expect that I am much more likely to be successful than to fail. Please select your answer 1 – Never 2 – Rarely 3 – Sometimes 4 – Unsure 5 – Often 6 – Almost Always 7 – Always 4. I see work problems as temporary and something to be solved rather than permanent issues which I can’t do anything about. Please select your answer 1 – Never 2 – Rarely 3 – Sometimes 4 – Unsure 5 – Often 6 – Almost Always 7 – Always Time’s up Growth Using the scale below each question, indicate how often you put the work belief in action. 5. I believe that my competence and capabilities at work continue grow through my effort, learning and increased experience. Please select your answer 1 – Never 2 – Rarely 3 – Sometimes 4 – Unsure 5 – Often 6 – Almost Always 7 – Always 6. I believe that mistakes that I make can often help improve my job performance. Please select your answer 1 – Never 2 – Rarely 3 – Sometimes 4 – Unsure 5 – Often 6 – Almost Always 7 – Always Time’s up High Frustration Tolerance Using the scale below each question, indicate how often you put the work belief in action. 7. In order to be successful in the long-term, it is necessary to tolerate frustration in the short-term. Please select your answer 1 – Never 2 – Rarely 3 – Sometimes 4 – Unsure 5 – Often 6 – Almost Always 7 – Always 8. I believe that I have sufficient ‘will power’ to overcome times when I feel un-motivated to complete boring tasks. Please select your answer 1 – Never 2 – Rarely 3 – Sometimes 4 – Unsure 5 – Often 6 – Almost Always 7 – Always Time’s up Creativity Using the scale below each question, indicate how often you put the work belief in action. 9. When faced with challenges and obstacles at work, I am very open to sharing my creative ideas with others. Please select your answer 1 – Never 2 – Rarely 3 – Sometimes 4 – Unsure 5 – Often 6 – Almost Always 7 – Always 10. I have a very free and open approach to considering problems and I believe in the importance of exploring ‘outside the box’ solutions. Please select your answer 1 – Never 2 – Rarely 3 – Sometimes 4 – Unsure 5 – Often 6 – Almost Always 7 – Always Time’s up Acceptance of Others Using the scale below each question, indicate how often you put the work belief in action. 11. I accept people I work with even when I disagree with the way they may go about doing their job. Please select your answer 1 – Never 2 – Rarely 3 – Sometimes 4 – Unsure 5 – Often 6 – Almost Always 7 – Always 12. When people at work act unfairly or unprofessionally, I do not condemn them as being bad people or inferior. Please select your answer 1 – Never 2 – Rarely 3 – Sometimes 4 – Unsure 5 – Often 6 – Almost Always 7 – Always Time’s up Empathy Using the scale below each question, indicate how often you put the work belief in action. 13. I know the importance of understanding what someone else is feeling and thinking from their point of view. Please select your answer 1 – Never 2 – Rarely 3 – Sometimes 4 – Unsure 5 – Often 6 – Almost Always 7 – Always 14. When someone disagrees with me or is very upset, it is important to listen without interrupting or offering immediate opinions or suggestions. Please select your answer 1 – Never 2 – Rarely 3 – Sometimes 4 – Unsure 5 – Often 6 – Almost Always 7 – Always Time’s up Respect Using the scale below each question, indicate how often you put the work belief in action. 15. I know the importance of treating others with consideration and regard. Please select your answer 1 – Never 2 – Rarely 3 – Sometimes 4 – Unsure 5 – Often 6 – Almost Always 7 – Always 16. I respect people even when I express critical or negative views of their ideas or aspects of their work performance. Please select your answer 1 – Never 2 – Rarely 3 – Sometimes 4 – Unsure 5 – Often 6 – Almost Always 7 – Always Time’s up Support Using the scale below each question, indicate how often you put the work belief in action. 17. I know that the more I help others achieve their goals, the more likely I will be able to achieve my goals. Please select your answer 1 – Never 2 – Rarely 3 – Sometimes 4 – Unsure 5 – Often 6 – Almost Always 7 – Always 18. I believe in the importance of giving consistent and genuine praise for the positive efforts and achievement of others, even to those people whom I don’t particularly get along with. Please select your answer 1 – Never 2 – Rarely 3 – Sometimes 4 – Unsure 5 – Often 6 – Almost Always 7 – Always Time’s up Feedback Using the scale below each question, indicate how often you put the work belief in action. 19. I understand that people who work together need to give positive feedback concerning each other’s work performance. Please select your answer 1 – Never 2 – Rarely 3 – Sometimes 4 – Unsure 5 – Often 6 – Almost Always 7 – Always 20. I believe in the importance of giving and receiving constructive, negative feedback on aspects of each other’s work performance in assertive, non-hostile ways. Please select your answer 1 – Never 2 – Rarely 3 – Sometimes 4 – Unsure 5 – Often 6 – Almost Always 7 – Always Time’s up Self-Acceptance Using the scale below each question, indicate how often you put the work belief in action. 22. I realise the importance of not taking things personally. Please select your answer 1 – Never 2 – Rarely 3 – Sometimes 4 – Unsure 5 – Often 6 – Almost Always 7 – Always Time’s up Positive Self-Regard Using the scale below each question, indicate how often you put the work belief in action. 23. I appreciate myself as a person. Please select your answer 1 – Never 2 – Rarely 3 – Sometimes 4 – Unsure 5 – Often 6 – Almost Always 7 – Always 24. When things are not going well at work or others are critical of me, I am good at reminding myself of my positive qualities. Please select your answer 1 – Never 2 – Rarely 3 – Sometimes 4 – Unsure 5 – Often 6 – Almost Always 7 – Always Time’s up Authenticity Using the scale below each question, indicate how often you put the work belief in action. 25. I am true to myself and stand up for what I believe in. Please select your answer 1 – Never 2 – Rarely 3 – Sometimes 4 – Unsure 5 – Often 6 – Almost Always 7 – Always 26. What I say reflects my true beliefs about how I see things and what I believe is right. Please select your answer 1 – Never 2 – Rarely 3 – Sometimes 4 – Unsure 5 – Often 6 – Almost Always 7 – Always Time’s up Positive Focus Using the scale below each question, indicate how often you put the work belief in action. 27. It is important to be grateful for the good things that people do to help support me rather than focus on what they don’t. Please select your answer 1 – Never 2 – Rarely 3 – Sometimes 4 – Unsure 5 – Often 6 – Almost Always 7 – Always 28. It is important to focus on the good things that happen at work rather than the bad. Please select your answer 1 – Never 2 – Rarely 3 – Sometimes 4 – Unsure 5 – Often 6 – Almost Always 7 – Always Time’s up Welcome to your High Performance Mindset – Healthy Living 29. Exercise, rest and a good diet all lead to a healthy mind and body. Please select your answer 1 – Never 2 – Rarely 3 – Sometimes 4 – Unsure 5 – Often 6 – Almost Always 7 – Always 30. I consider it very important for me to spend time with family and friends. Please select your answer 1 – Never 2 – Rarely 3 – Sometimes 4 – Unsure 5 – Often 6 – Almost Always 7 – Always Time’s up
