Self Development

Question 1

Initiative

Answer 1

the ability to assess and start things independently (主动)

enterprise, resourcefulness, first move

She showed great initiative by organizing the after‑school study group before exams.

Question 2

Self‑awareness

Answer 2

conscious knowledge of one’s own character and feelings (自我认知)

introspection, mindfulness, self‑reflection

By keeping a daily journal, he developed better self‑awareness and handled pressure more calmly.

Question 3

Accountability

Answer 3

the obligation to accept responsibility for one’s actions (责任承担)

responsibility, answerability, liability

He showed accountability by admitting his mistake on the group project and proposing a solution.

Question 4

Self‑discipline

Answer 4

the ability to control one’s feelings and overcome one’s weaknesses (自律)

willpower, self‑control, determination

With strong self‑discipline, she resisted social media distractions and finished her assignments early

Question 5

Growth Mindset

Answer 5

the belief that one’s talents and intelligence can be developed through dedication and hard work (成长型思维)

相信个人的才能和智慧可以透过后天学习进步

development mindset, progressive attitude

Embracing a growth mindset helped him view mistakes as opportunities to learn rather than failures.

Question 6

Mindfulness

Answer 6

a mental state achieved by focusing one’s awareness on the present moment (正念)

例子： 冥想

present‑moment awareness, attentiveness, awareness

He uses five minutes of mindfulness before study sessions to clear his mind and improve concentration.

Question 7

Meditation

Answer 7

a practice of focusing the mind and achieving a calm, clear state of consciousness (冥想)

contemplation, reflection, concentration

She begins each study session with ten minutes of meditation to settle her thoughts and boost her focus.

Question 8

Visualization

Answer 8

the technique of using mental imagery to rehearse goals or outcomes (可视化)

mental imagery, mental rehearsal, imagery training

Before the exam, he used visualization to imagine himself confidently answering each question, which eased his anxiety.

Question 9

Goal‑setting

Answer 9

the process of defining specific, measurable targets to guide your efforts (目标设定)

planning, target‑setting, objective‑planning

By goal‑setting at the start of each week, she knew exactly which topics to master before the next quiz.

Question 10

Self‑motivation

Answer 10

the internal force that prompts you to start and persist in tasks (自我激励)

drive, initiative, enthusiasm

His strong self‑motivation led him to practice extra problems every evening, even without being asked.