HEAL & GROW for ACoAs
 


INTELLIGENCE  - They:

   • Think abstractly , comprehensively

   • Think logically, analytically

   • Can solve difficult problems

   • Can think creatively

   • Tend to make sound judgements

   • Tend to do long-range planning

   • Combine past experience into new    

      patterns

   • Follow ideas to logical conclusions

   • Work rapidly, with precision & accuracy


EMOTIONAL CONTROL - They :

   • Remain steady under pressure

   • Admit mistakes when wrong

   • Keep up initiative under trying 

      circumstances

   • Show flexibility / versatility under

      pressure

   • Tend to have consistent patterns of   

      behavior

   • Deal patiently with beginners

   • Laugh at their own mistakes

   • Take orders without offense

   • Give orders with composure & respect

   • Accept themselves for who they are

   • Remain objective when criticized


SKILL IN HUMAN RELATIONS - They:

   • Smile easily & display a friendly manner

   • Like to be with people in social situations

   • Adjust quickly to the social level of the

      group

   • Attract others to themselves

   • Gravitate toward group events

   • Insist on fairness in all interactions

   • Get information by adroit questioning

   • Put others at ease in their presence

   • Lead others to accept their ideas

   • Are adaptable among all classes of people

MENTAL HEALTH

Qualities of Healthy People


INSIGHT & SELF-AWARENESS - They:

   • Quickly sense the feelings of others

   • Sense the real motives behind their behavior

   • Know when to talk & when to be silent

   • Sense discord before it becomes overt

   • Give criticism objectively, honestly &

      respectfully

   • Analyze their own limitations without 

      judgement

   • Easily identify mannerisms & patterns of

      unbecoming behavior in themselves

   • Identify weaknesses in self & others  without   

      automatically labeling them as pathological

   • Suggest realistic solutions for personal 

      limitations of self & others

   • Anticipate the effects & outcome of a 

      course of action


ORGANIZATION & DIRECTING OTHERS - They

   Delegate work to subordinates

   • Encourage efficiency via suggestion,

      rather than force

   • Explain new ideas in an easy  &

      uncomplicated way

   • Keep employees busy without being    

     authoritative

   • Base their sternness on fairness

   • Speak in a way which commands respect

   • Lead others through trying times

   • Look ahead & plan a smooth flow of  activity

   • Use legitimate short cuts to accelerate

      production

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