Choose the true options:

While believing in our ability to perform is important, we should also be aware that we need to remain realistic and take into consideration our REAL skill and competence level when taking on a challenge

Seeing similar people performing well at a given task increases individuals’ belief that they can also do well in similar conditions

What I think about my ability to complete a task doesn’t influence the results, it depends exclusively on my skills and level of difficulty

Verbal encouragement from other people doesn’t matter in the context of smart working

Which of the following situations can be considered examples of self-motivation at work?

Starting and completing tasks in time without the need of external supervision or pressure

Initiating new projects or actions even if we are not obliged in any way to do so

Remaining focused on what we have to do long enough to achieve our goals

The following options is/are TRUE about productivity

it is exclusively determined by the level of competence

if I work from home, it is imperative to create an environment which is as close as possible to the traditional office in order to be productive

goal-setting can be considered a productivity strategy

Which of the following are FALSE about FOCUS?

the ability to focus (to direct mental effort towards relevant information and actions) is genetically determined and therefore you cannot do anything to improve it

the ability to focus is affected by physical, physiological, mental, emotional and environmental factors

the ability to focus is not as important for smart workers as they are not exposed to external stimuli and distraction as those working into a traditional environment

Which of the following are INTERNAL sources of distraction?

Worrying about past/future events or about being judged by others

Negative self-talk

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