CPC Work-Life Balance & Stress Management Flashcards
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A client is struggling to say 'no' to additional work requests. A productive coaching question to ask is:
Answer: When you say yes to this request, what are you saying no to in your own priorities?
This reframe helps the client see that every 'yes' has a hidden 'no' — to their own goals, health, or family — making the cost of over-commitment tangible.
What is the 'peak-end rule' and how is it relevant to work-life balance coaching?
Answer: People judge experiences by their peak and end moments, so ending the workday on a positive note improves perceived balance
The peak-end rule suggests that creating a positive, intentional end to the workday can improve how clients perceive their overall work experience.
Which coaching strategy helps clients protect non-negotiable personal commitments from work encroachment?
Answer: Scheduling personal commitments in the calendar first, before work meetings
Blocking personal commitments in the calendar first treats them as non-negotiable appointments, preventing work from automatically filling all available time.
How does perfectionism contribute to work-life imbalance?
Answer: Perfectionism leads to over-investment of time in tasks, difficulty delegating, and inability to stop working
Perfectionists spend disproportionate time on diminishing returns, struggle to delegate, and often cannot switch off — all of which erode balance.
What is 'psychological detachment from work' and why does a CPC promote it?
Answer: Mentally disengaging from work during off-hours to allow genuine recovery and prevent burnout
Research shows that mentally disconnecting from work during personal time is essential for recovery, creativity, and sustained performance.
A client asks how to handle a highly demanding boss who ignores boundaries. A CPC's best approach is to:
Answer: Coach the client to clarify their own values, then explore options for assertive boundary communication and escalation paths
A CPC helps clients explore their values and options — empowering them to communicate assertively and consider all available paths without prescribing a specific outcome.