CPC Work-Life Balance & Stress Management Flashcards

In a CPC context, 'work-life balance' is best defined as:

Answer: A personalized state of well-being where professional and personal priorities coexist sustainably

Work-life balance is unique to each individual and reflects a sustainable integration of work, personal life, and well-being.

Which technique involves setting firm end times for work to prevent professional life from bleeding into personal time?

Answer: Hard stops (shutting down work at a fixed time)

Hard stops create a clear boundary between work and personal time, which is essential for sustained productivity and recovery.

Chronic stress negatively impacts productivity primarily by:

Answer: Impairing working memory, decision-making, and focus

Prolonged stress reduces prefrontal cortex function, degrading memory, concentration, and the quality of decisions.

What is the 'energy management' model in productivity coaching?

Answer: Focusing on managing physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual energy, not just time

Loehr and Schwartz's energy management model argues that managing four types of energy — not time — is the true foundation of high performance.

A client reports feeling overwhelmed and burnt out. As a CPC, the first step is to:

Answer: Assess the client's current energy levels, workload, and boundaries before prescribing solutions

Understanding the root cause of burnout — whether overload, values conflict, lack of control — must precede any intervention.

Which stress-reduction strategy is most evidence-based for improving cognitive performance during a workday?

Answer: Short mindfulness or breathing exercises during work breaks

Brief mindfulness and controlled breathing activate the parasympathetic nervous system, reducing cortisol and improving focus.