Quick Check-In | Mayine Development Institute
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Quick Check-In

These questions aren't here to judge you or pick you apart. We're not looking for the "right" answers — we're trying to understand how you see yourself right now, so we know whether this process is a fit for you, and how to support you in becoming more of who you already are.

Takes about 8–10 minutes. Just go with whatever feels true first.

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In your own words — what do you think coaching actually is?
However you'd describe it, even if you're not sure. There's no wrong answer here.
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When I'm actually struggling with something, what I usually do is...
Tell someone and ask for help fairly quickly.
Try to sort it myself first, then ask if I'm still stuck.
Try to sort it myself and rarely get to asking.
Keep it to myself, even when I'm still stuck.
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Think of a time you needed help with something and didn't ask for it. What stopped you?
Whatever comes to mind — even if it's hard to put into words.
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How would you describe your school's environment or culture?
Whatever's true for you — strict, relaxed, competitive, supportive, anything.
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What activities, clubs, or sports exist at your school that interest you?
Doesn't matter if you're part of them or not — just what catches your interest.
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Do you currently take part in any of these?
Yes
No
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What made you want to be part of it?
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What's kept you from joining something so far?
However honest that answer is — there's no judgment here.
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By the end of matric, who do you want to have become — not your grades, but as a person?
Whatever comes up, big or small.
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How do you honestly feel about school right now?
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Where do you feel you most need support right now, even if it's a bit hard to admit?
This one's just for you to sit with. Whatever's true is the right answer.
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When something doesn't go the way I wanted, my first thought is usually...
"I'm just not good at this."
"Ugh, embarrassing."
"Okay, what happened — let me figure it out."
"Whatever, it's not a big deal."
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Something I'm actually a little proud of right now is...
Easy — I know exactly what it is.
I can think of something, but it feels small.
Honestly, I'm drawing a blank.
Probably something, but I'd rather not say.
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If I picture my week right now, it feels...
Pretty manageable, honestly.
Busy but okay.
A lot — like there's not much extra room.
Full. Like one more thing might tip it over.
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If someone added one more "you should really do this" to my plate right now...
I'd probably be fine with it.
Depends what it is.
Honestly, I'd want to avoid it.
I'd feel a bit overwhelmed.
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When an adult I respect seems disappointed in me, it feels like...
Not great, but I move on okay.
It bugs me for a bit.
It really sits with me — hard to shake.
I try not to think about it.
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Meeting a new adult who's going to be checking in on me regularly feels...
Fine — I'm curious, actually.
A bit nerve-wracking but okay.
Stressful — what if I let them down too?
Honestly, I'd rather not.
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What my parent/guardian wants for me right now and what I want for myself...
Pretty much line up.
Mostly line up, with small differences.
Are pretty different, honestly.
I'm not even sure what I want separately from them.
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When I imagine telling my parent/guardian about a bad result before they find out...
Not fun, but I'd just tell them.
I'd feel a bit anxious about it.
My stomach drops just thinking about it.
I'd probably try to delay telling them.
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If my closest friends knew I was doing something like this, they'd probably say...
"Cool, good for you."
Nothing much — they wouldn't really care either way.
"Why though? That's a bit much."
I'd probably just not tell them.
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Among the people I spend the most time with, trying to actually improve at something is...
Pretty normal — people do it openly.
Some do, some don't, no big deal.
Kind of rare — I'd probably be the only one.
Honestly looked down on a bit.
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