GENERAL HEALTH

Basic information you need to know

PHYSICAL HEALTH

1. I seldom feel tired or run down

2. I sleep at least 8 hours per night

3. I regularly use dental floss and a soft toothbrush

4. I do not use tobacco5. I keep within 5 pounds of

my ideal weight6. I use the stairs instead of

the elevator

7. I do at least 20 minutes of aerobic exercise daily

8. I eat breakfast everyday9. I do not use alcohol or

other drugs10. I relax at least 10 minutes

each day11. I limit my intake of sugar

and salt12. I eat a balanced diet that

includes a variety of foods

MENTAL HEALTH

1. I ask for help when I need it

2. I am happy most of the time

3. Sometimes I like to be alone

4 .I can name 3 things I do well

5. I feel okay about crying and allow myself to do so

6. I give others sincere compliments

7. I can accept compliments8. I listen to and think about

constructive criticism 9. I am able to say “no” to

people without feeling guilty

10. I can be satisfied with my effort if I have done my best

11 .I express my thoughts and feelings

12. I have at least one hobby or interest I pursue and enjoy

SOCIAL HEALTH

1. I meet people easily2. I am comfortable entering into

conversations with new acquaintances

3 I continue to participate in an activity even though I don’t always get my way

4. I have at least one or two close friends

5. When working in a group, I can accept other people’s ideas and suggestions

6. I can say “no” to my friends if they are doing something I do not want to do

7. I can accept differences in my friends and classmates.

8. I usually have success in making friends with females my age.

9. I usually have success making friends with males my age.

10. I am comfortable carrying on a conversation with an adult.

11. If I have a problem with someone, I try to work it out.

12. I avoid gossiping about people.

LIFESTYLE FACTORS

• ControllableDaily:8-10 hours of sleepEat breakfast & variety of food20 minutes of exerciseAvoid tobacco & other drugsManage stressMaintain positive relationshipsMaintain healthy weightUse protective gearWear sunscreen

• UncontrollableRaceGenderHeredityAge

PEER PRESSURE

• DIRECT teasing, threatening, bribing

• INDIRECT advertisements, songs

INFLUENCES

• PositiveAnything that

encourages you to do good things for yourself and others

• NegativeThings that sway

you to make poor decisions. Could cause harm, be illegal or just not nice

REFUSAL SKILLS

• AGGRESSIVE violent, angry, loud

• PASSIVE quiet, calm, not saying what you mean

• ASSERTIVE calm, firm voice, saying what you

mean

When to use…..

• AGGRESSIVE When in DANGER

• PASSIVE When outcome doesn’t matter

• ASSERTIVE ALWAYS start off that way