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
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