CHAPTER 2

 Health Skills- or life skills and are specific tools and strategies that help you maintain, protect and improve all aspects of your health.

 The exchange of thoughts, feelings and beliefs between two or more people.

 Clearly say what you mean-use “I” messages  Pay attention to how you say something-use a respectful tone, check facial expressions.  Be a good listener-avoid interrupting the speaker, show you are listening-nodding etc…

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 Communication strategies that help you say no when you are urged to take part in behaviors that are unsafe, unhealthful, or go against your values.

 Say “No” in a firm voice  Explain why  Suggest alternatives  Use appropriate body language  Leave if neccesary  03Hk&feature=related 03Hk&feature=related

 The process of ending a conflict through cooperation and problem solving.  The key is respecting others’ rights and your own.  Follow these steps-calm down think it through, speak calmly, listen ask questions when it’s ok, use a polite tone and try to brainstorm to resolve the conflict peacefully.

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 Practice Healthful behaviors-choices you make today will affect your health in the future.  Managing stress: Stress management: learning ways to deal with or overcome the negative effects of stress. Ex: physical activity, music, managing your time, take a warm bath, laughing.

 Internal influences-knowledge, values, likes, dislikes, and desires, things based on your experiences and your perspective on life.  External influences-outside sources, include your family, your friends, peers, environment, culture, laws, and media.

 Learn how to get the RIGHT information.  Parents, trusted adults, teachers  Library, encyclopedias…  Reliable internet sites  Newspaper, magazines  Government agencies, health care providers, health organizations.

 Taking action to influence others to address a health related concern or to support a health related belief.

 Decision Making Process: steps that enable you to make a healthful decision.  1. State the Situation  2. List the Options  3. Weigh the possible options  4. Consider Values  5. Make a decision and act  6. Evaluate the decision

 Goal: something you aim for that takes planning and work.  Helps build self-confidence, self esteem and improve your health.

 Short term goal- finishing a project by Friday, cleaning your room before dinner are examples of goals in a short period of time.  Long term goal- goal that is reached over an extended period of time.  Long term goals-

 Action Plan- multistep strategy to identify and achieve your goals.  Steps- set a specific, realistic goal and write it down.  List the steps that will help reach your goal  Identify sources of help and support  Set a reasonable time frame for reaching your goal  Evaluate your progress by establishing checkpoints  Reward yourself for achieving your goal.

 Character- those distinctive qualities that describe how a person thinks, feels, and behaves.

 Stand up for your beliefs  Learn from people who demonstrate good character traits-ask family for tips  Join volunteer groups in your school and community.  3H club BHS, family or someone you look up to.

 Role model-someone who’s success or behavior serves as an example for others.  Who is your role model…why are the your role model???

 Make a difference at home…HOW?  Make a difference at school…HOW?  Make a difference in your community…HOW?