Take out your “All About Me” newspaper and be ready to turn it in when the bell rings.

Self-Concept & Self-Esteem Quiz True or False? Self-concept is the way you feel about yourself. True or False? Self-Esteem is the way you feel about yourself. Based on our class discussion, what is 1 way to build self-esteem. Resiliency is The ability to be reasonable in all you do. The ability to bounce back from negativity. The ability to bounce a ball. The ability to be realistic. List 1 characteristic of someone with high self-esteem.

Emotions Positively Expressed

What is an emotion? An emotion is neither positive or negative. “An emotion is a feeling produced in response to a life event.” An emotion is neither positive or negative. It’s how we cope with them that matters.

disgust surprise FEAR ANGER! Researchers agree that humans have at least 6 basic emotions. surprise FEAR disgust ANGER!

You might not always know exactly what you’re feeling and why. It’s important to learn how to identify your emotions. Once you do, you can think of healthy strategies for dealing with them.

Let’s practice. Identify what emotion each face is expressing.

Expressing your emotions People with good emotional health feel a wide range of emotions and share their feelings with others in helpful ways.

The first step Distract yourself. Relaxation techniques distract you from your emotions and negative thinking patterns. Count to 10 Breathe deeply Sing a song Visualize yourself in a peaceful place

The second step Explain your point of view using “I” messages. Effectively communicate. Explain your point of view using “I” messages.

The third step Take a time-out. Get a drink of water or take a walk, and use your extra energy in a productive way. During your timeout, evaluate your thoughts. Are they rational? Try to look at the situation from the other person’s point of view.

Let’s practice. Explain how each emotion can be expressed in a positive way.

Stress is the body’s response to any demand.

A stressor is anything that causes stress.

Normal Level of Resistance Alarm Stage Stage of Resistance Stage of Exhaustion Normal Level of Resistance Fight or Flight Increased breathing Increased heart rate Sweaty palms Muscle tension Homeostasis Body attempts to use its energy to return to normal internal activity. Energy Depletion This happens when you are exposed to long-term stressors. Physical or emotional disease may be initiated.

Stress creates changes in our nervous and endocrine systems. Headaches Backaches Heart Disease Diarrhea or Constipation Allergies Common Cold

Stress Management Techniques “Perhaps nothing dissipates the stress response more quickly than humor.”

Stress Management Techniques Visualization “Mental imagery allows us to forget about stressors and achieve a relaxed state by visualizing a pleasant situation.”

Stress Management Techniques Journal Writing “Keeping a journal not only helps us develop writing skills, but also helps us identify and express our emotions.”

Journal prompt Make a list of your top 5 stressors. Identify triggers for each stressor. Identify how you respond to each stressor (physically/psychologically). Create a personal stress management plan. What will you do to reduce the amount of stress you experience? Identify one stress management technique you will practice. Put your plan into action for one full week.

Stress Management Techniques Music “Music has the ability to alter our moods and either relax or excite us.”

Word Bank TIME BIOFEEDBACK YOGA PRIORITIZE RELAX MEDITATION SLEEP JOURNALING EATING LIMITS LIFESTYLE SOCIAL BEHAVIORS BREATHE REACTION FORGIVE POSITIVE IMAGERY MEDICAL CAFFEINE SOURCES THERAPY COMPROMISE IMMUNE SITUATIONS MASSAGE FEELINGS LAUGHTER