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 tobacco 5. I keep within 5 pounds of my ideal weight 6. I use the stairs instead of the elevator 7. I do at least 20 minutes of aerobic exercise daily 8. I eat breakfast everyday 9. I do not use alcohol or other drugs 10. I relax at least 10 minutes each day 11. I limit my intake of sugar and salt 12. 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 compliments 8. 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 easily 2. 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 Controllable Daily: 8-10 hours of sleep Eat breakfast & variety of food 20 minutes of exercise Avoid tobacco & other drugs Manage stress Maintain positive relationships Maintain healthy weight Use protective gear Wear sunscreen Uncontrollable Race Gender Heredity Age

PEER PRESSURE DIRECT teasing, threatening, bribing INDIRECT advertisements, songs

INFLUENCES Positive Anything that encourages you to do good things for yourself and others Negative Things 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