1. Make the Most of Your Life
Chapter 1
Creative Living Skills

3. Objectives Describe characteristics of personality
Distinguish between self concept and self esteem
Suggest strategies for boosting self esteem
Explain the connection between competence and confidence
Identify the benefits of a positive attitude

4. Getting to Know Yourself
Personality – the combination of characteristics that makes you different from every other person.
Emotional
Social
Intellectual
Become apparent to others through our behavior

5. Personality
Combination of feelings, character traits, attitudes and habits you display to others
Makes you unique-one of a kind
Heredity-traits from parents
Environment- everything around you

6. Self- Concept – sometimes referred to as self image or identity is based on our own perceptions of what we are good at and what our skills and talents our.
Self concept is influenced by what we have experienced, what people say, and what we say to ourselves.
Do you have a realistic self concept?

7. Self concept
The picture you have of yourself and the way you believe other see you
Shaped by experiences throughout life
Parents and family
Friends and peers
Changes with new experiences
Age of person
Life cycle
Heredity and environment influences

8. Negative vs. Positive
Negative – focus on my weaknesses, lose confidence
Positive – realistic about successes and failures, does not mean you are perfect.

9. Self-esteem
The value or importance a person places on themselves. It is important because it has a strong influence on behavior and well being.

10. Learn to accept praise
Focus on your strengths
Accept your self as you are
Learn from your mistakes
Use your strengths to help others
Take responsibility for your own life

11. Positive or high self esteem- feeling good about who you are
Accept who you are
Set high but realistic goals
Look at your strengths and be proud of accomplishments
Believe in your self
Get involved in worth while activities

12. Negative or low self esteem – not feeling really good about who you are
Put others down
Doesn’t try to meet new challenges
Unhappy with self
Easy to become involved in outward things (drugs, gangs) to make self feel better
Give up easily
Put self down

13. Be all that you can be
Realize your potential – the capability of becoming more than you are right now.
Sidetracked from reaching your potential by our own attitudes and circumstances block progress.
Procrastination- may reflect an inability to set priorities and to be self disciplined. If you constantly procrastinate you fail to make use of your potential.

14. Personal growth-working toward your potential.
Involves learning and practicing new skills, you are never to old to change and learn.

15. Make a change for the Better
Barriers to change-fear, thinking you have to do it all yourself, forgetting that it takes time.
Opportunities for change-develop a plan, need 2 qualities: competence and confidence
Competence-having the qualities and the skills needed to perform a task or participate fully in an activity.

16. Gain some confidence-believe in yourself
Self assurance
Self control
Willingness to take reasonable risks
Positive self concept and high self esteem

17. Set goals for change
Feeling confident and competence provides a sense of power and purpose.
Set goals and then make them a reality

18. Challenges are a part of life and everyone has to deal with them.
Life’s challenges
Change isn’t always something you work toward, some changes happen whether you want them to or not.
Special challenges during your teen years.
Look ahead
Think positive
Take advantage of new abilities
Get help when you need it
Challenges are a part of life and everyone has to deal with them.

19. Positive attitude
Resilient- able to recover from or adjust to change or misfortune
Persevere-to work patiently to overcome challenges
Accept that some things cannot be changed
Work on those that can be changed

20. Develop a positive attitude
Count your blessings, not your misfortunes
Work with what you have
Welcome change
Find the right opportunity
Don’t fear failure

21. Taking Care of Yourself
Chapter 2

22. Objectives: Define the concept of wellness
Discuss ways to promote physical, mental/emotional, and social health
Propose strategies for managing stress
Describe safety precautions appropriate for various situations
Explain the connection between abstinence and wellness
Identify sources of information about health

23. Health and Wellness
Health has 3 main aspects: physical, mental and social
Each aspect is interrelated
Wellness is an approach to life. That emphasizes taking positive steps toward overall good health.
Taking responsibility for you well being, being informed and making appropriate decisions

24. Physical Health Nutrition Physical activity – body is designed to move
Healthy eating can reduce the risks of weight problems, heart disease, diabetes and some forms of cancer.
Physical activity – body is designed to move
Look and feel better
Greater strength and endurance
Maintain weight
Manage stress
Feel alert
Rest – need 8 hours of sleep to repair and revitalize
Problems concentrating

25. Medical care –regular checkups help detect problems early
Hygiene-cleanliness
A matter of simple good habits, shower or bath, brushing & flossing, keeping hair and nails clean
Medical care –regular checkups help detect problems early

26. Mental/Emotional Health
Can you think clearly, feel good about yourself and able to cope with life’s demands.
Maximize your mental/emotional health
Challenge to learn new things
Put your talents to good use
Learn from mistakes
Focus on the positive
Take responsibility for your choices
Be open minded and flexible
Develop positive ways to handle emotions

27. Social Health
Concerns the relationships you have with the friends and family
Treat others with kindness and respect
Good communication
Your role in society –are you making a difference

28. Managing Stress
Stress is your body’s response to feeling overwhelmed by responsibilities and demands
The Key-to learn how to manage

29. Managing Multiple Roles
Causes of Stress
Family and Friends
Pressure on yourself
Major life events –divorce, death, serious illness
Daily hassles
Not all stress is bad – in a crisis stress helps focus the mind and body to act
Managing Multiple Roles
Roles are the parts you play when you
interact with others.

30. Stress Management Techniques
Get Moving
Make time for yourself
Talk to someone
Plan ahead
Be realistic
Learn from experience
Learn to say no

31. Stay Safe Take responsibility for your safety Be aware of the risks
Be prepared
Stay within your limits
Follow the rules
Know how to protect your self from accidents

32. On the Road Wear a safety belt Follow traffic laws
Never mix alcohol and vehicles
Stay focused
Drive defensively

33. Protect yourself from violence & crime
Wherever you are, stay aware of surroundings
At home
Keep doors and windows locked
If family violence seek help
Online
Internet safety a major concern
You do not know who you can trust
School
Tell if it sounds dangerous
Community
Walk well lighted areas, keep valuables out of sight.
Appear confident

34. Avoid risky behavior
Abstinence of sexual activity, tobacco, alcohol and other drugs

35. Developing Character
Chapter 3

36. Objectives: Explain how character impacts individuals and society.
Analyze the relationship between values and character
Compare ways people acquire values.
Explain the importance of living according to one’s personal standards.
Describe how people can make ethical choices.

37. What is character?
People who have character possess moral strength and integrity. They understand the difference between right and wrong.
Accept and live by moral principles – such as honesty, respect and caring.
Developing character is an important responsibility it promotes well being of self and society
Developing character is something you must work at
Mentor-someone who acts as a teacher or guide.

38. Importance of values
Values are the foundation which character is built.
Values are beliefs and ideas about what is important.
Your actions, the decisions you make and the kind of person you are all reflect our values.
Universal values- values for all in society – respect, fairness, responsibility, caring and honesty
Values are learned both directly and indirectly.

39. Living by your values Consider the consequences
Listen to your conscience
Turn to your family
Gain knowledge
Evaluate the source
Talk to others

40. Setting your Standards
A personal standard is a rule or principle you set for yourself. It guides your behavior by defining what you do and don’t do.
Personal standards prevent you from making choices based on the mood of the moment or on peer pressure.
Setting personal standards ahead of time is a way of being proactive-taking the initiative to think and plan ahead for situations they might encounter.
A proactive person takes control of life experiences rather then letting life experiences control them.

41. Making Ethical choices
Ethical choices are the choices you make based on your ethics – the principles and values that guide the way you live. They are based on what is fair, right, just , caring and best for all people involved.
Developing character is a learning process
Character is rooted in positive values and exhibited in a person’s actions. It withstands the test of time and it is always there –even when no one is looking.

42. Making a Difference
Chapter 4

43. Doing your Part
As you think about making a difference, remember this important point: every effort counts.

44. Showing responsibility
Being responsible means you are both reliable and accountable- willing to accept the consequences of your actions and words.
Take on Leadership roles
Leadership involves giving people the direction they need to achieve their goals.
Success comes from collaboration, the cooperative efforts of everyone