Skills for a Healthy Life Chapter 2

What’s Your Health IQ? 1 = Never 2 = Sometimes 3 = Most of the time 4 = All of the time

What’s Your Health IQ? 1. I review all of my choices before I make a decision. 2. I think about the outcome for each possible choice. 3. I make decisions that support my beliefs. 4. I think about the decisions I make afterward so that I can learn from them. 5. I stop to think about who might be affected by the decisions I make. 6. I usually ask for advice when I have a tough decision to make. 7. If I make a bad decision, I try to correct any problem my decision caused.

Building Life Skills Chapter 2.1

2.1 Objectives State the importance of practicing life skills for lifelong wellness. List 10 life skills that you need for a healthy life. Predict how you can use each of the 10 life skills in your daily life.

2.1 Key Terms – Cornell Note Taking Style (CNS) What is a Life Skill? A tool for building a healthy life What is coping? Dealing w/problems & troubles in an effective way What is a consumer? A person who buys products or services

2.1 Key Terms con’t.– Cornell Note Taking Style (CNS) What is the Media? All public forms of communication, ex: TV, radio, Internet, Newspaper, advertisements, billboards, movies, bumper stickers What is a Resource? Something that you can use that helps you achieve a goal

What are the 10 Life Skills? (CNS) What are the 10 Life Skills? Communicating Effectively Practicing Wellness Coping Being a Wise Consumer Evaluating Media Messages Assessing Your Health Using Community Resources Making GREAT Decisions Using Refusal Skills Setting Goals

1. Assessing Your Health How do you know if you are doing the right thing for your health? This life skill will help you: Evaluate your health Evaluate how your actions & behaviors affect your health Enable you to find out what you need to do to improve your health

2. Communicating Effectively Knowing how to listen & speak effectively These skills will help improve your relationships with your family, classmates, teachers & other adults

3. Practicing Wellness Examples of healthy behaviors you may practice are: getting enough sleep, choosing nutritious foods, & avoiding risky behaviors.

4. Coping Dealing with troubles or problems in a effective way. This life skill will help you deal with: difficult times & situations & with emotions such as anger, depression, & loss of a loved one.

5. Being a Wise Consumer A consumer is a person who buys products or services. This life skill will help you make good decisions when buying health products & services.

6. Evaluating Media Messages The average number of advertisements a person sees in 1 day is 3,000 The media has a significant influence on what you learn about the world. This life skill will give you the tools to analyze media messages. Knowing how to analyze media messages will help you make better decisions about your health.

7. Using Community Resources Every community has a wealth of services that provide help for all aspects of health (mental & physical) This life skill will help you find these services

8. Making GREAT Decisions This life skill will give you the steps to make the right decisions for yourself.

9. Refusal Skills This life skill will provide you with different ways you can say “no” to something you do not want to do.

10. Setting Goals This life skill will provide you with tips to help you reach your goals.

Being a Wise Consumer Someone who buys & uses products & services What is a consumer?

What Influences A Consumer To Buy? Your needs, wants and values Family Advertising Society Culture Financial resources Friends Interests Technology

Protect Your Privacy! The illegal use of an individual’s personal information. What is Identity Theft?

How Does Identity Theft Happen? Your wallet or purse containing personal info is stolen Your mail is stolen You complete a change of address form to have your mail sent to another location Your information is taken out of the dumpster Someone looks over your shoulder From your credit receipts Off the internet Your records at a business are stolen People pose as reps from banks or government agencies to get the information directly from you How Does Identity Theft Happen?

What can you do to protect yourself? Don’t give out your S.S. number Don’t give out personal info over the phone, mail, or e-mail Use a secure site when giving info out on the internet Tear up or shred documents Change online passwords frequently Keep personal information locked up Make sure no one is watching when you use the ATM machine What can you do to protect yourself?

Section Review Chapter 2.1

2.1 Review – Key Terms What is coping? Identify the term for “a person who buys products & services. Identify the term for something that you can use to help achieve a goal.

2.1 Review – Key Ideas Summarize the importance of practicing life skills for lifelong wellness. Name the skill that teaches you good listening skills Identify the skill that helps you make good decisions when buying health products or services. Name the life skill that will help you say no to something you don’t want to do.

2.1 Review – Key Terms What is coping? Dealing with problems & troubles in an effective way Identify the term for “a person who buys products & services. Consumer Identify the term for something that you can use to help achieve a goal. Resource

2.1 Review – Key Ideas Summarize the importance of practicing life skills for lifelong wellness. Using life skills can help enhance your health throughout your lifetime Name the skill that teaches you good listening skills Communicating Effectively Identify the skill that helps you make good decisions when buying health products or services. Being a Wise Consumer Name the life skill that will help you say no to something you don’t want to do. Refusal Skills

2.1 Critical Thinking & Summary Practicing Wellness Choose three life skills. In your Journal, describe how you can apply each of these life skills in your life. Write 2-3 sentences summarizing what you learned in this section.

Making GREAT Decisions Chapter 2.2

2.2 Objectives Describe the importance of making decisions. Summarize what you should do if you make a wrong decision Apply the Making GREAT Decisions model to make a decision

2.3 Key Terms – Cornell Notes What is a A result of your consequence? actions & decisions What is To work together collaboration? w/one or more people

Using the Making GREAT Decision Model (Cornell NS) G Give thought to the problem R Review your choices E Evaluate the consequences of each choice A Assess & choose the best choice T Think it over after you’ve made your decision

Stop, Think, & Go (CNS) STOP Stop & admit you made a poor decision & take responsibility for what you’ve done THINK Think about who you can talk with to discuss ways to correct the situation GO Go & do your best to correct the situation.

Section Review Chapter 2.2

2.2 Review - Key Terms 1. Identify the term for “a result of your actions and decisions.” 2. Define the term collaborate.

2.2 Review - Key Ideas 3. Describe the importance of making decisions. 4. Identify the steps of the Making GREAT Decisions model. 5. Summarize why it is important to think about decisions you make afterward. 6. Describe what you can do if you make a wrong decision.

2.2 Review - Key Terms 1. Identify the term for “a result of your actions and decisions.” Consequence 2. Define the term collaborate. To work together w/one or more people 3. Describe the importance of making decisions. Because the decisions you make affect your health & the health of others

2.2 Review - Key Ideas 3. Describe the importance of making decisions. Because the decisions you make affect your health & the health of others 4. Identify the steps of the Making GREAT Decisions model. Give thought to the problem Review your choice Evaluate the consequences of each choice Assess & choose the best choice Think it over after you’ve made your choice

2.2 Review - Key Ideas 5. Summarize why it is important to think about decisions you make afterward. So you can learn from the experience & use what you learned the next time you make a decision. 6. Describe what you can do if you make a wrong decision. STOP & admit that you made a bad decision, THINK about who you can talk w/about the correcting the situation, then GO & do your best to correct the situation.

2.2 Critical Thinking & Summary Apply the Making GREAT Decisions model to a situation in which you need to make a decision. Describe a time when you worked effectively with someone else to make a decision. Write 2-3 sentences summarizing what you learned in this section.

Resisting Pressure from Others Chapter 2.3

2.3 OBJECTIVES State who influences your behavior. Identify three types of direct pressure. Identify three types of indirect pressure State an example of each of the 12 types of refusal skills. Apply one of the refusal skills to a pressure in your life.

2.3 Key Terms – Cornell Notes What is Believing you should peer pressure? do something because your friends want you to. What is direct When someone tries pressure? to convince you to do something you normally wouldn’t do.

2.3 Key Terms (CNS) What is indirect Doing something pressure? because people you admire are doing it. What are Strategies to avoid refusal skills? doing something you don’t want to do.

Who & What Influences You? (CNS) Who & What Influences You? Friends Family Media & Advertisements movies, TV, & radio books, magazines, newspapers, the Internet

Media & Advertisements To make people want to buy - what the advertiser has to sell! What is the purpose of advertising?

What are the benefits of advertising to the consumer? Helpful to consumers when it provides information about products & services Makes it possible for information & entertainment to be provided at little or no cost to the public What are the benefits of advertising to the consumer?

What are the drawbacks of advertising? The average person sees 3,000 ads daily People find them annoying, especially during their favorite T.V. show It persuades people to spend money they can’t afford on goods or services they don’t really need Some ads are misleading Increases the prices that consumers pay for goods & services Adding up to 75% to the cost of the product What are the drawbacks of advertising?

What is the Power of Advertising? Advertising Influences the food you eat, the clothes you buy, the car you drive etc….

What are some types of Ads & where do you see them? Numerous Forms of Media (channels of communication) Newspaper and magazine ads Radio and television Infomercials Internet ads Direct mail Outdoor advertising Cell phones, blimps, carry ads Your clothes! (company names? Logos?) What are some types of Ads & where do you see them?

What Persuasive Techniques do advertising companies use? Positive Images Having Fun You’ll be happy, healthy, smart, good looking, popular… if you use our product Hidden Fears If you don’t use it you’ll be dirty, ugly, etc. Bandwagon “Everyone else is using it!” Testimonials “I used this product & look at me now!” Demonstrations It shows the advantage of the product. Slogans & Jingles “Once you pop, you just can’t stop!” Putdowns Negative statements about a competitor’s product Before & After Fat to skinny Acne to no acne What Persuasive Techniques do advertising companies use?

More Advertising Tricks Amazing NEW Product Sex Appeal Symbols Health Appeal Snob Appeal Bribery

How Can You Evaluate Ads? Look For Facts Separate emotional appeals & opinions from facts Check The Fine Print Does the price change later (credit cards and interest rates) Analyze What Is Being Said “Recliners for as little as $99” Is that the lowest price recliner available Watch Out For Vague Claims “Doctors agree that…” How many Doctors did they speak to? How Can You Evaluate Ads?

It Is Illegal To Make False Statements or Omit Information False Claims “Reduces risk of skin cancer”. Hidden Catches “Free Gift” Deceptive Pricing “Sale- Jeans $34.99”, but they are always that price Bait & Switch “We just sold the last one, but here is one just like it (more expensive)”. What is Deceptive Advertising?

Analyze Your Ad!! How is the advertiser trying to influence my emotions? What does the ad really say- underneath all the distractions like music, celebrities, etc.? Does the product itself really appeal to me, or is it just the cleverness of the ad? What does one have to do with the other? What information do I need in order to decide whether this product is a good choice for me? Does the ad provide that information? If not, where could I get it? What technique are they using?

Influences & Pressure (CNS) What are the Two Types of Influences? Negative Pressures you to do something you don’t want to do, is morally wrong, unlawful, or physically harmful. Positive Pressures you to improve yourself

(CNS) What are some examples of Negative Influences? Morally Wrong racial or gender jokes teasing bullying Unlawful tagging stealing Physically Harmful smoking drinking alcohol using drugs

(CNS) What are some examples of Positive Influences? Morally Right Having friends or being a friend that is: Honest Trustworthy Respectful Responsible Lawful Having friends or being a friend that supports the right to say “No” to doing something unlawful Physically Beneficial Friends or being a friend who doesn’t let friends do things that can hurt themselves, like drinking & driving What are some examples of Positive Influences?

(CNS) What are the Two Types of Pressure? Direct Indirect

(CNS) What are some examples of Direct Pressure? Teasing Persuasion Explanations Put-downs Threats Bribery

(CNS) What are some examples of Indirect Pressure? TV & Movies Radio & Internet Advertising Role Models Popular People Famous People

(CNS) What are the 12 Refusal Skills? Blame Someone Else Give a Reason Ignore the Request or Pressure Leave the Situation Say “No thanks” Say “No” & Mean It Keep Saying “No” Make a Joke Out of It Make an Excuse Suggest Something Else to Do Change the Subject Team Up With Someone What are the 12 Refusal Skills?

What You Can Say Blame “My dad would kill me if I didn’t Someone Else help him.” Give a Reason “No, my dad said he’d pay me $20 if I helped out.” Ignore the Pretend that you don’t hear them Request asking you. Leave the Situation “I’m late. I’ve got to go.” Say “No Thanks” “No thanks. It’s not my style.” Say “No” & Mean It “No, I don’t want to!”

Keep Saying “No” “What part of no do you not understand?” Make a Joke “I’m already high on life.” Out of it Make an Excuse “It makes me sick.” Suggest Something “Let’s go shopping instead.” Else to Do Change the “I heard Nick & Mary are Subject going together.” Team Up With “David, didn’t you say we Someone were going skating.”

(CNS) Is it okay to be disrespectful when you say “No”? Always respect others Don’t insult or put anyone down One reason people feel pressured is that they don’t want to seem disrespectful. Disagreeing or saying no does not mean people will stop liking you. If someone gets angry with you for saying no, don’t feel as if you should have said yes. Is it okay to be disrespectful when you say “No”?

Your Values & Rights Are Important (CNS) “Is this person really my friend?” “Would I be better-off not hanging around with this person?” Is the person who won’t stop pushing you, a friend? If it is, ask yourself:

(CNS) Why is it important to practice Refusal Skills? It will help you cope with difficult situations The more you practice, the better you’ll get at it the more confident you will be the better decisions you’ll make the decisions you make will be your own The more confident you are, the less people will pressure you.

If You Practice - You’ll Be An Expert Before You Know It!!!

Section Review Chapter 2.3

2.3 Review Define peer pressure. What is a strategy used to avoid doing something you don’t want to do called? State five things that influence behavior. Name the types of direct pressure. Name the types of indirect pressure.

2.3 Review Name the types of Direct Pressure Name the types of Indirect Pressure List the different ways you could say “No” to someone who is pressuring you. Describe why people feel pressured to do things that they don’t want to do.

2.3 Review – True or False Advertising is a form of Direct Pressure. Saying No Repeatedly & using more than one refusal skill may be necessary for some types of pressures. It’s okay to be disrespectful when trying to refuse someone who is trying to pressure you.

2.3 Review Define peer pressure. Feeling you should do something because it’s what your friends want. What is a strategy used to avoid doing something you don’t want to do called? Refusal Skill State three things that influence behavior. Family, Friends, Media

2.3 Review - Name The Types of Direct Pressure Teasing, Persuasion, Explanations, Put-downs, Threats, Bribery

2.3 Review - Name The Types of Indirect Pressure TV, Movies, Radio, Internet, Advertising, Role Models, Popular or Famous People

2.3 Review - List the ways you could say “No” to someone who is pressuring you. Blame Someone Else Give a Reason Ignore the Request Leave the Situation Say “No Thanks” Say “No” & Mean It Keep Saying “No” Make a Joke Out of It Make an Excuse Suggest Something Else to Do Change the Subject Team Up With Someone

2.3 Review They want to be accepted & not make someone angry. Describe why people feel pressured to do things that they don’t want to do. They want to be accepted & not make someone angry.

2.3 Review - True or False Advertising is a form of Direct Pressure. False, advertising is a form of Indirect Pressure Saying No Repeatedly & using more than one refusal skill may be necessary for some types of pressures. True It’s okay to be disrespectful when trying to refuse someone who is trying to pressure you. False, you should never be disrespectful to anyone.

2.3 – Critical Thinking & Summary Use one of the Refusal Skills to deal with a pressure you currently have in your life. Write 2-3 sentences summarizing what you learned in this section.

Setting Healthy Goals Chapter 2.4

2.4 Objectives Differentiate between short-term & long-term goals Describe six suggestions for setting goals Develop an action plan to achieve a personal goal

2.4 Key Terms (CNS) Goal something that you work toward & hope to achieve Action Plan a set of directions that will help you reach your goal

CNS What are the two types of Goals? Short-term Long-term

CNS What are the 6 Suggestions for Setting Goals? Safe - Ask yourself, “Can this goal harm me?” Satisfying - You feel good about yourself when you reach the goal. Sensible - Realistic & achievable Similar - Related to past goals Specific - Steps are clear Supported - By responsible adults

CNS What Are 3 Components You Should Include in an Action Plan? Rewards – set small rewards for reaching small milestones toward achieving your goal. Influences – what influences will help you or hurt your ability to reach your goal Tracking Your Progress – review your progress weekly to evaluate your progress & adjust your plan as necessary

Section Review Chapter 2.4

2.4 Review What is the term for “something that work toward & hope to achieve Goal Define “Action Plan” A set of directions that will help you reach your goal. What is the difference between a short-term goal & a long-term goal? Short-term goals can be accomplished in days or weeks Long-term goals take months or years

2.4 Review What are the 6 suggestions for setting goals & what does each mean? Safe 1st thing to ask yourself, “Can this goal harm me?” Satisfying You feel good about yourself when you reach the goal. Sensible Realistic for time & achievable Similar Related to past goals Specific Steps to achieve goal are clear Supported By parents or responsible adults

2.4 Review What is the suggestion for setting goals that recommends you avoid a goal that hurts your health? Safe – set goals that are safe What is the suggestion for setting goals the recommends that you choose a goal that is realistic? Sensible

2.4 Review What are the 3 components you should to put into your action plan? Rewards – set small rewards for reaching small milestones toward achieving your goal. Influences – what influences will help you or hurt your ability to reach your goal Tracking Your Progress – review your progress weekly to evaluate your progress & adjust your plan as necessary

2.4 Review – Last Slide What are the six risk factors that can keep you from reaching your goal? Drug & Alcohol Use Sexual Activity Behaviors That Cause Injury Poor Dietary Patterns Tobacco Use Sedentary Lifestyle

Chapter Review Chapter 2

Chap 2 – Review Key Terms All public forms of communication, such as TV, radio, newspaper Media Something that you can use to help achieve a goal Resource To work together w/one or more people Collaborate or Collaboration

Chap 2 Review Key Terms A strategy to avoid doing something you don’t want to do. Refusal Skill A person who buys products or services Consumer A feeling that you should do something because your friends want you to. Peer Pressure

Chap 2 Review Key Terms Dealing with problems & troubles in an effective way. Coping A result of your actions & decisions Consequence A tool for building a healthy life Life Skill

Chap 2 Review Key Ideas What is the life skill you would use to evaluate how your actions affect your health? Assessing Your Health What is the life skill you would use to help you say “No” to peer pressure? Using Refusal Skills Why is it important to evaluate the consequences of each option before you make a decision? Because this will help you reach a decision that has the least negative consequences.

Chap 2 Review Key Ideas What does GREAT stand for? G = Give Thought to the Problem R = Review Your Choices E = Evaluate the Consequences A = Assess & Choose the Best Choice T = Think it over Afterwards

Chap 2 Review Key Ideas What is the step in the Making GREAT Decisions model in which you determine whether you made the right decision? Think It Over Afterward What are the 3 steps to take if you made a wrong decision? Stop, Think, & Go

Chap 2 Review - Name the Different Kinds of Direct Pressure Teasing, Persuasion, Explanations, Put-downs, Threats, Bribery

Chap 2 Review - Name the Types of Indirect Pressure TV, Movies, Radio, Internet, Advertising, Role Models, Popular or Famous People

Chap 2 Review - What Are The 12 Refusal Skills? Blame Someone Else Give a Reason Ignore the Request Leave the Situation Say “No Thanks” Say “No” & Mean It Keep Saying “No” Make a Joke Out of It Make an Excuse Suggest Something Else to Do Change the Subject Team Up With Someone

Chapter 2 Review What is the Refusal Skill that requires support from others? Team up with someone What is a goal? Something that you work toward & hope to achieve What is an action plan? A set of directions that will help you reach your goal.

Chapter 2 Review What is the difference between a short-term goal & a long-term goal? A short-term goal is one that can be accomplished in a short amount of time, usually days or weeks. A long term goal takes months or years to achieve.

Chap 2 Review 6 Suggestions for Setting Goals Safe 1st thing to ask yourself, “Can this goal harm me?” Satisfying You feel good about yourself when you reach the goal. Sensible Realistic for time & achievable Similar Related to past goals Specific Steps are clear Supported By parents or responsible adults

Chapter 2 Review What are the 3 components you need to put into your action plan? Rewards – set small rewards for reaching small milestones toward achieving your goal. Influences – what influences will help you or hurt your ability to reach your goal Tracking Your Progress – review your progress weekly to evaluate your progress & adjust your plan as necessary

Chapter Review – Final Slide What are the six common risk behaviors among teens? Drug & Alcohol Use Sexual Activity Behaviors That Cause Injury Poor Dietary Patterns Tobacco Use Sedentary Lifestyle