The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens Sharpen the Saw Synergize Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood Think Win-Win Put First Things First Begin with the End in Mind Be Proactive

FOUR key dimensions of life Heart – The Emotional Dimension Body – The Physical Dimension Brain – The Mental Dimension Soul – The Spiritual Dimension

Body The Physical Dimension: The Physical Dimension: ExerciseRelax Sleep well

Caring for your BODY Welcome to your NEW body Welcome to your NEW body

Caring for your BODY Welcome to your NEW body Welcome to your NEW body

Ten ways TEENS can sharpen the body 1.Eat good food 2.Relax in the bathtub 3.Bike 4.Lift weights 5.Get enough sleep 6.Practice yoga 7.Play sports 8.Take walks 9.Stretch out 10.Do an aerobics workout

Your body is a TOOL If you take good care of it, it will serve you well. If you take good care of it, it will serve you well. Four KEY ingredients to a healthy body: Four KEY ingredients to a healthy body: 1. Good sleeping habits 2. Physical relaxation 3. Good nutrition 4. Proper exercise

You are what you EAT Food affects Mood, Eat with care Food affects Mood, Eat with care More whole grains, fruits, vegetables, low-fat dairy products More whole grains, fruits, vegetables, low-fat dairy products Less fast food, junk food, snacks that often loaded with fat, sugar, salt Less fast food, junk food, snacks that often loaded with fat, sugar, salt Junk-food Pyramid

USDA Food Pyramid

Rules of thumb First rule: Listen to your body First rule: Listen to your body Pay careful attention to how different foods make you feel and from that develop your own do’s and don’ts. Pay careful attention to how different foods make you feel and from that develop your own do’s and don’ts. E.g. Too many french fries -> sore throat – Don’t E.g. Too many french fries -> sore throat – Don’t Eat lots of fruits and vegetables -> feel sharp – Do Eat lots of fruits and vegetables -> feel sharp – Do

Rules of thumb Second rule: Be moderate and avoid extremes Second rule: Be moderate and avoid extremes 1 Corinthians 6:12-13 I am free to do all things; but not all things are wise. I am free to do all things; but I will not let myself come under the power of any. Food is for the stomach and the stomach for food, and God will put an end to them together. 1 Corinthians 6:12-13 I am free to do all things; but not all things are wise. I am free to do all things; but I will not let myself come under the power of any. Food is for the stomach and the stomach for food, and God will put an end to them together.

Which word comes to you … Which word comes to you when you are thinking of EXERCISE? Which word comes to you when you are thinking of EXERCISE?

Use it or Lose it We all feel depressed, confused, or apathetic at times. We all feel depressed, confused, or apathetic at times. Exercise ourselves better: For our heart and lungs Giving a shot of energy Melting stress away Clearing your mind Exercise ourselves better: For our heart and lungs Giving a shot of energy Melting stress away Clearing your mind

NOT about how you look It’s all about how you feel It’s all about how you feel Are you feeling good physically when you are exercising? Are you feeling good physically when you are exercising?

Care for your body, not to destroy it Using addictive substances will destroy your body. Using addictive substances will destroy your body.

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Alcohol Three leading causes of death among teens: car accidents, suicide, and homicide Three leading causes of death among teens: car accidents, suicide, and homicide

Cigarette It isn’t cool It isn’t cool

You cannot quit whenever you want Don’t be foolish Don’t be foolish “I have done it a hundred times” Mark Twain said about quit smoking “I have done it a hundred times” Mark Twain said about quit smoking

The Refusal Skill 1.Ask questions. Ask tough questions that really make you think about what you’re doing. “Why would I want to drink?” “What will happen to me if I get stoned tonight?”

The Refusal Skill 2.Name the trouble. Try to put a face on what you’re doing. “What if my father and mother know I smoke?” “Smoking will ruin my breath?”

The Refusal Skill 3.State the consequences. Think through the consequences of your actions. “I could get arrested if I’m caught with drugs.” “If I get wasted tonight, someone might take advantage of me.”

The Refusal Skill 4.Suggest an alternative. Have your own list of fun alternatives ready to go whenever you’re being lured in. “Hey, why don’t we go see a movie?” “I’d rather play basketball.”

The Refusal Skill 5.Take off. If you get caught in a situation that just doesn’t look good, don’t worry about what everyone might think of you, just get away … fast. “Sorry, everyone. But I’m out of here.”

Reflection Have a mental rehearsal the 5 refusal skills when your friend came to you with a cigarette.