Keys to Success: Building Analytical, Creative, and Practical Skills, 6 th edition Carol Carter, Joyce Bishop, and Sarah Lyman Kravits Copyright ©2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All rights reserved. Chapter 10 Personal Wellness: Taking Care of Yourself Keys to Success, Sixth Edition Carol Carter, Joyce Bishop, and Sarah Lyman Kravits

Keys to Success: Building Analytical, Creative, and Practical Skills, 6 th edition Carol Carter, Joyce Bishop, and Sarah Lyman Kravits Copyright ©2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All rights reserved. “Successfully intelligent people… have the ability to delay gratification. People who are unable to delay gratification seek rewards for achieving short-term goals but miss the larger rewards they could receive from accomplishing more important, long- term goals.” Robert Sternberg

Keys to Success: Building Analytical, Creative, and Practical Skills, 6 th edition Carol Carter, Joyce Bishop, and Sarah Lyman Kravits Copyright ©2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All rights reserved. Real Questions, Practical Answers How can I manage the stress of leaving old friends and familiar places?

Keys to Success: Building Analytical, Creative, and Practical Skills, 6 th edition Carol Carter, Joyce Bishop, and Sarah Lyman Kravits Copyright ©2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All rights reserved. How Can Focusing on Health Help You Manage Stress? Food and Eating Habits Exercise Sleep Review Your Immunizations Stay Safe Recognize Mental Health Problem such as Depression and Eating Disorders

Keys to Success: Building Analytical, Creative, and Practical Skills, 6 th edition Carol Carter, Joyce Bishop, and Sarah Lyman Kravits Copyright ©2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All rights reserved. On a scale from 1–10, how healthy are you? Physically? Emotionally? Socially?

Keys to Success: Building Analytical, Creative, and Practical Skills, 6 th edition Carol Carter, Joyce Bishop, and Sarah Lyman Kravits Copyright ©2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All rights reserved. Finding Balance Amid Stress

Keys to Success: Building Analytical, Creative, and Practical Skills, 6 th edition Carol Carter, Joyce Bishop, and Sarah Lyman Kravits Copyright ©2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All rights reserved. Stress Management Ideas Visualize yourself being calm. Breathe deeply for ten minutes each day. Be gentle with yourself. Trust your instincts. Listen to your own wisdom. Strive for balance, not perfection.

Keys to Success: Building Analytical, Creative, and Practical Skills, 6 th edition Carol Carter, Joyce Bishop, and Sarah Lyman Kravits Copyright ©2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All rights reserved. Depression

Keys to Success: Building Analytical, Creative, and Practical Skills, 6 th edition Carol Carter, Joyce Bishop, and Sarah Lyman Kravits Copyright ©2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All rights reserved. How Can You Make Effective Decisions about Alcohol, Tobacco, and Drugs? Alcohol Tobacco Drugs Facing Addiction

Keys to Success: Building Analytical, Creative, and Practical Skills, 6 th edition Carol Carter, Joyce Bishop, and Sarah Lyman Kravits Copyright ©2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All rights reserved. Choose Wisely: Alcohol Analytical: Know the facts and statistics Creative: Have some excuses ready if you are pressured to drink Practical: Designated Drivers

Keys to Success: Building Analytical, Creative, and Practical Skills, 6 th edition Carol Carter, Joyce Bishop, and Sarah Lyman Kravits Copyright ©2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All rights reserved. Binge Drinking Statistics

Keys to Success: Building Analytical, Creative, and Practical Skills, 6 th edition Carol Carter, Joyce Bishop, and Sarah Lyman Kravits Copyright ©2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All rights reserved. Choose Wisely: Tobacco Analytical: Know the facts and statistics Creative: Have some excuses ready if you are pressured to smoke Practical: Think about stopping and put a plan into action

Keys to Success: Building Analytical, Creative, and Practical Skills, 6 th edition Carol Carter, Joyce Bishop, and Sarah Lyman Kravits Copyright ©2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All rights reserved. Choose Wisely: Drugs Analytical: Know the facts and statistics Creative: Have some excuses ready if you are pressured to take drugs Practical: If you have a problem – face it and get help. (Take a look at Key 10.4)

Keys to Success: Building Analytical, Creative, and Practical Skills, 6 th edition Carol Carter, Joyce Bishop, and Sarah Lyman Kravits Copyright ©2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All rights reserved. Finding Information on Addiction Your friend is using some type of drug that’s affecting her health. She’s not sleeping or eating much. She’s stopped going to class. The last time you spoke with her, she asked to borrow money and got really angry when you told her, “no.” You’re worried, especially now that you’ve heard from her brother who’s really concerned. Where do you find resources that can help?

Keys to Success: Building Analytical, Creative, and Practical Skills, 6 th edition Carol Carter, Joyce Bishop, and Sarah Lyman Kravits Copyright ©2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All rights reserved. How Can You Make Effective Decisions About Sex? Birth Control Take a look at Key 10.5 Sexually Transmitted Infections Take a look at Key 10.6 AIDS and HIV Take a look at Key 10.7

Keys to Success: Building Analytical, Creative, and Practical Skills, 6 th edition Carol Carter, Joyce Bishop, and Sarah Lyman Kravits Copyright ©2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All rights reserved. Choose Wisely: Sex Talk About it! Birth Control Consider cost, ease of use, reliability, comfort, and protection against STIs STIs Go to a doctor or clinic – don’t be shy! Know the truth: You can’t get AIDS from a toilet seat

Keys to Success: Building Analytical, Creative, and Practical Skills, 6 th edition Carol Carter, Joyce Bishop, and Sarah Lyman Kravits Copyright ©2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All rights reserved. Thinking Successfully about Personal Wellness Analytical Thinking – examine your relationship with drugs, alcohol and/or tobacco. Creative Thinking – devise new ways to have fun on a budget, look at wellness challenges from a new perspective, create a diet and exercise program that fits into your college lifestyle. Practical Thinking – take action when you spot problems, learn when and how to seek help if needed.

Keys to Success: Building Analytical, Creative, and Practical Skills, 6 th edition Carol Carter, Joyce Bishop, and Sarah Lyman Kravits Copyright ©2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All rights reserved. Zhongyong This long-standing Chinese concept can be loosely translated as “the doctrines of the mean.” In other words, zhongyong recommends that one live moderately, using common sense to avoid extremes. How would you apply this word to your life?

Keys to Success: Building Analytical, Creative, and Practical Skills, 6 th edition Carol Carter, Joyce Bishop, and Sarah Lyman Kravits Copyright ©2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All rights reserved. “When we change our perception we gain control…When we commit to action, to actually doing something rather than feeling trapped by events, the stress in our life becomes manageable.” Greg Anderson, Cancer survivor and founder of the American Wellness Project