1. Mental Emotional Health
Developing Good Character/Developing A Healthy Mind
Lessons 8/9

2. Vocabulary
Self Respect- A high regard for oneself because one behaves in responsible ways
Self control- The degree to which someone regulates his or her behavior.
Delayed gratification- Postponing an immediate reward in order to complete a task.
Good character- Using self control to act responsibly

3. Building Blocks of Good Character
Compassion- care for others, showing sensitivity to others needs
Good Citizenship- Obey rules laws and respect authority and physical environment
Fairness- treat others equally and do not take advantage
Respect- Treat others as you wish to be treated
Responsibility- Do what you promise and accountable for actions
Trustworthy- Dependable, loyal and honest
Honesty- Refuse to lie cheat or steal

4. Self-Esteem Belief about someone's own personal worth
Attitude- Feeling or emotion you have toward something
Negative Self-Esteem- Belief that one is not worthy and does not deserve the respect of others
Social-emotional environment- The quality of contacts with whom he or she interacts
Social-emotional booster- A personal contact that helps a person feel encouragement and support

5. Personality Type
A person’s usual way of focusing energy, gathering information, making decisions and getting work done.
4 Categories
Focusing energy
Gathering info
Make decisions
Get work done.

6. Focus energy Extrovert - You are energized by people or things
Introvert – you are energized by images or ideas

7. Gathering Information
Sensor- Person who trusts tangible info that you gather from senses
Intuitive Person – Gives more weight to information from their imagination or insight

8. Decisions
Thinker- Makes decisions based on tangible evidence and objective principles
Feeler- Goes more on gut feeling and against peoples issues and concerns

9. How you work Judging- Someone who likes structure and organization
Perceiving- Prefer open ended deadlines and adapt methods of how you do things.
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10. Types of addiction Drug Exercise Gambling Nicotine Perfection
Relationship
Shopping Addiction
Thrill seeking addiction
Workaholics
Release of hormones in the brain that cause euphoric or pleasurable feelings known as endorphins.

11. Vocab Attitude- Feeling or emotion you have toward something
Relapse- Return to a previous behavior
Addiction- Desire to use a substance or continue behavior despite negative side effects
Support Group- Family and friends come together to help one get better