health skills
specific tools and strategies that help you maintain, protect, and improve all aspects of your health
interpersonal communication
exchange of thoughts, feelings, and beliefs between two or more people
effective communication
clearly say what you mean, pay attention to how you say something, be a god listener
refusal skills
communication strategies that can help you say no when you are urged to take part in behaviors that are unsafe or unhealthful, or that go against your values
conflict resolution
process of ending a conflict through cooperation and problem solving
three steps when dealing with a conflict
1) take time to calm down and think through the situation2)when discussing the conflict, speak calmly and listen attentively, asking questions when appropriate 3)use a polite tone and try to brainstorm solutions where no one looses respect. Work to resolve the conflict peacefully.
self-management skills
practicing healthful behaviors and managing stress
stress management
ways to deal with or overcome the negative effects of stress
ways to manage stress
laughing, taking a bath, engaging in physical activity, listening to soothing music, and managing time effectively
internal influences on health
knowledge, values, likes, dislikes, and desires
external influences on health
family, friends, peers, environment, culture, laws, media
advocacy
taking action to influence others to address a health related concern or to support a health related belief
decision-making skills
steps that enable you to make a healthful decision
values
values are the ideas, beliefs, and attitude about what is important that help guide the way you live
goal
something you aim for that takes planning and work
two types of goals
short term and long term
action plan
a multistep strategy to identify and achieve your goals
HELP acronym
Healthful (what health risks, if any, will this option present)Ethical (Does this choice reflect what you and your family believe in)Legal (Does this option violate any local, state, or federal laws)Parent Approval (would your parents or guardians approve of this option)
character
those distinctive qualities that describe how a person thinks, feels, and behaves
core ethical values
responsibility, integrity, honesty, and respect
role model
someone whose success or behavior serves as an example for others
three ways to demonstrate character by making a difference
at home, at school, in the community