constructive criticism
non-hostile comments that point out problems and encourage improvement
defense mechanism
mental processes that protect individuals from strong or stressful emotions and situations
competence
having skills to do something
character
consists of the distinctive qualities that describe how a person thinks, feels and behaves
role model
someone whose success or behavior serves as an example for you
sense of belonging
feeling close to family, friends, and others provides you with support
self-actualization
the striving to become the best you can be
resilient
the ability to adapt effectively and recover from disappointment, difficulty, or crisis
integrity
a firm observance of core ethical values
self-esteem
how much you value, respect, and feel confident about yourself
personality
complex set of characteristics that makes you unique
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
Physical- need for hunger, thirst, sleep and shelter
Safety- need to be secure from danger
Belonging- need to love and be loved: need to belong
Feeling recognized-need to achieve, need to be recognized
Reaching potential-need for self-actualization
mentally healthy people
cope with feelings
comfortable with others
flexible
confident
improve self-esteem
try new activities to discover talents
exercise regularly to have more energy
look at mistakes as learning opportunities
volunteer
accept what you cannot change
write down goals and steps you will take to achieve them
traits of good character
trustworthiness
respect
caring
citizenship
fairness
responsibility
Mental/Emotional Health
the ability to accept yourself and others, express and manage emotions, and deal with the demands and challenges you meet in your life
mental
relating to the mind
hierarchy of needs
A ranked list of those needs essential to human growth and development, presented in ascending order, starting with basic needs and building toward the need for reaching your highest potential.
personal identity
your sense of yourself as a unique individual
empathy
The ability to imagine and understand how someone else feels
emotions
signals that tell your mind and body how to react
resources
a source of supply or support
hormones
Chemicals produced by your glands that regulate the activities of different body cells
yelling
this is not a positive way to express an emotion
demonstrating positive values
Choosing not to cheat is an example of
projection
common self defense mechanism
Trustworthiness
showing the courage to do the right thing without lying, cheating or stealing is an example of this
physical needs
this is at the bottom of Maslow's hierarchy of needs
citizenship
reflects the importance of community concerns, such as obeying laws and voting
Take deep breaths
first strategy to use when managing your anger
Rantionalization
common defense mechanism deals more with avoidance than with taking resposibility