Health Triangle
This side of the triangle involves how well your body functions, including exercise, nutrition, and sleep.
Physical
The "S" in SMART stands for this, meaning your goal is clear and well-defined.
Specific
These are all tobacco products
vapes, cigarettes, dip, chew
Alcohol is this type of drug....
Depressant
Expressing feelings appropriately, coping with stress, and maintaining a positive self-image fall under this side of the triangle.
Mental/ Emotional
If you can track your progress using numbers or concrete evidence, your goal satisfies this letter.
Measurable (M)
The addictive drug in tobacco
Nicotine
This is the drug in marijuana
THC
This component focuses on how well you get along with others, make friends, and communicate effectively.
Social
The "A" stands for....
Achievable / Attainable
Teens who vape are more likely to do this....
Smoke cigarettes / do other drugs
This organ in the human body is responsible for filtering out toxic substances, but drinking alcohol can severely damage it over time.
Liver
True or False: If one side of your health triangle is extremely strong, it makes up for the other two being weak.
False
The "R" ensures your goal matters to you and aligns with your overall values.
Relevant / Realistic
Legal age to buy tobacco products in the US
Because the brain does not fully finish developing until around age 25, using alcohol or marijuana during middle school can permanently affect this critical skill needed for studying and learning.
Memory / decision making / learning
Daily recommended hours of sleep for teens to keep their physical health side balanced.
8 hours
Setting a deadline like "by the end of the month" fulfills this final SMART component.
Time bound / Timely
Nicotine is this type of drug....
Stimulant
Marijuana is this type of drug
Hallucinogen