What is adversity?
Overall difficulties or struggles that we may face in our lives.
What is my name?
Connor
What is an example of Physical Adversity?
1. A career ending injury.
2. Growing up blind or deaf.
3. Chronic pain
4. Obesity
5. Broken bones, etc.
What communication can we use to help others experiencing adversity?
Supportive Communication
Name 2 tips to help with Financial Adversity.
1. Prioritize what you can control.
2. Research more ways to earn extra money
3. Try to pay essential bills on time
4. Save money if you can
5. Consistently track money-saving progress
6. Talk to professionals
7. Observe how successful people handle money and learn valuable lessons from them.
How can you overcome Spiritual Adversity?
Finding something that you think matters and applying yourself to it.
What is an example of Supportive Communication?
Varied Answers.
From the slides about helping a friend out with social skills, name 3 tips that were discussed.
Challenge negative thoughts.
Take small steps.
Try relaxation techniques.
Practice acts of kindness.
Shift your focus.
Self-talk yourself up.
Don't avoid social situations altogether, even if they make you nervous and uncomfortable.
Practice your social skills.
What are the six types of adversity?
1. Physical
2. Mental
3. Emotional
4. Social
5. Spiritual
6. Financial
From the slides about helping a friend out with time-management skills, name 3 tips that were discussed.
Figure out exactly how long it will take to get somewhere or do something then build in extra time.
Set lots of alarms.
Make use of a calendar
Create artificial deadlines.
Don't start an enjoyable — or important — activity before a pressing event.