Goal Setting
What is the first step in setting a goal?
Naming it!
Define "Communication"
sending and receiving messages so that both the Sender and Receiver understand.
Who is responsible for the decisions you make?
Define "Stress."
Stress is pressure or tension; it is your response to an event.
Define "Peer"
A peer is someone about your age.
Why is it important to picture yourself achieving your goal?
Picturing yourself achieving your goal helps make it real for you, and helps you to believe that you can do it.
Name one thing you should do if you want to communicate effectively.
If you are the Sender, be sure your verbal and non-verbal messages are the same. If you are the Receiver, look at the person's face and body. Listen to the words and tone of voice. Ask questions to be sure you understand.
Define "Impulsive."
An impulsive person acts without thinking.
Name two physical signs of stress.
Sweaty palms, headache, dry mouth, racing heart, shaky knees, etc.
Define "Peer Pressure"
Someone about your age tries to get you to do something you shouldn't do.
Explain the difference between long-term goals and short-term goals.
A short-term goal can be achieved in a short period of time, but a long-term goal may take years to achieve.
Name one thing you should NOT do if you want to communicate well.
Interrupt, dominate, use put-downs.
Define " Procrastinate."
Procrastinate means putting things off.
Name one UNhealthy way to deal with stress.
Drinking, smoking, using drugs, fighting, etc.
Define "Peer Influence"
Someone about your age does things that influence your behavior.
What should you do when you achieve your goal?
Tell yourself, "Good Job!" Give yourself a pat on the back or reward yourself.
True or False? Eighty percent of our communication occurs without saying a word.
TRUE! 80% of communication is NON-verbal.
Why shouldn't you make all your decisions by drawing straws?
Some decisions have serious consequences.
Name two healthy ways to cope with stress.
Exercise, read, play with a pet, talk to someone, etc.
What's wrong with pretending to go along with peer pressure?
People will believe that you drink/smoke/steal etc.. and they will expect you to do it next time.
Explain why goal setting is important.
Setting goals helps you to get more of what you want out of life.
Explain why communication is important.
It prevents misunderstandings. Communication is a way to help others and ask for help. Studies show that young people who communicate well and feel a part of a group do not tend to use alcohol/other drugs.
Describe a good decision maker.
A good decision maker stops and thinks, predicts consequences, etc.
Why is it important to learn healthy coping skills?
You have stress all your life, and if you don't learn healthy coping skills, you may get sick or find yourself in unwanted situations.
Name three peer pressure resistance strategies.
Any 3 of these: Say No, Ignore, Walk away, state the facts, reverse the pressure, a better idea, change the subject, broken record.