Health triangle
3 parts of the health triangle
Physical, mental, social
Wellness
Considered to be the state of total health
Self esteem
A person’s belief about his or her worth
Peer pressure
The influence people of similar age or status place on others to behave in a certain way, this can be positive or negative
Balanced relationships
Similar interests
Join in activities together
Start conversation
Physical health
The condition of a person’s body
What affects decision making?
Friends, family, media, technology (peer pressure)
Promoting self esteem
Know your assets and your strengths
Surround yourself with positive and supportive people.
Find something you really love to do, and do it.
Help someone else build their self- esteem
Positive peer pressure
Influence of peers to behave in a responsible way
Unbalanced relationships
Talking about yourself
Appearing disinterested
Interrupting
Changing the topic
Being a know it all
Complaining
Mental health
The condition of a person’s mind and the ways that a person expresses feelings
How many steps are in a decision making model?
5 steps:
1. Describe the situation that requires a decision
2. List possible decisions
3. Share the list with an adult
4. Decide which decision is responsible and appropriate
5. Evaluate possible consequences
Risk
A situation that exposes you to potential danger, harm, or loss
Negative peer pressure
Influence of peers to behave in an irresponsible way
Dating
Spending time with someone to whom you are attracted is a natural stage of adolescence
Social health
The condition of a person’s relationships with others
When analyzing influences, you are...
Asking questions
Negative risk
A type of risk that has a result that is very likely to be harmful
Consequence
A result of an action that typically has a negative connotation
Parental guidelines
Give parents info on who you are dating
Tell parents plans
Arrange safe transportation
Establish reasonable curfew
Establish code of conduct for you and your date
You health is a combination of...
Physical, social, and mental/ emotional well- being
When you say yes to a decision, the outcome will...
Have a positive affect
Calculated risk
A type of risk that is taken after weighing out the pro’s and con’s
Resistance skills
Simply saying no, coming up with and excuse, and/or walking away
Dating skills
Don’t base self worth on getting a date
Ask questions and facts before accepting
Decline date where risky behaviors exist
Honor your dating commitments
Recognize advantages of dating different people rather than one serious