Dimensions of Wellness
Name the dimension of wellness:
Going to the YMCA to go swimming.
Physical Wellness
What does the "S" stand for in the acronym SMART?
Specific
What is self-esteem?
Is your overall opinion of yourself — how you feel about your abilities and limitations. When you have healthy self-esteem, you feel good about yourself and see yourself as deserving the respect of others.
Change the following “You” statement into an “I” statement:
“Some friend you are! We were supposed to meet last night. Why didn’t you bother to call or text me?!”
I feel angry when you make plans with me and don't show up because it makes me think you don't care about me. Next time I want you to call/text me if you have to cancel.
What are two actions you can take to perform CPR without getting tired quickly?
1) Lock elbows
2) Shoulders above your interlocked hands
3) Use your body weight
4) Alternate with a partner at the scene
Name the dimension of wellness:
Buying clothes on sale or clearance.
Financial Wellness
“I want to beat my high score.”
Change this goal to be more specific.
Answers will vary:
> I want to beat my high score in Tetris.
> I want to beat my high score by 10 points.
“I’ll never be good at serving a volleyball! I’m failing my team.”
Change this example of negative self-talk into positive self-talk.
If I practice serving a volleyball everyday for 30 minutes I will be better able to help my team be successful.
What does it mean to self-advocate?
The ability to stand up for yourself and ask what you need and want.
It empowers you to take ownership of your life and create the life you want!
How many beats per minute (bpm) should you perform chest compressions on a victim of cardiac arrest?
What song can help you "keep the beat" when performing hands-only CPR?
100-120 bpm
"Stayin' Alive" - Bee Gees
Name the dimension of wellness:
Planting and growing food for a community garden.
Environmental Health
"I want to learn another language"
Change this goal to be timely.
Answers will vary:
> I want to learn another language by the end of the year.
“Why should I try out for the soccer team? I have no chance anyways.”
Change this example of negative self-talk into positive self-talk.
“Soccer tryouts will be challenging. But, I will try my best no matter if I make the team or not.”
What is stigma?
Stigma involves prejudice (negative attitudes) or discrimination (negative responses) against a person or group of people based on a distinguishing characteristic like race, gender, mental health, etc.
Example:
> Placing labels ("emo", "crazy", "addictl", etc.)
Why are chest compressions used on a victim whose heart has stopped beating?
Your answer must contain these 3 words:
Oxygen
Brain
Chest compressions squeeze the heart to push oxygenated blood to the brain and body.
Name the dimension of wellness:
Taking time to think about your beliefs and values.
Spiritual Wellness
"I want to run far without getting tired"
Change this goal to be measurable.
Answers will vary:
> "I want to run a mile in under 8 minutes."
What is the difference between "eustress" and "distress"?
Eustress - A positive form of stress that feels manageable and increases energy, focus, motivation, and performance.
Distress - A negative form of stress that feels overwhelming that decreases energy, focus, motivation, and performance.
What is "herd mentality" and what does it have to do with peer pressure?
Herd mentality describes how groups of people can "pressure" you to think or behave a certain way both in positive and negative ways.
What is the difference between cardiac arrest and a heart attack?
Cardiac Arrest - An electrical problem where the heart stops beating
Heart Attack - A blood circulation problem caused by a blocked artery
Health - A state of being
Wellness - Actions people take to be healthier
“I want to get more sleep”
Transform this statement into a SMART goal.
My goal is to get at least 8 hours of sleep every night for the next 7 days. This goal is important to me because I need to stay awake and focus in school. To achieve this goal I will avoid sugary foods at night and turn off all electronics 15 minutes before bed. I know I will achieve this goal when I analyze my 7-day sleep journal.
What is the difference between sadness and depression?
Sadness - An emotion that everyone experiences. It is a short-term condition that goes away on its own.
Depression - An overpowering and long-term mental health disorder that can drastically impact daily living.
What is the goal of advocacy?
Taking action to create positive change.
Examples:
> Creating posters
> Petitions
> Surveys
> Posting on social media
> Giving speeches
What do AED machines do?
Your answer must include the following words:
> Analyze
> Heart
> Rhythm
> Shock
It analyzes the heart's activity and, if necessary, delivers an electric shock to help the heart re-establish a healthy rhythm.