Setting Reachable Goals & Making Responsible Decisions
True or False? A goal booster is someone who encourages us and helps us achieve our goals.
True
What does a goal buster do then?
True or False? Communication is the sending & receiving of information between two or more people.
True
True or False? You should look for friends that show qualities like jealous, bossy, & untrustworthy.
False
True or False? Alcohol is a drug that speeds up our brain & body.
False
Alcohol is a drug that SLOWS down our brain & body!
True or False? Over the counter medicines are medicines that are given specifically to one person and should not be shared with anyone else.
False
OTC's are medicines that adults can buy off the shelf of a store and most people can take them.
When you have a decision to make, you should:
A. Ask your friends what to do.
B. Stop and think about your choices and their consequences.
C. Do the first thing you think of
D. Say no
B. Stop and think about your choices and their consequences
Which of the following is NOT a healthy way to manage your emotions?
A. Draw or Paint.
B. Feel sorry for myself
C. Laugh
D. Read a book
B. Feel sorry for myself
Which of these statements is a good example of refusing peer pressure with a Better Idea?
A. No, thanks. Smoking causes cancer.
B. I can't. I have soccer practice today.
C. Let's play basketball instead. I'd rather shoot hoops than smoke cigarettes.
D. I don't smoke.
C.Let's play basketball instead. I'd rather shoot hoops than smoke cigarettes.
Which body parts can be damaged by using tobacco?
A. Heart
B. Skin
C. Lungs
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
What should you NOT do if a friend wants you to drink a beer?
A. Ask for wine instead.
B. Say No.
C. Walk Away.
D. Suggest a healthy activity.
A. Ask for wine instead.
Which of the following is an example of a LONG-TERM Goal?
A. My goal is to read chapter one tonight.
B. My goal is to finish the requirements for my scout badge at the end of the week.
C. My goal is to graduate from college.
D. My goal is to perform in the talent show next week.
C. My goal is the graduate from college.
The other 3 are examples of what kind of goals?
Which of the following is NOT an example of what a LISTENER should do when listening to the Speaker?
A. Use body language that shows interest in what the speaker is saying.
B. Focus on the speaker
C. Interrupt the speaker to share another point of view.
D. Ask clarifying questions to confirm understanding.
C. Interrupt the speaker to share another point of view.
Which of the following is an example demonstrating healthy friendship qualities?
A. Derek is trying to learn how to juggle, his friend Anthony keeps telling Derek that it's a waste of time and he should just quit.
B. Maddie's friend from her dance class invites her to go swimming at her house. But Maddie's best friend Kelsey tells her she doesn't want Maddie to go and wants Maddie to only hang out with her.
C. Isabella is trying her best to paint a picture of her horse during art class to enter into the art show. Emma sees Isabella's picture and tells her that it is not going to make it in the art show and apologizes that she is better at painting than Isabella.
D. Alex has his championship soccer tournament on Saturday and is feeling very nervous. His teammate Ryan tells Alex he is also nervous but also says that they have worked hard & he believes that they can win it.
D. Alex has his championship soccer tournament on Saturday and is feeling very nervous. His teammate Ryan tells Alex he is also nervous but also says that they have worked hard & he believes that they can win it.
Which of these is a possible consequence of drinking alcohol?
A. Poor decision making
B. Slower brain development
C. Short term memory loss
D. All of the Above
D. All of the Above
Alcohol affects all parts of the brain!
When is using someone else's prescription medicine a good idea?
A. When I am in a hurry.
B. When my best friend says it's okay.
C. When I have run out of mine.
D. It is never a good idea to share medicine.
D. It is never a good idea to share medicine
Prescription medicine should only ever be used by the person it is prescribed to!
What are the 4 steps in Decision Making?
1. Stop
2. Think
3. Act
4. Reflect
What are the 4 main emotions & name a physical signal for each.
Happy-smile, laughter, etc.
Sad- tears, lump in your throat, etc.
Mad-Clenched fist, frown, red face, etc.
Scared- Butterflies in stomach, Sweating, wide eyes, etc.
What are the 5 other peer pressure strategies besides Better Idea?
Say No, Walk Away, Ignore, Broken Record, Make an Excuse
Name 5 specific ways tobacco products harm the body.
Damages Brain (can cause nicotine addiction)
Damages heart (heart beats harder/faster, stiffens blood vessels, etc.)
Damages Lungs (shortness of breath/coughing, etc.)
Damages Teeth/Mouth (Bad breath, stained teeth, oral cancer, etc.)
Damages Skin (Wrinkles)
Damages Immune System (weaker & slower response to infection)
Upset Stomach (nausea & vomitting)
Name 5 Healthy activities/choices you can do instead of using tobacco/nicotine or alcohol.
Go for a run, ride a bike, play sports, eat fruit & vegetables, read a book, go for a swim, play a game, etc.