Healthy Choices
An example of a healthy choice
What is-Saying "no" to drugs, staying in school, studying for a test, etc.
What is-No, never.
What is- SIT: 1.Stop 2. Identify 3. Take Action
How can using alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs keep you from achieving your goals?
What is-Using alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs can never help you reach your goal. In fact, using them could cause you: to do badly in school, have family problems, have problems with friends, get arrested, get physically sick.
An example of unhealthy choice.
T/F: Dip or chewing tobacco is a safe alternative to smoking.
If you were really sad, what would be a healthy way to deal with your sad feelings?
What is-Talk to someone, exercise, do something you enjoy.
If your dream is to make the basketball team and you don't get chosen, what is a healthy choice that you could make?
What is-Keep practicing and try again if it is still my dream, but it is always okay for dreams to change.
How do you know if a choice is healthy or unhealthy?
What is-Whether the choice is good or bad for you.
T/F: Most kids in elementary school smoke and drink.
What is-False. In fact, most kids all the way to high school age DO NOT smoke or drink.
What is- Changing how our body works, losing control of our body, etc.
What is-"I BELIEVE There Is A Purpose For My Life."
What is- Get in trouble.
What is-It is against the law.
How is expressing our feelings in a healthy way a "healthy choice?"
Complete this sentence, "Dreams can give us hope and give us a sense of ______ ___ ___ _____."
What is- "Dreams can give us hope and give us a sense of purpose for our future."
If a member of your family drinks a lot, what would be a healthy choice you could make?
What is-Ask for help.
What is a negative consequence of using alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs?
What is-Won't be able to reach dreams and goals.
Complete this sentence, "All my feelings are okay and I CAN ____ ___ __ _____ ___."
Obstacles that can keep you from achieving our dreams and goal.