Goal Setting / Decision Making
Thinking about areas you’d like to improve and how you will work toward improving in those areas is known as....
Goal Setting
Name 3 qualities of a good friendship
Respect and trust
Acceptance for who you are, even as you grow and change
Listening and comforting
Freely expressing feelings and emotions without judging or criticizing
Offering and receiving help, advice, and encouragement
Enjoying each other’s company
Not taking advantage of each other
Talking about topics of mutual interest
Boosting each other’s confidence
Compromises—not always getting your way
Kindness and compassion
Including and inviting each other when making plans
Name two things you can do to take care of your emotional and mental health.
Speak to a friend/loved one
Speak to a therapist
Take part in activities you enjoy
Exercise, eat well, meditate, yoga, take breaks, etc.
Name 2 pieces of information you should be careful not to give out on the internet
Bank account number
Debit Card Number
Address
Social Security Number
Non-Driver ID Number
Passport Number
Name 3 ways to demonstrate professionalism at work.
Being on time, dressing appropriately, good hygiene and neat appearance, being a team player, have a good attendance record, being open to learning new skills, contributing ideas
Ariana has 2 different types of goals. Her first goal is to exercise at least twice a week. Her other goal is to save money to travel to Australia. What are these two types of goals called?
Short Term and Long Term Goals
Angela texted her friend Emma an hour ago and she still hasn't heard back! Angela repeatedly texts her and thinks that Emma is mad at her. Her final text to Emma is "Fine, don't text me again!". Was this ok for Angela to do in this situation? Why or why not?
No, just because Emma hasn't answered does not mean she was mad at Angela. There could be many other things that Emma was doing.
Alex has been feeling sad recently. He doesn't know the reason for his sadness as everything is going well in his life. He just want to stay home and watch tv in his bed all day. What are two things he can do?
Reach out to people for support that he trusts
Eat well and exercise
Doing something fun.
Help others
See a therapist if needed
If someone you do not know messages you on Facebook saying they were your old classmate and wants your address to meet up with you, you should give it to them since they are your old classmate.
True or False
False. You do not know for sure this is an old classmate, or if this is someone you can trust.
Bonus: what can you do instead?
What are 3 reasons people work, besides money?
Meet other people and build a social support network
Be proud of your accomplishments
Be involved in my community
Keep myself busy
Gain a sense of freedom and independence
Learn new skills that will help me in all areas of my life
Being responsible and valued
Participate in something that matters to me
Learn from others
Use my strengths and abilities to be valuable to others
Justin has a goal to cook a nice dinner for his boyfriend. Name 3 smaller tasks Justin could do to help him achieve his goal.
Find a recipe
Watch a cooking video
Buy the ingredients and equipment
Practice cooking the meal with others
Cook the meal
Name 3 things that a person can do to get along well with other people?
Be friendly and smile.
Engage in conversation. Look at the person as they talk. Nod along when they speak. Ask questions.
Show a genuine interest in the person.
Listen when the person speaks.
Don't interrupt
Think before you speak. Does it relate to the conversation?
Compliment the person. This makes the person feel good.
Be polite.
Be positive.
Name 3 things that Alex can do to take care of his physical health that will improve his emotional/mental health?
Exercise
Get enough sleep
Yoga, mindfulness, meditation
Eat Healthy Foods
Limit foods that negatively affects our mood such as caffeine, sugary snacks, or fried food
Drink lots of water
Avoid alcohol and all drugs
Name 3 things you should do to make sure you are safe if you meet up with someone you met online.
Tell a family member or friend where you will meet up
Meet in a public place
Have a video chat first
Share you GPS location with a family member
Ask someone to wait nearby
DO NOT give out your home address or have them pick you up.
What are 2 topics you should avoid talking about at work?
Relationships, sexuality, gossip, politics, religion, finances, personal or family issues.
Name 3 examples of long term goals
Live independently
Get Married
Get a job
Go to college
Get a driver's license
Buy a car/house
Travel independently
Anthony and Leon are roommates. Their bedrooms are right next to each other, and noise easily travels through their rooms. Anthony is playing loud music while Leon is on an important call. Leon shouts, "turn down that music, no one needs to hear that!". Anthony does not listen and keeps playing. Leon yells again, and Anthony turns it down a bit. Leon is still having trouble hearing the person on the phone. What could Leon and Anthony done differently in this scenario?
Leon could have went to Anthony calmly to ask that the music be lowered because of his phone call.
Anthony could have played his music at a lower volume or asked Leon if he minded if he could turn it up a bit.
Alex has been feeling so stressed recently. He has been arguing with his housemate about cleaning, he has started a new job, and he is worried about his aging grandmother that he is really close to. What are two things that Alex can do to take care of his emotional well-being?
Expressing feelings in appropriate ways
Find a calming place
Think before he acts
Practice Deep Breathing
Notice Feelings and practice mindfulness
Sally had a terrible day at work. She goes home and vents on Facebook about how awful her boss is and how rude the customers are. Her profile is private, but she does have some work friends on her Facebook. It's totally fine that she posted this.
True or False
False
Nothing is truly private on the internet, even if her profile is set to "private". Additionally, her work "friends" may not truly be her friends and could report her, making it likely that she would at least get written up if not fired.
Your coworker has put their arm around you a few times. You have avoided them because they are making you feel uncomfortable. They then start pressuring you to go on dates with them even after you’ve told the no.
What is this called and what should you do about it?
Sexual Harassment
Tell your supervisor and/or Human Resources
What is Self-Determination?
Being able to lead in decision-making and problem-solving about all aspects of your life, along with having the proper supports to help you with those decisions
Lynn and Lauren are roommates. Lynn told Lauren last week that her mom was coming over on Sunday for dinner. Lauren just informed Lynn that she is thinking of having some friends over at the same time.
What compromise can Lynn and Lauren make for this situation?
Have them come at separate times
Have them come a different night
Everyone eats dinner together
Alex has gotten through some tough times. He has developed good coping skills to deal with challenges and changes. He does feel anger and sadness, just like everyone else, but he is able to bounce back and successfully handle what life has given him. What is a word that can describe Alex's ability to do this.
Resilience
A ______ is someone that writes mean, harmful, or offensive comments to another person usually with a hidden identity.
Cyber Bully
While at work, your boss walks up to you and lets you know they want to talk about some mistakes you have been making.Your boss begins showing you the correct way to to do your job. You are surprised by this because you think you have been doing a good job.
Role Play the incorrect and correct way for the employee to respond to their boss.
Incorrect - becoming rude, defensive, angry
Correct - thank them for the clarification, ask them for support, remain calm