Health & Wellness
Wellness involves more than physical health. How many dimensions did we study?
Eight
What does SMART stand for?
Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound.
At which step of the decision-making process should you use HELP?
Step 3: Select the best option by evaluating the choices.
Which part of effective communication involves noticing facial expressions, posture, and tone?
Observing.
What is the difference between a stressor and stress?
A stressor is a challenge or demand. Stress is the body and mind’s response.
A student saves money for emergencies and finds purpose in a part-time job. Which TWO dimensions are most directly involved?
Financial and occupational wellness.
An important project is due in three weeks. Where does it belong in the Eisenhower Matrix, and what should you do with it?
Important but not urgent: schedule it.
What is the difference between the Ethical and Legal parts of HELP?
Ethical: Is it right or fair? Legal: Is it allowed by law?
Two people hear the same words but interpret the message differently because of how they were said. What aspect of communication changed the meaning?
Tone, a form of nonverbal communication.
Before a competition, a student feels nervous but focused and motivated. What kind of stress is this?
Eustress: positive, manageable stress that can support performance.
A student starts volunteering at a church with lots of people their age. Identify TWO dimensions that are impacted the most by this.
Spiritual: values and purpose. Social: building relationships. One activity can support both.
A student groups similar homework tasks, then assigns them specific times on a calendar. Which TWO strategies are being used?
Task batching and time blocking.
Name THREE influences on decisions other than peers and family.
Any three: values, culture, media, beliefs, past experiences, education, goals, money.
A listener interrupts, saying, “I already know what you mean.” Which TWO active-listening practices are they failing to use?
Letting the speaker finish and checking their understanding instead of assuming.
Give one physical, one emotional, and one cognitive sign of stress.
Physical: Headaches, muscle tension, stomachaches, fatigue, or trouble sleeping.
Emotional: Irritability, anxiety, sadness, frustration, or feeling overwhelmed.
Cognitive: Difficulty concentrating, racing thoughts, forgetfulness, negative thinking, or trouble making decisions.
A student’s grades improve, but they regularly sacrifice sleep and time with friends to study. Explain why higher grades do not necessarily mean better overall wellness.
Intellectual progress may come with declines in physical, social, and emotional wellness. Overall wellness involves multiple connected dimensions.
A student wants to save $300 in six weeks but can save only $25 each week. Which SMART element is the main problem?
Achievable
A student copies an assignment to avoid losing points. Give one possible short-term benefit and TWO possible long-term costs
Benefit: immediate credit or relief.
Costs: weaker understanding, damaged trust, or disciplinary consequences.
What makes communication effective, rather than simply an exchange of information?
The message is received and understood as intended.
Two students receive a disappointing grade. One makes a new study plan; the other looks for a lesson they can learn from the setback. Identify each coping type
Study plan: problem-focused. Finding a lesson: meaning-focused.
A student takes extra work shifts to save money but becomes exhausted and overwhelmed. Suggest ONE adjustment and explain a positive effect AND a possible drawback.
Example: Reduce shifts. This could improve emotional wellness, but reduce financial wellness and slow the savings goal
Name all FOUR time-management strategies we studied and explain how each works.
Eisenhower Matrix: Prioritize tasks by importance and urgency.
Pomodoro: Focus for 25 minutes, then take a five-minute break.
Time Blocking: Assign specific times to tasks.
Task Batching: Group similar tasks and complete them together.
Name the FIVE decision-making steps in order and explain what happens during the final step.
State the situation → Explore options → Select the best option → Act → Evaluate
Name the FOUR components of effective communication and explain each one
Speaking: Express your thoughts, ideas, and feelings clearly.
Listening: Give the speaker your full attention and focus on their message.
Observing: Notice nonverbal signals such as facial expressions, body language, and tone.
Understanding: Make sure you understand the intended message and ask for clarification when needed.
Name the FOUR coping types and give a different example of each.
Problem-focused: divide a project into steps.
Emotion-focused: deep breathing.
Social support: ask a counselor for help.
Meaning-focused: find a useful lesson in a setback.