A | B |
decisions | choices you make |
decision making | the process of making a choice or solving a problem |
consequences | results |
values | the beliefs that guide the way a person lives |
ethical | choosing to take the right action |
criteria | standards on which to base decisions |
goal | your aims, or what you hope to accomplish |
long-term goal | a goal that you plan to reach over an extended period of time |
short-term goal | a goal that you can achieve in a short length of time |
refusal skills | ways to say NO effectively |
practicing healthful behaviors | helps prevent injury, disease, and other health problems |
communication skills | your relationship with others depends on this as well as it helps to prevent misunderstandings |
accessing information | finding reliable resources |
health | a combination of physical, mental/emotional, and social well-being |
physical health | the condition of your body |
mental and emotional health | the ability to handle the stresses and changes of everyday life in a reasonable way |
mental health | your ability to solve problems and handle the daily events in your life |
emotional health | your feelings and emotions |
social health | describes how you relate to people at home, at school, and everywhere else in your world |
wellness | a state of well-being or balanced health over a longer period of time |
mind-body connection | how your emotions affect your physical and overall health and how your overall health affects your emotions |
reliable | trustworthy or dependable |
stress management | identifying sources of stress and learning how to handle them in ways that promote good mental/emotional health |
conflict-resolution skills | having the ability to end a disagreement or keep it from becoming a larger conflict |
analyzing influences | understanding what influences you will help you make responsible choices |
goal setting | setting realistic goals is another step towards health and well-being |