Building Health Skills

What are health skills?

• Tools and strategies for better health choices

• Exercises for physical fitness

• Diet plans for weight loss

• Techniques for meditation

What does it take to develop your health skills?

• Time and practice

• Money and resources

• Books and lectures

• Friends and family

What does it mean to communicate effectively?

• Making yourself heard and being a good listener

• Speaking loudly and clearly

• Using complex vocabulary

• Writing long emails

What are four important skills in effective communication? (choose 4 answers)

• clearly say what you mean

• pay attention to how you say something

• be a good listener

• use humor and big technical words

• be aware of your facial expressions and gestures

When is it important to use your refusal skills?

• When asked to do something wrong or high-risk

• When you want to make friends

• When you are feeling happy

• When you are at a party

Which option lists five refusal strategies mentioned in the lesson?

• Say no, explain why, suggest alternatives, use body language, leave if necessary

• Agree, compromise, ignore, laugh it off, walk away

• Argue, shout, run away, call a friend, stay silent

• Accept, negotiate, smile, change the subject, apologize

What is self-esteem?

• Confidence and worth you feel about yourself

• How others perceive you

• Your physical appearance

• Your academic achievements

According to the text, which of these options mention two strategies to build or improve your self-esteem?

• Examining the messages you send yourself, focusing on the things you do well

• Comparing yourself to others, setting unrealistic goals

• Ignoring feedback, avoiding challenges

• Seeking constant approval, avoiding mistakes

What is stress?

• The body and mind’s reaction to everyday demands

• A type of physical exercise

• A form of entertainment

• A dietary supplement

What three strategies are mentioned to help you reduce stress when it becomes overwhelming? (choose 3 answers)

• Rechanneling your energy

• Relaxing

• Laughing

• Ignoring the problem