LIVING WELL

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SECTION 7 LIVING WELL
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Control your own destiny, or someone else
will. Jack Welch
ITS A MATTER OF CHOICE
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ITS A MATTER OF CHOICE

• ANSWER
• Who has made most of the decisions in your life?
• Will this change in the next years? If so, how?
• How do you feel when someone else is determining
  your destiny?
• How do you feel when you are in control?

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THE WELL OF HEALTH

• Wellness builds self-esteem and self-confidence.
• It can decrease depression and anxiety.
• It can increase energy levels.
• Well individuals dramatically decrease their risk
  of chronic diseases, injuries, and accidents.

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WELLNESS WHAT IS IT?

• Is it a Habit?
• Is it a Lifestyle?
• Is it a Choice?
• Is it all of the above?

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HEALTHY COMMUNICATION

• How do you feel communication contributes to your
  general health?
• Can you think of any instances in your life in
  which communication improved or decreased your
  health?

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COMMUNICATION AND LANGUAGE

• PROACTIVE LANGUAGE
• Gives the speaker control

REACTIVE LANGUAGE Takes control away from the
speaker
VS.
REACTIVE LANGUAGE VS. PROACTIVE LANGUAGE IS
DISCUSSED IN THE 7 HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE
TEENS BY SEAN COVEY. CONTENT BASED ON THE 7
HABITS IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF FRANKLIN
COVEY CO., www.franklincovey.com, 1-800-827-1776
AND IS USED HEREIN UNDER LICENSE
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COMMUNICATION AND YOU

• How does the language you choose shape the way
  you see the world?
• Can you think of any instances in which language
  is damaging?
• Do your word choices reflect a healthy outlook on
  life?

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WELLNESS WHAT IS IT?
Health is a large word. It embraces not the body
only, but the mind and spirit as well
James H. West
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A HEALTHY BODY A HEALTHY MIND
THE PHYSICAL DIMENSION
THE MENTAL DIMENSION
Brain
Body
Exercise, eat healthy, sleep well, and relax..
Read, write, and learn new skills.
THE SPIRITUAL DIMENSION
THE EMOTIONAL DIMENSION
Soul
Heart
Build relationships, give service, laugh, write
a note of appreciation.
Meditate, keep a journal, pray, spend more time
with whatever inspires you.
LIFES FOUR DIMENSIONS IS DISCUSSED IN THE 7
HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE TEENS BY SEAN COVEY.
CONTENT BASED ON THE 7 HABITS IS THE REGISTERED
PROPERTY OF FRANKLIN COVEY CO.,
www.franklincovey.com, 1-800-827-1776 AND IS USED
HEREIN UNDER LICENSE
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HEALTHY EATING HABITS

• Energize your brain by eating complex
  carbohydrates.
• Improve concentration and alertness by including
  low-fat sources of protein.
• Keep your body functioning at its peak by getting
  enough vitamins and minerals.
• Maintain your mood and energy levels by
  stabilizing the amount of sugar in your blood.

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EATING OUT

• Choose foods from healthy choice menus.
• Eat baked or broiled foods.
• Have salad instead of fries.
• Drink lots of water, limit the high-sugar
  beverages.
• Pizza? Thin crust and lots of veggies!

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HEALTHY SLEEPING HABITS

• Make sleep a priority.
• Create a comfortable sleep environment by
  regulating noise, light, and temperature.
• Make a comfortable bed.
• Unwind before going to bed.
• Create a bedtime ritual.
• Avoid stimulants like cigarettes and coffee
  before bed.
• Exercise regularly, but not right before bed.
• Know how much sleep you require, and try to get
  that amount.
• Keep regular sleep patterns.

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STRESS
I try to take it one day at a time, but
sometimes several days attack me at
once. Jennifer Yane
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STRESS AND MENTAL HEALTH

• EFFECTS
• Decreased mental and physical ability.
• Decreased academic performance.
• Decreased memory and concentration.

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MENTALLY CONTROL YOUR STRESS

• Decision-making
• Make choices that avoid stress (dont
  procrastinate).
• Identify your priorities and manage your time
  accordingly.
• Actions
• Take care of your body eat right, exercise,
  sleep enough.
• Avoid harmful temporary solutions (drugs,
  alcohol).
• Feelings
• Deal with the root causes of problems.
• Spend time with positive people and those who
  care about you.
• Thoughts
• Have a positive outlook an life. Imagine your
  success and then work toward it.
• Surround yourself with people and things that
  make you laugh . . .a lot!

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ATTITUDE
The optimist sees the doughnut, the pessimist
sees the hole. Anonymous
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STRESS MANAGEMENT TIPS

• Assess.
• Imagine and seek success.
• Exercise.
• Laugh.
• Sleep.
• Eat right.
• Relax, renew, and enjoy.
• Seek support from other people.

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BUILDING SELF-ESTEEM

• Get to know yourself.
• Focus on others.
• Know your goals and values.
• Accept your strengths and weaknesses.
• Surround yourself with positive people.
• Write down ten things you love about yourself.