Lesson 1 Mental and Emotional Wellness

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Lesson 1 Mental and Emotional Wellness
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Mental and Emotional Wellness
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Journal Question

• When was the last time you had a strong emotional
  reaction to a situation? Describe the situation
  and reflect on why it triggered such a strong
  reaction. Can you identify any personality
  characteristics you have that might have played a
  part in your reaction?

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Emotional Wellness

• Emotional wellness is the part of your overall
  wellness that deals with your values, attitudes,
  and beliefs.
• People with good emotional wellness
• understand their life circumstances,
• use the choices and options available to them,
• assess situations accurately, and
• make decisions in the best interest of themselves
  and others.

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Indicators of Good Emotional Health
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Emotional Health

• How you feel and how you react to situations
  based on how you feel
• People with good emotional health
• use their thoughts to understand and control the
  impact emotions have on behavior, and
• allow themselves and others the time and space to
  have appropriate emotional responses.

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Personality

• The unique qualities and traits that distinguish
  you from others

• Healthy personality traits
• Conscientiousness
• Emotional stability
• Openness to experience
• Optimism
• Assertiveness
• Resilience

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Self-Esteem

• Tips for improving self-esteem
• Accept who you are.
• Keep track of your accomplishments.
• Develop your own values.
• Accept your strengths and weaknesses and set
  goals for yourself.
• Dont be afraid to take healthy risks.
• Have friends who support you.
• Respect yourself and others.
• Join groups that promote your self-esteem.

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Body Image

• Body image involves your thoughts, feelings, and
  behaviors associated with your body size, shape,
  or appearance. Body image is subjective it is
  not how you actually look.
• Body image is influenced by these factors
• Media
• Parents
• Friends
• Teachers, coaches, and other adults

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Spiritual Wellness

• Spirituality is a persons sense of purpose and
  meaning in life beyond material values.
• Spirituality includes these aspects
• Relationships
• Values
• Sense of purpose in life

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Spiritual Practices

• Physical pursuits such as yoga, relaxation
  techniques, outdoor pursuits
• Contemplation or meditation
• Mindfulness
• Prayer
• Altruism
• Worship and religious practice