Chapter two lesson one "communication skills"

North High School Chapter twolesson one"communication skills"

Thought of the week… • Communication is 7% words, 38% tonality and 55% PHYSIOLOGY (body language)” • Anthony Robbins (pictured on right)

Communication skills • Clearly say what you mean • Pay attention to HOW you say something (tonality) • Be a good listener • Be aware of your PHYSIOLOGY (body language)

Refusal Skills • Say NO! • Explain why you are refusing • Suggest alternative activities • Back up your words with body language • Leave if necessary

Scientists have found… • People with high self-esteem are LESS likely to participate in behaviors that are detrimental to their health • Detrimental – causing damage or harm

Two ways to improve your self-esteem • 1 – Pay attention to your self-talk (you are your own worst critic) • 2 – Focus on the things you do well

Explain:The prime motivation behind all behavior is the maintenance or protection of one’s self-esteem

Stress Management Skills • Rechanneling your energy • Relaxing • Laughing

Accessing Reliable Information • Consider the source • Consider the angle

Lesson 2 Making Decisions and Setting Goals

The decision making modelMaking Responsible Decisions • 6 steps • 1. State the situation • 2. List the possible options • 3. Weigh possible outcomes • 4. Consider your values • 5. Take action • 6. Evaluate your decision

Think about it… • People who identify goals and work to achieve them feel more satisfaction with themselves and their lives.

Setting Goals • Short term • Long term

Rules for goals • Make your goals yourgoals, not someone else’s. • Be flexible. • Be the best you can be.

Review • Self-esteem • Communication • Refusal Skills • Health Skills • Stress • Action plan • Goals

Health Skills • Self-esteem • Communication • Refusal Skills • Stress Management • Action plan • Goals

Chapter two lesson one "communication skills"