CHAPTER TWOLESSON ONE

"COMMUNICATION SKILLS"

North High School

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 situation2. List the possible options3. Weigh possible outcomes4. Consider your values5. Take action6. 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 your goals, 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