Healthy and Balanced Lifestyle Choices

Question 1

Physical (balanced lifestyle)

Answer 1

Being physically fit and healthy.

Question 2

Psychological (balanced lifestyle)

Answer 2

The mental state of a person. Avoid risky behaviours and apply life skills.

Question 3

Social (balanced lifestyle)

Answer 3

Have good relationships with family and friends.

Question 4

Emotional (balanced lifestyle)

Answer 4

Are able to explore, express and control emotions.

Question 5

Spiritual (balanced lifestyle)

Answer 5

Following the rules of your religion / belief system. OR This refers to the health of your spirit, your soul.

Question 6

what does a balanced lifestyle look like?

Answer 6

Harmony between:
-Physical
- Psychological
- Social
- Emotional
- Spiritual

Question 7

Factors that negatively impact lifestyle choices

Answer 7

• accidents
• lack of knowledge and skills
• unsafe attitudes and behaviours (e.g. substance use and abuse, sexual behaviour)
• unsafe environment
• bad socio-economic environment
• emotional factors

Question 8

What does a support system consist of?

Answer 8

positive role models; parents and peers; personal values; belief systems etc.

Question 9

decisions and choices we make depend on factors such as:

Answer 9

Our life experiences
Religion and culture
Peers
Role models
Family
The media

Question 10

Reasons why people do not look for advice and or support:

Answer 10

Young people fear that adults will not understand them.
Afraid of judgement.
Afraid that adults will break confidentiality.
Not sure where to get the help that they need.
In denial about having a “problem”.
Cannot “afford” to access services.
Fear personal safety and safety of others.

Question 11

Things we do if we find it difficult to ask for help

Answer 11

Listen when someone tells you they have a problem.
Ask a close friend or teacher to assist you when speaking to your family - if you too scared to do it alone.
Think carefully about how your actions affect your life and the lives of family and friends,
Phone a helpline if you do not want to speak to someone you know.
Find out if there are support groups in your area.