Skills Relating To Sexual & Lifestyle Choices Flashcards
Critical thinking
a kind of thinking in which you question, analyse, interpret, evaluate and make a judgement about what you read, hear, say, or write
Critical thinking characteristics
• compare the advantages and disadvantages of various solutions to a problem to make informed decisions
• don’t allow your emotions to rule your actions and decisions. You don’t act in a hasty, non-thinking way
• use the part of your brain where you analyse and think about problems, before you react
• are able to think about the effects of your actions for now and later, and for
yourself and others.
decision making skills
• You get as much information as you can
• You carefully think about and compare the effects of the different choices you have.
• Then you choose the best option.
Problem solving method
- Describe the problem.
- Suggest possible solutions.
- Think about the effects of each solution.
- Choose the best solution.
- Act on the solution.
How to say ‘NO’
• When you say ‘No’, your voice must be firm. You
cannot say ‘No’ in a whisper or with a giggle.
• It is best not to say ‘No’ with a smile on your face.
Give a clear message that your ‘No’ means ‘no’, not
‘perhaps’, ‘maybe’ or possibly ‘yes’.
• Always make sure your body expresses a ‘No’ as well as your words. Put your hand up in a stop sign.
• Stand tall and look straight at the person.
SMART goals
• Specific:
• Measurable:
• Achievable:
• Realistic:
• Time-framed:
SMART goals
• Specific:
• Measurable:
• Achievable:
• Realistic:
• Time-framed:
POWA
People opposed to women abuse
Gauteng-based organisation offering shelter and counselling services
to women in abusive relationships, rape survivors
SADAG
South African Depression and Anxiety
Group
Suicide helpline
Marie stopes clinics
family planning services, including birth control, pregnancy tests, male
and female sterilisation, HIV testing and antenatal services
Emotional health
It is a state of well-being where you are able to cope with and adjust to the problems and stresses of everyday living
Signs your are emotionally healthy
You feel good about who you are
You except and express your feelings
You cope with stress
You make friends and have healthy relationship
Symptoms of anxiety
Your heart beats too fast
You hands are shaky
You withdraw from people
You sweat alot
Ways on how to stay healthy and promote emotional well being
• Keep a balance: make time for study and recreation.
• Get physical exercise every day.
• Play a sport.
• Go on recreational outings.
• Take part in events such as sports, games, chess, moraboraba, drama and choir.
The difference between sex and gender
Sex refers to biological characteristics such as chromosomes, hormones, and reproductive organs, while gender is a social and cultural construct that encompasses roles, behaviours, and
expectations associated with being male, female, or non-binary.
