Unit 3 Flashcards
What is an emotionally healthy person
Good self esteem, trusting, understands/recongizes and is comfortable with expressing feelings
What is self concept
Focuses on who you are. An inner snapshot of you
What are the characteristics of self concept
Dynamic- changes as you mature/ attitudes change by experience
Holistic- inner connection among body mind and spirit
Unique- we are all different
Functions of self concept
Explains behaviour
Provides framework for decision making
Shapes expectations
Bridge between external events and your internal perception
Elements of self concept
Values
Personality traits
Emotions (positive and negative)
Sources of self concept
Communication with:
Peers, family members, society
Ways to improve self concept
Commitment to change
Gain knowledge
Set realistic goals
What is self esteem
Focuses on how you feel about who you are
What’s a healthy self esteem
People who:
Thinks well of others
Feels good about themselves
Able to depend themselves against negative comments
What is low self esteem
People who:
Finding faults within others
Expects to be rejected
Hard on themselves
What are values
Values influence our decisions, both consciously and unconsciously
What are values clarification
Exploring personal values and attitudes towards a topic
T/F humour is good for our health
True. Laughing increases depth of respirations and HR
What are the phases of stress response
Alarm- anxiety and fear. Body systems are activated
Resistance- fight/flight/freeze
Recovery- body is able to relax and slow down
Stress management strategies
Maintaining balance- taking care of your needs
Positive perceptions- yoga/ walking. Working to build positive self esteem
Relaxation- slows pulse, releases tension, reduces anxiety
