Wednesday, October 1, 2008

Student Post: Sarah Laughlin

I have answered question #2.

Here is my best friend, Brig. He is always fair, never giving me the feeling that he dominates. I like him because he motivates me to be a good person and has so much courage. He often is the only one standing up for what he believes is right. He is responsible and says he's sorry when he makes a mistake. He is also trustworthy, honest, and positive. He lifts my spirits when I am down and can bring a smile to my face. He has accepted my weaknesses and never says anything bad about me.

Answer One of the Following Questions:


When you comment, before you write, put the number of the question you are answering. A maximum of 10 comments per question, so the sooner you do your homework, the better off you are.

1. People Communicate Differently. There is a big difference between men and women. Women ask more personal questions, pause longer, and give a lot more feedback by nodding, changing facial expressions, and saying "uh-huh." Men are more likely to interrupt, because of the high value that has been placed on dominance. Men often give more opinions and make declarations of fact. Men tend to discuss problems just to seek solutions, whereas women want to share feelings and experiences. Can you give an example of how this can be a problem?

2. Tell me about your best friend and what qualities they possess which promote a healthy relationship.

3. In class, we learned about I-messages. Give an example in your life when you have used an I-message or could have used one. Give us the example in the I-form.

Wednesday's Topic: Healthy Relationships

10 Skills That Promote Healthful Relationships
  1. Make Family Life a Priority
  2. Show Good Character
  3. Make Responsible Decisions
  4. Resist Pressure to Do Something Wrong
  5. Correct Wrong Action
  6. Communicate in Healthful Ways
  7. Resolve Conflict without Violence
  8. Cope without Drugs
  9. Choose Entertainment that Promotes Good Relationships
  10. Express Affection in Appropriate Ways

Benefits to Communicating Well

  • Improves your mood and sense of well-being, as well as your outlook on life
  • Decreases stress and conflicts
  • Improves your social support
  • Reduces hostility and possibly the associated risks of heart disease, high blood pressure, and a weak immune system

4 Keys to Better Listening

  1. Ask for Clarification (questions like "Can you give me an example?"
  2. Say Back What You Hear (this will help to correct misunderstandings)
  3. Say What You Think the Other Person is Feeling (pay attention to body language)
  4. Interpret the Meaning

* Students, you will need to know all three of these for the test. Your classmate, Sarah, has been given the assignment to ask three questions to you - you must answer one of them to receive your 10 points for your BLOG assignment. This is so you are able to share your ideas with your classmates on what you do to maintain healthy relationships. You have until Monday's class period to post your comment.

Monday, September 29, 2008

Thinking Outside the Box Question #2

"True enjoyment comes from activity of the mind and exercise of the body; the two are ever united."

What does this quote mean to you? What do you think is meant by the latter part, 'the two are ever united'?

Quiz # 1 - The Various Ways Smoking Affects Your Health

http://thescooponsmoking.org/xhtml/quizzes/notWhatIOnceWas.php

Thinking Outside the Box Question #1

What does it mean to have optimal health?