Total Health - Chapter 9
When you make _______ about what others think of you, you actually give them _____ to control your ______ and _______.
Assumptions Power Attitude Behavior
Three attributes highly valued by society. How do they give you an unhealthy view of yourself?
Beauty Physical ability Intelligence
How can a person overcome negative self talk? Give two examples.
By using the Bible. By ignoring the talk. Reciting Bible verses.
Why is remaining in a comfort zone dangerous?
It can lead to depression. It will keep you from reaching your full potential.
Negative self talk
Negative thoughts about yourself that are untrue. "I am ugly." "I will never amount to anything." "Nobody likes me."
You are to be the ________ of Him, not in _______ stature, ________, or _________; but in the qualities that ______ His nature.
Reflection Physical Talents Intelligence Reflect
You cannot control what others will ______ about you, but you can control how you _____ to it.
Say Respond
Countenance
The face as an indication of mood, emotion, or character
Self-talk
The mental "tape" running in one's mind, repeating all the positive or negative things one hears, sees, reads, or imagines
Self-image
The view you have of yourself and the way you believe you are seen by others
Assume
To take on the particular character that others are saying whether it is true or not
Explain the meaning of Genesis 1:27. How should this affect your self image?
We are the visual representation of God. We represent God in the qualities that reflect His nature. If our self image is that we are created in God's image, that tells us that we are not mess ups.
Comfort zone
An area which a person will not go beyond To be in a negative state of mind A natural condition where you are content
The "one liner" that is a good motto for everyone.
"Put up or shut up."
Write an essay responding to this quote: "Most teenagers respect a guy or girl who has the courage to be his own person, even when being teased."
(Do on your own)
Write an essay. Include in it- 1. Common ways teenagers tease each other 2. Give two specific examples to show the negative effects of one liners 3. How can teenagers build each other up 4. What does God think about teasing and the power of words
(Do on your own)
List 8 ways you can improve your self image.
1. Get to know the One who made you in His image 2. Ask for God's help in overcoming your weaknesses 3. Thank God for the way He has made you 4. Focus on your strengths 5. Control your own self talk 6. Surround yourself with positive friendships 7. Change those areas that are changeable 8. Work at developing inward qualities
Comfort zone
An area which a person will not go beyond; a place of security