In this chapter, you will be learning about health and wellness. Before you begin reading, take the following quiz to assess your current health and wellness habits.

Healthy Choices

  1. Do you regularly set short-term and long-term goals that are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and timely?
  2. Do you set a series of short-term goals to help you meet a long-term goal?
  3. Do you assume responsibility for your personal health behaviors?
  4. Do you avoid spending time with friends or family who engage in harmful behaviors like smoking or bullying?
  5. Can you maintain mature relationships by respecting and valuing others and yourself?
  6. Do you cope well with stress?
  7. Can you identify reliable sources of health-related information?
  8. Do you clearly and honestly communicate your thoughts and feelings to others?
  9. Do you refuse to do things that go against your values and beliefs, regardless of what your friends and family do or say?
  10. Do you consider the impact of your decisions on others?
  11. Are you confident in your ability to learn and apply new knowledge, viewing learning as a chance to continually improve yourself?
  12. Count your “Yes” and “No” responses.



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