Health_Unit 7_Healthy Goals

Which of the following is an example of a specific goal?

• I'm going to do better in school.

• I'm going to be successful.

• I'm going to be a better friend.

• I'm going to fix my sleep schedule by going to bed 30 minutes earlier and wake up to my first alarm.

Answer explanation

Unit 7 Lesson 1

A goal is a statement that specifies….

• how much you will accomplish in life.

• what you will be successful at.

• what you want to achieve or do within a certain amount of time.

• how you will achieve something.

Answer explanation

Unit 7 Lesson 1

Setting goals will help you…

• identify some specific steps to take to help work toward goals.

• help you make the basketball team.

• make an A on our Unit 7 Health test.

• run a faster mile.

Answer explanation

Unit 7 Lesson 1

A growth mindset is the belief that

• mistakes mean failure.

• your intelligence can't change.

• skills can't be improved.

• hard work can make you smarter.

Answer explanation

Unit 7 Lesson 1

"the growth mindset belief means that abilities and intelligence can be developed."

Large goals can seem insurmountable so to achieve success they must be…

• accomplished in a quick-time frame

• broken down into little steps

• layed out ahead of time

• tackled with support from peers.

Answer explanation

"Small Steps to Big Change

To make exercise goals become routine habits, consider coupling exercise with other habits that you enjoy. Instead of talking to a parent after dinner, ask them to join you for a walk instead. Or, could you catch up with a friend over a game of basketball instead of at a fast food joint?"

To achieve goals, you should surround yourself with people who are striving to accomplish ___________ goals.

• different

• similar

• difficult

• challenging

Answer explanation

Unit 7 Lesson 2

"Share Your Goals

This step will help you be accountable to your goals. Telling a trusted friend or family member can be a helpful step, as the more conversation and support you have, the better."

A ________________ usually requires a lot of time and planning to accomplish.

• goal setting
• short-term goal
• long-term goal
• mid-term goal

A ________________ often does not need much planning or effort.

• goal setting
• short-term goal
• long-term goal
• mid-term goal

Instead of thinking this is too hard, think

• I need more time and effort.

• I can't do this

• I am not smart

• Everyone else is smarter than me

Answer explanation

Unit 7 Lesson 4

"Watch what you say to yourself. Self-talk is the inner monologue in your head. It is the voice that tells you that it’s time to get out of bed or that you need to leave in the next few minutes to make it to your appointment on time. This self-talk can also be negative or critical, however. When it is, it adds to stress. Thoughts like “It will never get better” or “Nobody likes me” can add to the stress of a situation. Everyone has bad days when things seem dismal, but letting those negative voices take over can shape our perception of the world. Positive thinking, meaning being optimistic about what the future holds, can actually relieve stress. So positive thinking like “Tomorrow will be a better day” or “I am sure that there is a way to fix this” can actually make situations less stressful. Sometimes when things are going badly, it’s easy to criticize ourselves, but that negativity only adds to the stress. Choosing positive thinking or self-talk can actually bring the confidence you need to make your words the new reality."

What should you do to push through to achieve your goal when it gets hard?

• Give up and quit

• Persevere and think how great it will be when you achieve your goal

• Think that mistakes equals failures

• Blame others for how hard things are.

Answer explanation

Unit 7 Lesson 2

"While there’s no magic formula, there are distinct character traits that contribute to achievement. Perseverance, or continuing when things are difficult, is one such trait. Resilience, or the ability to bounce back after a setback, is another. Self-confidence, or belief and trust in yourself is a third. Those who develop these qualities are more likely to achieve their goals. "