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Winking, snarling, slumping

The characteristic of doing what you know is right.

Expressing oneself directly but respectfully

Talking to oneself in a positive way about one’s characteristics and abilities

Ability to understand another’s feelings, behaviors, and attitudes

A measure of how much you value, respect, and feel confident about yourself

An illness that affects a person’s thoughts, emotions ,and behaviors.

The achievement of the best that a person can be

To prevent misunderstandings To build healthy relationships To let others know what you need and

think

Self development Interpreting messages from strangers Interpreting messages from friends and

family

Is an effective listening skill

By using your voice effectively

By using the I message in a conflict situation

By showing empathy for another person

Mary failed her history test. When her parents asked why, Mary told them the teacher asked too many questions on subjects that were not covered in class.

Too little or too much sleep Extreme sadness Changes in personality

May be caused by InheritanceA death, accident, abuse, or traumatic event

AlcoholismInfection that affects the brain

See challenges of life as opportunities

Take responsibility for one’s behavior

Persistence through setbacks and frustrations

Having a friend help you reenact a situation in which you lost your temper with someone is a way to practice expressing emotions in a positive way.

Sometimes overwhelm us, so it’s useful to know how to manage them:Releasing tension by playing an

instrument, writing, or drawingPlaying a sport or doing some

other exerciseTalking about a problem with

someone you trust

Can be controlled by recognizing your anger quickly

Counting to 10 and taking deep breaths before you react

Using the “I” message

Can treat ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder)