Describe the characteristics of a healthy lifestyle and the consequences of lifestyle choices.

Description should include characteristics of a healthy lifestyle (e.g., higher energy level, increased self-esteem and confidence, reduced effects of chronic illnesses) and consequences of unhealthy lifestyle choices (e.g., obesity, sleep deprivation, high blood pressure, financial debt, unemployment).

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

• How do you set goals for wellness?
• What is the relationship between wellness and personal responsibility?
• What factors influence your attitudes toward a healthy lifestyle?

Communication

• How is your desire for an exciting, successful lifestyle affected by the media? Does the media promote good health as a part of this lifestyle? Why or why not?
• What criteria should be used to assess the value of a healthy lifestyle?

Leadership

• What leadership concepts support a healthy lifestyle?
• What leadership skills help you engage in behaviors consistent with a healthy lifestyle?
• How can you promote a healthy lifestyle for yourself and others?

Management

• What are the benefits of behaviors consistent with a healthy lifestyle? Consequences of an unhealthy lifestyle?
• What steps can be taken to improve specific elements of wellness, such as your physical health or spiritual health?