STEP ONE - Complete the Activity Profile Assignment in the Shared Drive in the HCE8 folder.
STEP TWO - Check the list of assignments -------------> If you have any that are not done, get them done now. I will input marks on the weekend.
STEP THREE - prepare for the documentary happiness by reading the information below and trying out the Happiness Quiz - https://www.psychologytoday.com/tests/health/happiness-test Please print the result page of the quiz as proof of completion. Submit this with your name on it.
Is Happiness a skill that can be learned?
What makes you happy/unhappy? With a partner, make a list of all the ways that you find happiness. Make another list with all the things that make you unhappy.
What really makes us Happy? Positive Psychology says there are six ways to live a more happy life:
- Expressing your gratitude - turn your focus from what you don't have to what you do...
- Doing something kind - being kind makes you feel like you are a part of something important. Being unkind makes you feel shame...
- Connecting to your community - getting involved, volunteering...
- Playing - laughter, imagination and creativity reduce stress...
- Getting in the flow - this can come from physical activities, hobbies or work...
- Trying something new - people who regularly seek new experiences are happier. Novelty challenges our views of ourselves, our beliefs and the world, and stretches our knowledge and skills...
Next Class - Happy, the documentary...
OPENING DISCUSSION QUESTIONS - (How much sleep did you have last night?)
1) "Go to bed - it's after midnight!" "Get up or you'll be late for school!" "Are you going to stay in bed all day?!" Why do teens hear these questions so often? How much sleep do you need?
2) How important is sleep to your health?
3) Have you ever had a night you couldn't fall asleep? Think of that time and name some of the reasons you couldn't sleep.
4) When do you think sleep loss is a big enough problem that you should talk to your doctor?
DID YOU KNOW? http://school.sleepeducation.com/resources/sleep-recharges-you.pdf
and WATCH https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v9Nd6u39yD0
WORKSHEET - Adolescent Sleepiness Questionnaire
-Establish a regular, relaxing routine to unwind at night, just before bedtime. This will help signal to your body that it is time to sleep.
- Avoid all products containing caffeine (including soda, chocolate, etc.) after about 4:00 p.m. - avoid smoking (including smokeless tobacco) since, in addition to other bad health effects, nicotine is a stimulating drug.
- Avoid alcohol/drugs.
- Stay away from stimulating activities in the late evening such as heavy studying, computer games, and violent or frightening television shows, videos, social media drama or trolling.
- Promote a calm atmosphere surrounding bedtime.
- Do not fall asleep while watching television or videos.
- Establish a regular exercise routine and healthy diet.
- Avoid late afternoon and evening bright light, and open blinds first thing in the morning.
- You can go to bed later on weekends, but make sure you wake up within two hours of your usual weekday wake time. If allowed to “sleep-in” on the weekends, your body clock will be disrupted, and you will have a very hard time waking up on Monday morning. It is important to establish and maintain a consistent sleep-wake schedule.
- NO PHONES IN THE BEDROOM WHEN SLEEPING!! Leave it in the kitchen or other area far away from you.
Sleep Journal (page 5) - Due Next Wednesday
LIBRARY - Activity Profile
