Journal+Questions


 * Goal Setting **
 * Refusal Skills & Choices**

Journal#1 You do not have to blow out someone's candle to make yours glow brighter. What does this mean? What message does it send? Has anyone ever blown your candle out to make theirs glow brighter?

Journal#2 What you were born with is life's gift to you. What you become is your gift to life. What does this mean? What are your gifts? (Not necessarily a talent.) Take a moment to reflect on the gifts that you will offer your life.

Journal#3 "Just kidding" How often have you heard these words? Sometimes friend's, family, teachers and people we know say hurtful things, how do you handle these situations. Give an example of a time when someone said something mean, hurtful or negative that lingered in your head for the rest of the day. What was said? How did you feel? Did you tell them how you were affected by their statement?


 * Coping and Self Esteeem **

Have you ever had someone close to you pass away? How did you feel at the time? What were the different emotions that you felt? Everyone experiences grief differently. If you have never had anyone close pass away, has anyone in your family or in your group of friends gone through this experience. Can you think back as to how they felt at that time, how did their behavior change?

What kind of "things" do humans need to thrive (live healthy and happy)? Write down what you feel you need on a regular basis in order to live a good life. List the basic to the least basic.

The "main goal in life is to live - to live fully and joyously....aware of all the possibilities life has to offer." Do you agree or disagree? Explain your position. Use concrete examples maybe from your own life. Questions you may have about life and it's purpose.

What do you do to manage stress in your life. What gives you the most stress in your life? What do you do to lessen stress in your life?

What new things have you learned about diet? What changes will you make to your diet? What are the things you will need to do in order to live a healthy and long life? How will nutrition help you live less, live more or live poorly?
 * Nutrition **


 * Drugs **

How do you feel about drugs and alcohol? Do you believe that they are harmful? Do you believe they can affect your life negatively or positively ? Do you think drugs are ok as long as you do them with moderation?