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INTERMEDIATE Caring
26 JULY 2017
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For a healthy
NiE Activity 1 Critical thinking ● Identify ● Reason
● Measure ● Organise
Creative thinking ● Imagine ● Connect ● Brainstorm ● Invent
Problem solving ● Question ● Research
● Recreate ● Present
Communicating ● Written
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GOOD self-care involves more than good hygiene. Getting the rest and relaxation you need to function effectively and maintain good self-control should be given priority. There are many examples of how we can selfimprove. Consider taking a course or learning a new skill. This builds self-confidence. Here’s another one: being responsible for your health does not only mean eating right; it also means going for medical or dental appointments and taking your medication.
We are going to conduct a class discussion on your thoughts about good self-care. First, study these eight self-care categories:
SELFCONTROL
2
EXERCISE
6
HYGIENE AND APPEARANCE
SLEEP AND RELAXATION
4
HEALTHY LEISURE
3
SELFIMPROVEMENT
8
HEALTHY EATING HABITS
SPIRITUALITY
7
Now, everyone systematically takes turns to call out a number from 1 to 8. (When that round is done, start at 1 again and so on.) Each of you should have a number ranging from 1 to 8. Based on your topic, jot down your response to these questions:
1. Give one example of a good practice in this category that you are already doing.
2. Give one example of something – in this category – that you could do to
improve yourself. Use The Star for ideas (refer to the classifieds section or stories on events being organised to develop your ideas).
3. How would you begin to work on this? Discuss your ideas in class. Your teacher will moderate the discussion and list ideas on the eight categories as students share their answers. As a wrap-up to this activity, write a three-paragraph essay titled: My selfcare goal. Use your points from the guidelines numbered 1 to 3 to expand on your points. Substantiate your points with relevant examples.
When we are feeling down, we need a shoulder to cry on (an idiom that means someone to talk to or confide in). Some people may find it difficult to speak to another person and may prefer to pen their feelings in a journal or blog. Whichever way you decide to express your feelings, it’s a therapeutic form to alleviate stress. For this activity, you are going to write a script between you and a person you look up to. This person you admire must be featured in The Star. Imagine this person’s response after you have told him about a difficult situation you are facing.
NiE Activity 2 Creative thinking ● Imagine ● Connect ● Brainstorm ● Invent
Problem solving ● Question ● Recreate
● Present
Communicating ● Written