17. Make Decisions. Think about purchases you made over the last week or money you paid for health-related services. Purchases could include food items, vitamins or supplements, hygiene products, or recreational items. Services could include a visit to an emergency clinic, an annual physical exam, or a dental cleaning. List two to four of these purchases or services. For each item, answer the following questions: ● ● Was the purchase or service positive or negative for your health? ● ● Did advertising play a role in your decision about the purchase or service? ● ● Were you satisfied with the outcome of the purchase or service? ● ● In the future, would you make a different decision about the purchase or service? Why or why not? 18. Set Goals. Think about the opportunities for health promotion in your family, friend group, or community. Then, set a goal for engaging in health promotion. Your goal should be SMART, and you should use the steps of goal setting discussed in this chapter. Compare goals with a partner. Discuss how your strengths, needs, and situation shaped the goals you set. Hold each other accountable for achieving your goals. 19. Practice Health-Enhancing Behaviors. In this chapter, you learned that an important skill for health is getting healthcare. With a partner, research doctors, medical offices, and clinics in your area. What resources are available? Are there any facilities or doctors specifically for teens? Choose and compare two doctors, medical offices, or clinics. Are there any differences in the care given? What insurance do they accept? If you needed to choose a doctor, medical office, or clinic, which one would you choose? Why? 20. Advocate for Health. Volunteering or getting involved in community service is a way to care for your community. You can meet needs at your school within your neighborhood, city, or state or even worldwide. Research volunteer opportunities for teens, identify a need or opportunity that interests you, and then devise a plan. For example, you could plan to start an organization yourself or volunteer with a group. If you decide to start an organization, research the steps you might need to take. If you volunteer with a group, identify the steps for becoming a volunteer. In this chapter, you have learned about making decisions and setting goals, using and accessing health information, and advocating for community and public health. This activity will give you the opportunity to tell the story of you and reflect on how you can apply these skills to your life. Steps for This Activity 1. You are going to write a story about yourself. This story can be in a form of your choice—for example, a video, song, or poem. In your story, include details such as where your name came from, your family origin, information about your family members, interests, hobbies, activities, strengths, and weaknesses. 2. After telling this first part of your story, do a personal self-reflection and use the following steps to add a few paragraphs or verses. 3. Set Goals. In your self-reflection, identify some areas of your personal health you might want to improve or change. Add one to two SMART goals that will help enhance your health to your story. 4. Access Information. Are there school or community resources that can help you fulfill your goals or make changes? Add how available health resources can help you achieve your goals to your story. 5. Advocate for Health. Do you have interests or experiences that relate to a school or community group focused on improving health? If so, what is that group? Are you already a part of it, and how could you become a part of it? If not, is there a club or group you could start that would help others with the same interest or experience? Add this to your story. Hands-On Skills Activity The Story of Me Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Chapter 2 Health and Wellness Skills 67