Building Healthy Habits

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Introduction

This lesson focusses on the concepts of healthy and bad habits for students to reflect on how well they manage their own routines, look after their wellbeing and make the right choices for their own development.

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Healthy Habits...

Unhealthy Habits...

What habits do you have - can you tell if they are healthy or unhealthy?

WHAT ARE

HEALTHY HABITS?

Healthy habits are ideas or processes that you work into your daily activities, or keep in mind while you make decisions in your daily life.

Healthy habits include maintaining a balanced diet, regular physical activity, sufficient sleep, good hygiene, limiting screen time to 1-2 hours per day and nurturing emotional well-being.

HEALTHY HABITS

THE IMPORTANCE OF

Feeling like you have more energy

Prevention of illnesses

Better mental health

Improved sleep quality

HEALTHY HABITS

THE IMPORTANCE OF

Implementing healthy habits isn’t enough just once in a while — consistency is key to long-term benefits. Building a regular routine, even if it’s small, will help your body and mind adapt to more positive changes. Consistency also strengthens your commitment to yourself and fosters a sense of accomplishment that has a big impact on motivation.

Start Small

Create a realistic schedule

Track your progress

Celebrate the little 'wins'

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EATING HABITS

HEALTHY

1. Eat a Balanced Diet: Offer a variety of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins like fish, beans, and low-fat dairy.

2. Limit Unhealthy Foods: Minimise sugary snacks, junk food, and highly processed foods.

3. Drink Water: Encourage water over sugary drinks like fizzy drinks, juice, and sports drinks.

4. Definitely leave the energy drinks for adults...

How confident are you that your eating habits are positive?

AND MOVEMENT

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

Physical activity is an important part of a healthy lifestyle that is not only beneficial for physical fitness, but also for emotional balance and mental health. By moving regularly, the body releases endorphins which can help reduce stress and improve mood.

Increase Energy and Stamina

Reduce the Risk of Disease

Maintain Mental Health

Improve Sleep Quality

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What do you do to ensure you get enough movement in during the day?

AND REST

SLEEP

Ensuring you get a proper nights sleep is incredibly important to your physical and mental development. Some examples of positive sleep habits include; establishing a consistent sleep schedule, creating a relaxing bedtime routine, and making the bedroom a sleep-friendly environment.

You should also limit caffeine and screen time before bed, get regular exercise during the day, and avoid oversleeping on weekends, as hard as that can be if you had later nights...

A great first step can be reorganising your bedroom to make it feel like more of a sanctuary for rest rather than a gaming den!

I am confident I have good sleep habits...

HARMFUL HABITS?

WHAT DO YOU REALLY KNOW ABOUT

What is a key factor in maintaining health?

A

Eating a balanced diet

B

Skipping meals

C

Exercising occasionally

D

Getting enough sleep

Which habit is harmful?

A

Excessive caffeine intake

B

Regular exercise

C

Healthy eating

D

Socialising with friends

What is a harmful habit to your mood?

A

Procrastination

B

Building healthy relationships

C

Inadequate sleep

D

Exercising regularly

How can stress be managed effectively?

A

Overthinking problems

B

Learning management strategies

C

Ignoring stress

D

Procrastination

What is important for personal care?

A

Poor nutrition

B

Neglecting cleanliness

C

Maintaining personal hygiene

D

Showering every other day