When you're doing something you find stressful, take an occasional break. Play with a pet, listen to some music, draw a picture, or read a book. These are good temporary "release valves" that allow you to return to the task a little refreshed.
Below, jot down how you like to take a break when you feel stressed.
HOW I LIKE TO TAKE A BREAK:
4. Each year, nearly 5 million smokers want to quit.
Incorrect. Each year, nearly 35 million smokers want to quit.
Correct! Each year, nearly 35 million smokers want to quit.
You and a friend are alone, and he has some smokeless tobacco. He says he’s never tried it and doesn’t intend on making it a habit, but he wants to do it just once to see what it’s like. He reminds you that the two of you have always done things together and this should be no exception.
What do you do?
How do you feel afterward?
Based on your feelings, the next time you are in a situation similar to this one, you are likely to:
Look at what the Look at the questions in the bubbles. Then, type in your responses.
What do you think Jody should do? Why? Type your response below.
How can she tell her friends that she does not want to vape?
Do you think her friends will really tell her that she can't hang out with them if she does not vape?
If they do tell her that they don't want her around, what does that say about their friendship?
Now, look back at your responses. Then think about this: it’s more important not to do something you don’t like than to be accepted in your peer group.
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This is the same situation. Reread it if you need to refresh your memory before answering the question below.
Three of José's friends have gotten their hands on next week's history exam. They offer to show José, but José declines. They warn him not to tell. When the three all get unusually high grades for the test, the teacher is suspicious and asks them if they cheated. They say "no." The teacher then asks the class if any of them have any knowledge of whether these three had an unfair advantage.
What might José be feeling?
Three of José's friends have gotten their hands on next week's history exam. They offer to show José, but José declines. They warn him no to tell. When the three all get unusually high grades for the test, the teacher is suspicious and asks them if they cheated. They say "no." The teacher then asks the class if any of them have any knowledge of whether these three had an unfair advantage.
This situation is an example of: __________.
Tobacco causes bad breath and stains your teeth.17 Smoke can make your clothes and hair stink.17
Roll over the following text to learn about secondhand smoke.
Secondhand smoke is made up of smoke that comes off the burning cigarette and the smoke that the smoker exhales.20 According to the Surgeon General, "there is no risk-free level of exposure to secondhand smoke: even small amounts of secondhand smoke can be harmful to people's health."20
Visit www.cdc.gov/tobacco for additional information about diseases and health consequences related to tobacco use.
Tobacco causes bad breath and stains your teeth.17 Smoke can make your clothes and hair stink.17
Roll over the following text to learn about secondhand smoke.
Secondhand smoke is made up of smoke that comes off the burning cigarette and the smoke that the smoker exhales.20 According to the Surgeon General, "there is no risk-free level of exposure to secondhand smoke: even small amounts of secondhand smoke can be harmful to people's health."20
Visit www.cdc.gov/tobacco for additional information about diseases and health consequences related to tobacco use.
