Lifestyle Choices
Lifestyle is defined as ‘the way a person lives’. This can include a person’s interests, opinions, behaviours and culture.
A person’s lifestyle is very individual to them and the way they choose to live their life. Some people may choose to live a healthy and happy lifestyle, where they are aware of what is good for them and bad for them, with a careful balance between the two. Others may choose an unhealthier lifestyle, engaging in more risky and unhealthy behaviours.
In order to have a happy lifestyle with good mental health, you need to try your best to be honest about your emotions and learn how to recognise unhealthy emotions and deal with them appropriately.
When we talk about lifestyle we can also draw on general health and things such as periods, looking after our personal hygiene and also topics that can impact our lives.
Dental Hygiene Factsheet
Dental hygiene refers to the practice of keeping your mouth, teeth and gums clean and healthy.
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Personal Hygiene Factsheet
Every day our body comes into contact with millions of germs and viruses and it is essential to have a good personal hygiene routine each day to prevent us from becoming ill.
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Periods Factsheet
During puberty, most girls start having periods. Periods are a natural thing and they happen to women and girls once a month. It can feel scary so if you have questions, you can find more information here.
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Social Media Factsheet
Social media is increasingly popular and widely used by many people, especially young people. It can have a significant effect on our wellbeing, both positive and negative.
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Sleep Factsheet
Sleep is one of the most important parts of our physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. It is essential for the body and mind to rest, restore and recharge.
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Substance Misuse Factsheet
Substance misuse (or substance abuse) is the dangerous or illegal use of any ‘mind-altering’ substance. Substances are ‘mind-altering’ because they affect the way the brain and body work.
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Unplanned Pregnancy
Finding out you are pregnant when still a teenager can be very scary, especially if the pregnancy was not planned. However, help and support is available.
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There are tips and hints throughout the rest of the ‘Wellbeing’ page to help with this if you feel you need a little more support. Alternatively, please speak to a member of school staff who can help and support with this.
Further Help
If you are struggling to cope on your own and you need support, there are people in school who you can talk to, in a safe and non-judgmental environment. Our wellbeing team offers two types of in-school support, including 1:1 support sessions with a Child Protection and Wellbeing Officer and 1:1 counselling sessions with a School Counsellor. If you would like to know more about in-school support, speak to your Year Leader or email tag-wellbeing@grammar.trinitymat.org.
