CES - Module 2.1: Overcoming Growth Challenges
Preface
As adolescents grow up, they need to adapt to physical and psychological changes as well as
expectations from their families, schools, peers, and even society. If their own ability or
experience is not enough to meet the requirements of the change, they may develop
undesirable behaviours. Therefore, a healthy lifestyle and positive thinking not only help
adolescents stay away from undesirable behaviours, but also play a key role in overcoming
growth challenges and enabling adolescents to lead to a rich and fulfilling life.
This Resource discusses how to develop a healthy lifestyle and positive thinking. It analyses
causes why adolescents incautiously acquire undesirable behaviours and their impacts on
adolescents, as well as the related consequences and even legal responsibilities. It reminds
adolescents to stay vigilant, learn to protect themselves, and bravely say “no” to undesirable
behaviours.
- difficulties, temptations and traps
- Establish a healthy lifestyle, acquire good self-management skills
- Reject undesirable behaviours, and live a fulfilling life
1.1 Importance of a healthy lifestyle and positive beliefs
A healthy lifestyle means adopting healthy habits. Positive beliefs can allow us to adjust our
mindset in difficult situations.
Help lead a fulfilling life
A fulfilling life generally refers to facing various difficulties and challenges in life with a positive
attitude, and seizing opportunities to learn new things and achieve goals.
Help resist undesirable behaviours
1.3 Causes of adolescents’ undesirable behaviours
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Escape from reality (unable to overcome)
Satisfying all kinds of desires (curious)
Distorted values (inappropriate values towards money, material, sex etc.)
Distant family relationships (lack the care)
Being affected by bad friends
Undesirable values promoted by the media