Development of the Self in Society notes

Goals are the things you want to achieve in life: your plans and aims. They differ from dreams and wishes because you can take active steps to reach them. When you set goals, you know where you are…

Throughout life we depend on relationships for well-being. Good relationships with family, friends and others help you feel happy and confident. Conflict in those relationships can harm well-being…

A balanced lifestyle means there is balance and harmony across the main dimensions of your life. CAPS Life Orientation expects you to identify those dimensions, explain how they interconnect, and…

Risky behaviour and situations threaten personal safety and pull a healthy, balanced lifestyle off course. Unlike many accidents, you usually still have control over risky choices, so CAPS expects…

Some influences pull lifestyle choices toward health, safety and growth. CAPS calls these positive factors. This section covers positive role models, supportive parents, constructive peers, personal…