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SPONGE1. Besides being active, what is
another way of being physically healthy?
2. Can you think of a different way to be healthy besides being physically healthy?
Wellness, Day 1
Wellness
Section 1The Wellness Wheel
and Addiction
Total Health• Many people think of being physically fit
when they hear the term “health” but there are many dimensions to health.
• Total Health means being healthy in all 6 areas of health:– Mental Health– Environmental Health– Social Health– Spiritual Health– Physical Health– Emotional Health
Mental Health–Mental Health means cooperating in
creative, interesting intellectual activities to better your mind.
–Mentally healthy people:• Keep an open mind• Are curious• Are active thinkers• Can think critically• Ask questions• Find solutions
Environmental Health– Environmental Health means being aware of
your surroundings and making them better to improve your health.
– Your environment isn’t just nature and the earth; it is everything around you, from your room to your house, to your town, etc.
– Environmentally healthy people:• Protect themselves from hazardous surroundings• Clean their spaces• Explore their surroundings• Avoid extreme noise• Don’t litter
Social Health– Social Health means developing good
relationships and expressing yourself appropriately to others.
– Socially healthy people:• Are able to express themselves without hurting
people’s feelings • Don’t lash out at people• Make lasting friendships• Try to enjoy their family• Contribute to the community• Feel like they belong• Join clubs or sports• Speak openly and honestly
Spiritual Health– Spiritual Health means finding meaning and
purpose in life beyond yourself.– A spiritually healthy person is not necessarily
religious.– Spiritually healthy people:
• Develop faith in something beyond themselves• Foster compassion for humanity• Are inspired to do great things• Want to give to others• Have a lower rate of depression• Recover more quickly than others• Have a longer life expectancy
Physical Health– Physical Health means keeping a healthy
body by eating well and exercising.– Most physically healthy people do not look
like professional athletes or models.– Physically healthy people:
• Are aware of the symptoms of illness • Avoid unhealthy habits• Have regular check-ups• Prevent injuries• Make exercise a habit• Typically live longer• Usually are more content with life
Emotional Health– Emotionally healthy people deal with their
emotions and feel positive about who they are.– This does not mean always being happy, but being
able to express yourself in positive ways.– Emotionally healthy people:
• Have a positive self-image• Deal with feelings constructively• Develop optimism• Work to behave well• Don’t bottle feelings up
Wellness• Wellness means actively making
choices and decisions that promote good health.–What choices could be made about your…
• Mental health?• Environmental health?• Social health?• Spiritual health?• Physical health?• Emotional health?
Factors that Affect Your Wellness
• There are many factors in your life that affect your health. The most important are:–Behavior (choices and attitudes)–Heredity–Environment–Available health care
Heredity– Heredity is the passing on of traits from parents to
their children.– Heredity can be a huge factor in your physical
features such as weight, height, hair color, skin color, etc.
– You can also be given traits that influence your health. Can you think of an example?
– For example lets count who…• Can roll their tongue• Has a widow’s peak• Has double jointed fingers• Has attached ear lobes• Has dimples
Environment• Environment is the sum total of your
surroundings.• Your environment includes your school,
friend and other stuff around you.• How does your environment affect your
health if…– Your friends are in sports and clubs– Your parents buy a lot of junk food– Your brother or sister gets into drugs– The heat doesn’t work in your house– The air in your town is smoggy
Health Care– Where you live and how you are able to find help
determines the type of health care you can get. – If you don’t live near a large city:
• It may be harder to find a good doctor• You may not have the right facilities to help
you• Where do people around here go when they
are severely hurt?– If you don’t have enough money or insurance
• Hospitals are supposed to help in emergencies even you even if you can’t afford their services.
• You may not get the best treatment without these resources.
Behavior• We often form habits that play a huge
part in our health. Can you think of one?
• We have control over our behavior, so this is one area where you can improve your health:– Notice which of your habits are unhealthy– Realize that you face dozens of
decisions everyday that could improve your health
– Notice how your attitude affects your health
– Develop an Internal Locus of Control (the belief that your actions decide your experiences.)
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The Wellness Wheel• This is a tool used to determine your total
health.• Answer the questions on the questionnaire
– Be honest with yourself!• Once done, average your score and fill out
each “pie” to see which areas of health you are good in and which you need to work on.
• After you have finished the wheel answer the questions below.
Example
• 4 = Yes, always or usually
• 3 = Often• 2 = Sometimes,
maybe• 1 = Occasionally,
rarely• 0 = No, never or
hardly ever
4 3 2 1 0 QuestionI believe my body is in good physical condition.
I participate in moderate physical activities at least twice a week.I participate in a vigorous sporting activity at least once a week.I stand and walk with good posture, not slumped over.I feel I am at a healthy weight.
I think my diet is balanced and wholesome.
I am aware that I feel different when I eat different foods and chose foods that help me feel good.I drink 3 or fewer sodas and energy drinks per week.
I get 8 hours of sleep at night.
I have plenty of energy.
Do the Math
____ = Total points
÷0100 (number of statements answered)
= ____ Average score
Then fill out the pie piece!