The combination of physical mentalemotional and social well

The combination of physical, mental/emotional, and social well being

ØTaking care of your body –Well balanced diet –Regular exercise –Get 8 hours of sleep –Avoid tobacco, alcohol, drugs

ØTaking care of your mind -Positive attitude -Recognize weakness -Accept responsibility for your actions

ØTaking care of the ways which you get along with others -Communicate effectively -Respect and care for others -Learn to resolve conflicts effectively

ØThe health triangle is keeping all above aspects in balance ØWhen you have achieved balance you have achieved wellness ØAn overall state of well being or health

ØHealth education is providing accurate information in such a way as to influence people to change attitudes so that they take a positive action about their health. ØYou must have all the information in order to make a healthy decision

ØWhat influences your health? ØLet’s make a list!

ØHeredity is the passing of traits from biological parents to children to include: ØSkin, eyes, and hair color ØBody build ØGrowth patterns ØTendency to get different diseases Ø* you can’t choose or avoid them*

ØEnvironment is all of the living and non-living things around us to include: ØHouses and schools ØAir you breath ØWater you drink

ØSocial Environment is family and others that you come into daily contact with ØPeers are people that are the same age as you are and share similar range of interest ØCultural Environment is the collective beliefs, customs, and behaviors of a group

ØLifestyle factors - ØBehaviors

Ø Personalities are like fingerprints! They are all different! Ø Everyone is different because of your friends, attitude, cultural background, values, and physical environment Ø Personality is a special mix of traits, feelings, attitudes, and habits Ø You develop personality by heredity, environment, and behavior

Ø How do you see yourself? Ø Self concept is how you see yourself Ø Includes: ØPerception ØIdeas ØAttitudes Ø**This is the most important influence on what you do and how you do it!

Ø Self esteem is the confidence and worth that you need to feel about yourself ØExamine messages you send yourself ØFocus on things that you do well High Self-Esteem People feel very good about themselves Low Self- Esteem People don’t feel good about themselves

Ø To improve your self esteem focus on things you do well Ø send yourself good messages Ø set realistic goals Ø ask for help when you need it Ø learn from your mistakes