Your Health and Wellness Objectives Today we are

Your Health and Wellness

Objectives • Today we are going to learn about … – The relationship between health and wellness. – Keeping your physical, mental/emotional, and social health in balance.

Quick Write • Think about what the word “health” means to you. – Make a list of all the things you associate with being healthy. – Share your list with the class. – How similar was your list compared to those created by your classmates?

What is health? • Health is a combination of physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being. – Physical health = the condition of your body. – Mental and emotional health = your thoughts and feelings. – Social health = the way you relate to other people.

Maintaining Your Health Balance • Being healthy means keeping your health triangle in balance. • Here are some ways to work on all three sides of your health triangle: • Physical: Get regular physical activity, eat nutritious foods, and get enough rest. • Mental/emotional: Take time to study, to think, and to express your feelings in healthy ways. • Social: Spend time with both family and friends.

continued … • Remember! Changes you make to one side of your health triangle will also affect the other two sides. – For example, if you spend more time playing sports, your physical health will improve. – This will also help you feel better about yourself, improving your mental health.

Ways to Improve Your Physical Health • Playing sports like soccer, football, Frisbee, badminton, baseball, etc. • Lifting weights • Going for a jog or a bike ride • Hiking • Eating healthy foods

Wellness • Wellness is a state of balanced health. – To maintain wellness, try to protect and improve your health.

Personal Health Activity • Take this personal health inventory to find out if you have a clear and accurate view of your own health. • Think about the following statements and respond with “yes” or “no”.

Physical Health 1. ) I get at least eight hours of sleep each night.

Physical Health 2. ) I eat a well balanced diet, including a healthful breakfast each day.

Physical Health 3. ) I practice good hygene.

Physical Health 4. ) I do at least 60 minutes of moderate physical activity each day.

Physical Health 5. ) I avoid using tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs

Physical Health 6. ) I see a doctor and dentist for regular checkups

Mental/Emotional Health 1. ) I feel good about who I am.

Mental/Emotional Health 2. ) I am confident in my abilities.

Mental/Emotional Health 3. ) I generally keep a positive attitude.

Mental/Emotional Health 4. ) I ask for help when I need it.

Mental/Emotional Health 5. ) I am able to handle stress in a healthy way.

Mental/Emotional Health 6. ) I am constantly trying to improve myself.

Social Health 1. ) I relate well to family, friends, and classmates.

Social Health 2. ) I try to work out any differences I have with others in a healthy way.

Social Health 3. ) I express my feelings in positive ways.

Social Health 4. ) I treat others with respect.

Social Health 5. ) I can say no to risky behaviors (peer pressure).

Social Health 6. ) I communicate well with others.

Conclusion • Give yourself 1 point for each yes. • A score of 5 -6 in each area reflects good health. • If you score 0 -2 in any area, try to improve that part of your health triangle.

Write a Summary What can you do to improve your Health and balance your triangle?