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Six Dimensions of Health Worksheet
For each of the following six dimensions of health, list at least one characteristic, activity, belief, or attitude that reflects that dimension in your life. Provide a brief explanation with each example. Refer to Ch. 1 in the text for explanations of these dimensions.
Physical health: Physical health for me is my diabetes, taking my medications, weight gain or preferably loss and exercise. Also learning to live day to day with an illness and live a happy regular life. Physical health to me is also playing with my kids, working around the house, cleaning and taking care of myself.
Social health: Social health for me is daily life at work. Conversing with my co workers who I am having fun with, communicating with and enjoying the day with. It includes taking walks on my lunch with friends, socializing with everyone, enjoying movies.
Intellectual health: I believe that with my job intellectual health is a big piece of my work. Thinking clearly and effectively, making good solid decisions about another person’s life or children, following through on conversations, being able to analyze a situation and be objective
Environmental health: For me it’s about recycling and volunteering in gardens around town.
Emotional health: My mental health is a piece of my emotional health. For me staying grounded and balanced in life and work is crucial to my over all wellness. Balancing school, work and home life is important to me. Making sure that I am able to share my thoughts and feelings in an appropriate manner is important.
Spiritual health: For me, I am in recovery from drugs and a part of that is my spiritual side. It’s not about god or church but a way of life. It’s about my ability to connect with a higher power and be focused in my life. For me it comes down to being a good honest trustworthy person.
In approximately 125 to 200 words, describe health...
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