Dimensions of Health
This dimension of health has to do with how well your body is working. It includes things like exercise, diet, sleep, & hygiene.
Physical Health
Where you live would fall into what dimension of health?
Environmental Health
How many dimensions of health are there according to what we learned?
8
True or False
It is possible for one dimension of health to affect another dimension
TRUE
9-10 hours
Feelings, moods, thoughts, coping skills, and self confidence have to do with this dimension of health.
Mental & Emotional Health
If you have a love for learning, being creative, and believing you can grow you probably have a high what?
Intellectual Health
What is a wellness wheel a representation of?
Its a visual representation of your life with each wedge symbolizing a core area of your life.
Getting at least 8+ hours of sleep might have what effect on your mental & emotional health?
Better mood, happier, less groggy
List 2 strategies to improve sleep.
Set a schedule, soft music or white noise, cool room (63), meditate, dark room, no phone or blue light.
What dimension of health deals with money, spending, and saving?
Financial Health
Describe what it means to have good Social Health.
- Healthy relationships with friends & family
- Being a good friend to others
- Being kind and loyal
- Having positive interactions with others
Why is the wellness wheel round instead of square or some other shape?
The wheel is symbolic because the more balanced our wheel, the smoother it will roll. The more uneven the wedges, the bumpier the ride.
Losing your job might affect what dimensions of health?
Occupational
Financial
Mental & Emotional
Social
List two things that can decrease stress.
Eating healthy foods, schedules, meditation, getting enough sleep, being in nature, talking to a friend.
What dimension of health do you think of when you hear the words job, career, or work?
Occupational Health
A persons values, morals, and beliefs fall into what dimension of health?
Spiritual Health
What dimension of health should we focus on improving the most?
To reach a high level of health and happiness, a person needs to intentionally strengthen ALL wedges of their wellness wheel
Give an example of when one dimension of health could effect another.
Ex. Not getting enough sleep (physical) might make you angry or grumpy (mental & emotional)
Ex. Getting fired (occupational) might affect your financial health
True or false: Only 75% of the population has dreams when they sleep.
False. Everyone dreams every night.
What dimensions of health are affected by being back in school after the summer? (minimum 3)
Intellectual
Social
Mental & Emotional
Physical
Pick any dimension of health and give an example of how you could improve that dimension.
When you completed you own personal wellness wheels there were only 6 dimensions of health. What 2 dimensions were left off?
Occupational & Environmental
Tony got a new job and can now afford healthier food at the grocery store plus he is able to do more with his friends. What are 4 dimensions of health in this scenario?
Financial, Occupational, Physical, Social
What is one long-term consequence of not getting enough sleep?
Alzheimer's, Depression, Chronic Illness, Obesity