Personal Health Assessment
Personal Health Assessment
Donatelle (2010) explains the six dimensions of health that comprise overall wellness. With the help of the assessment worksheet, I can score myself on each of the dimensions and determine areas that I can improve. It will give me a clear indication of which dimensions I need the most improvement, and also can help pinpoint exact areas for refining.
Strongest Dimensions
The social dimension is the area I am clearly the strongest. I have always had a large, close-knit group of friends who I can turn to when I need to talk, and in return they rely on me, too. My friends and family know I will give an honest opinion and recommendations, even if it may be difficult information to hear. I have met several people …show more content…
For the same reasons I have strong social health, I also have a high score for emotional health. I have a diverse group of friends, and we share experiences, problems, triumphs, and life in general. A stable support system helps me react to problems in a calm manner and step back and assess situations fairly with the knowledge that I can find the help that I need in any situation.
My intellectual health is relatively high. This is because my mother raised my sister and me to be thorough in obtaining information before making decisions. We have been taught to use critical thinking skills and think of the consequences of all possible actions prior to making a final …show more content…
I have recycled since I was a child, and still do even though it is not required in our area. I use electronic billing where possible and reuse paper whenever possible. I could, however, make a personal sacrifice by driving a smaller car. I have not taken the time to find a car that can accommodate four teenagers that has better gas mileage than my current vehicle. My current lease will end soon, so this is a good time to begin that research. A more efficient vehicle will help the environment, and save our family money on gas. According to the self-assessment, my spiritual health is my lowest scoring dimension. I can easily make changes to my daily and weekly routines by reminding myself of the good things in my life and appreciating them more. Getting absorbed in day-to-day life and responsibilities is easy, but taking advantage of fulfilling opportunities will help me get more out of life, and create lasting memories and reinforce relationships in the process.
Behavior Changing
Donatelle (2010) explains the six dimensions of health that comprise overall wellness. With the help of the assessment worksheet, I can score myself on each of the dimensions and determine areas that I can improve. It will give me a clear indication of which dimensions I need the most improvement, and also can help pinpoint exact areas for refining.
Strongest Dimensions
The social dimension is the area I am clearly the strongest. I have always had a large, close-knit group of friends who I can turn to when I need to talk, and in return they rely on me, too. My friends and family know I will give an honest opinion and recommendations, even if it may be difficult information to hear. I have met several people …show more content…
For the same reasons I have strong social health, I also have a high score for emotional health. I have a diverse group of friends, and we share experiences, problems, triumphs, and life in general. A stable support system helps me react to problems in a calm manner and step back and assess situations fairly with the knowledge that I can find the help that I need in any situation.
My intellectual health is relatively high. This is because my mother raised my sister and me to be thorough in obtaining information before making decisions. We have been taught to use critical thinking skills and think of the consequences of all possible actions prior to making a final …show more content…
I have recycled since I was a child, and still do even though it is not required in our area. I use electronic billing where possible and reuse paper whenever possible. I could, however, make a personal sacrifice by driving a smaller car. I have not taken the time to find a car that can accommodate four teenagers that has better gas mileage than my current vehicle. My current lease will end soon, so this is a good time to begin that research. A more efficient vehicle will help the environment, and save our family money on gas. According to the self-assessment, my spiritual health is my lowest scoring dimension. I can easily make changes to my daily and weekly routines by reminding myself of the good things in my life and appreciating them more. Getting absorbed in day-to-day life and responsibilities is easy, but taking advantage of fulfilling opportunities will help me get more out of life, and create lasting memories and reinforce relationships in the process.
Behavior Changing