Associate Level Material

Six Dimensions of Health Worksheet

Part 1

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: pertains to the general health of one's body. Having a cold or flu or if you experience pain or fatigue when you exercise moderately? These are signs that can tell you whether or not your physical wellness is being neglected.

Social health: pertains to how you interact with others. If you are friendly and outgoing, or isolative? Are you involved in your community? It's important to point out that someone with a lot of friends isn't necessarily more socially well than someone with a few friends. To be socially well means that your expectations and desires regarding your interactions with others are being met.

Intellectual health: pertains to whether or not you meet your desired level of intellectual stimulation. Enroll in a formal education or training program, or simply study a hobby of yours to contribute to your positive intellectual wellness.

Environmental health: pertains to the type of environment you live in such as for example if you live next to a sewage plant. That wouldn’t be too healthy for you and your family. The key is to find an environment that you can feel healthy in and can continue to be healthy while you live there.

Emotional health: pertains to how you feel inside. How are you doing? Are you happy? Are you constantly frustrated or upset? Negative thoughts and feelings are indicative of poor emotional wellness. While there are many ways to remedy poor emotional wellness (and each method differs with each person), the goal is to pursue individual happiness.

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