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HED 044
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wellness is ranked as fair-good. I took two quizzes that assessed me in all six dimensions of
health; while my physical and environmental health seem to be the most lacking. Overall, I am
fairly healthy. Nonetheless, there is always room for improvementeven in aspects where I
understand its importance in individual wellness, however, I tend to lack motivation in being
consistent with exercising. Now although I have slightly improved my diet over the years, it can
still be enhanced. I have a high risk of getting diabetes because it is the biggest health issue in
both sides of my family. My parents have taken extra steps in eating much healthier as well as
exercising on a consistent basis. On the other hand, I have only taken small steps in both areas.
While Ive significantly decreased my sugar intake, I have not decreased my starch intake. In
fact, sometimes I feel that I may have slightly increased it. I tend to eat a lot of rice, potatoes,
pasta, and bread products which is not the best when trying to stay away from diabetes. Also, I
seldom eat fruits and vegetables. When it comes to exercising, I am inexcusably lazy. I have
tried many times to exercise and develop a routine that implements constant physical activity,
but have difficulty in maintaining it. Though I am not overweight for my age and height, I
Its incredibly important to sustain a healthy lifestyle for various reasons. In addition to
reducing injuries, infections, and illnesses, having great health also allows for an increase in
overall well-being. With that said, upholding physical health is only one crucial piece. It is also
social, and environmental because they are all interrelated. Being unhealthy in one aspect
can be detrimental to another. For example, somebody who suffers from depression will not
only lack emotional health, but will also risk his/her physical health. Depression is sometimes
directly linked to over or under-eating, substance or alcohol abuse, and even suicide.
Furthermore, it will affect his/her psychosocial health. Conversely, a person who is physically
healthy tends to additionally be healthier in the emotional, spiritual, and social aspects.
Ideally, we should maintain a balance in all six dimensions. As Norris (2010) states in his
To improve my lifestyle, I have three goals in mind. First, I intend to develop and
implement more physical activity in my day to day schedule. I understand that it will be
difficult, seeing that I have a full unit load in school while also working part time, but I am
peers or from this course itselfto continuously stay active. Even a small decision to always
take the stairs as opposed to the elevator would be an acceptable improvement for me.
In addition to the first goal, I will continue refining my diet to decrease my risk of
diabetes and other chronic illnesses. In order to fulfil this, I know that I have to start reducing
my starch intake and increase my vegetable and fruit consumption. Something as simple as
cutting my starch intake in half and replacing it with vegetable products or eating fruit as
Lastly, I aim to improve my environmental health, as it was also in the lower end of my
self-assessment quiz results. I realize that its important to take care of our surroundings just as
recycling and conserving water and energy. Having a separate bin for recyclable materials,
turning off the water while brushing my teeth, and reducing my shower time are all smallbut
impactfulsteps I can take to improve the environment. Additionally, I will keep in mind to
In conclusion, although I believe myself to be pretty healthy overall, I realize that there
Applebaum, V. (2008, January 01). A Holistic Approach to Health. Retrieved January 11, 2017,
from http://www.ideafit.com/fitness-library/holistic-approach-health
This website does not explicitly discuss all 6 dimensions. However, it goes into
great detail about the Holistic Approach, the physical, emotional, spiritual,
Norris, K. M. (2010, June 10). Finding balance: 6 dimensions of wellness. Retrieved January 11,
dimensions-of-wellness/
Six Dimensions of Wellness - Wellness Resource Center. (n.d.). Retrieved January 11, 2017, from
http://students.umw.edu/wellness/wellness-resource-center/6-dimensions-of-wellness
I found this website to be the most helpful. It describes all 6 dimensions clearly
and concisely. It also offers links to other useful websites regarding the benefits
The Holistic Health Self-Assessment Quiz. (n.d.). Retrieved January 11, 2017, from
https://www.expandinglight.org/holistic-health/self-assessment-quiz.php
This quiz only assessed me on three of the six dimensions. However, it provided
accurate results while also giving specific suggestions on how to improve those
three areas.
Wellness Assessment. (n.d.). Retrieved January 11, 2017, from
http://definitionofwellness.com/wellness-assessment/
This assessment was more thorough since it had all six aspects of wellness. I
believe this one provided the most accurate results, but was very brief in
interpreting my score.