6 Components of Health

Emotional Health

Emotional Health Expressing emotions in a positive, nondestructive way. Being able to cope with unpleasant emotions and not get overwhelmed by them **VIDEO

Do we have control over our emotions? Do we put ourselves in positions to get hurt? Do we have control over our emotions? Do others have an effect on our emotions? **VIDEO

Social Health

Social Health Quality of your relationships with others Respecting others Avoid others who don’t treat you with respect and tolerance

Why do we tear people down to build ourselves up? **VIDEO

Mental Health

Mental Health The ability to recognize reality and cope with demands of daily life. Having a high self-esteem about yourself. Your mental health can be strongly influenced by your emotional health.

Who is most effected by mental health problems? How serious do we take our mental health? **2 VIDEOS

While the second video was a more light-hearted look at mental disorders, they are in fact a serious matter. What can you do for someone who may be suffering from a mental disorder?

Spiritual Health

Spiritual Health Maintaining harmonious relationships with others Having directions and purpose in your life Living according to one’s ethics, moral & values. For some it means religion, for others it is understanding their purpose in life

What are things we can do to make us better people? Who ultimately controls your Destiny? **VIDEO Can you make a change in someone else's life?

Environmental Health

Environmental Health Made up of living and non living things Includes air, water and land Keeping your “environment” enjoyable and safe. Recycling Cutting down on pollution

How much do our actions effect our surroundings, our environment? **VIDEO

Physical Health

Physical Health Refers to body functions Eating right Exercise Being at recommended weight Avoiding drugs & alcohol Being free of disease & sickness

What effect does physical activity have on our health now… … and in the future? **VIDEO

Is there one product that can make us healthy How does each component of our health effect each other? Is there one product that can make us healthy in every area of our life?

WHEEL Activity: How would you rate your physical, emotional, social, environmental, mental & spiritual health? What are some things you can do to give yourself a better wheel?

Goal Setting What are GOALS? **VIDEO

A GOAL is something that you work toward and hope to achieve. Goals can act as DIRECTIONS for your life to help you stay focused. “If you aim at nothing you will hit it every time.”

What are SHORT TERM goals? …goals that can be achieved quickly.

What are LONG TERM goals? … goals that take months or even years to achieve.

What are mid-range goals? … goals that are stepping stones leading from short term goals to long term goals You use mid-range goals like checkpoints or directions from where you are now to your ultimate goal. In this way you can aim for huge goals and have the support of stepping stones along the way to aim for. **VIDEO

Specific Measureable Attainable Realistic Timely Suggestions for SMART goal setting: Specific Measureable Attainable Realistic Timely

Going on a mission **VIDEO about blind boy. Video is 10 min. but very inspirational. It is only part one. “Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishment” - Jim Rohn

What are some goals you can set for yourself to help make sure you are the healthiest you can be in all areas of your life?

“The big secret to life is there is no big secret “The big secret to life is there is no big secret. Whatever your GOAL, you can get there as long as you have a GOAL and are willing to WORK! “ - Oprah Winfrey **VIDEO