Your Personal Health Triangle

Label your paper: My Health Triangle Physical Health 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

I get at least 8 hours of sleep each night. Statement # 1 I get at least 8 hours of sleep each night.

I eat a well balanced diet; trying to include all food groups. Statement # 2 I eat a well balanced diet; trying to include all food groups.

I keep my body, teeth, and hair clean. Statement # 3 I keep my body, teeth, and hair clean.

I do at least 60 minutes of moderate physical activity each day. Statement # 4 I do at least 60 minutes of moderate physical activity each day.

I avoid using alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs. Statement # 5 I avoid using alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.

I see a doctor and dentist for regular check ups. Statement # 6 I see a doctor and dentist for regular check ups.

Label your paper: Mental Health 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

I generally feel good about myself and accept Statement # 1 I generally feel good about myself and accept who I am.

I express my feelings clearly and calmly, even if I am upset or angry. Statement # 2 I express my feelings clearly and calmly, even if I am upset or angry.

I accept helpful criticism. Statement # 3 I accept helpful criticism.

I have at least one activity that I enjoy. Statement # 4 I have at least one activity that I enjoy.

I feel as though people like me and accept me. Statement # 5 I feel as though people like me and accept me.

I like to learn new information and develop new skills. Statement # 6 I like to learn new information and develop new skills.

Label your paper: Social Health 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

I have at least one close friend. Statement # 1 I have at least one close friend.

I respect and care for my family. Statement # 2 I respect and care for my family.

I know how to disagree with others without getting angry. Statement # 3 I know how to disagree with others without getting angry.

Statement # 4 I am a good listener.

I get support from others when I need it. Statement # 5 I get support from others when I need it.

Statement # 6 I say “no” when people ask me to do something that is harmful or wrong.

Graphing Your Results Add up the number of “yes” answers for each of the three categories. Choose a symbol to represent all of your “yes” answers.

For example, if you like softball/baseball, you can use: Graphing Your Results For example, if you like softball/baseball, you can use:

Use your symbols to form a Health Triangle to represent your scores. Graphing Your Results Use your symbols to form a Health Triangle to represent your scores. Label each side.

Graphing Your Results Social (5) Mental (5) Physical (3)

Analyzing Your Results 1.) Does your Health Triangle have equal sides? 2.) In which area(s) are strong? 3.) In which area(s) do you need improvement?

Summarizing Your Results What can you do to improve your Health, and balance your triangle? How exactly will you be able to accomplish this? ** TWO sentences for each. **