HEALTHY CHANGES:
4 Steps Towards Overall Health
Understanding Your "Total Health"
Total
Health
Assess
Your Total Health
Prioritize
Step 2:
Make the Commitment
Step 3:
Assessment & Goals
Step 4:
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Step 1: UNDERSTANDING YOUR TOTAL HEALTH
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Assessing Your Total Health
How healthy are you? How happy are you? Do you feel fulfilled, capable and alive? Are physical limitations keeping you from enjoying life completely? Are you happy with the relationships in your life? Do you feel connected to God in prayer? These are all questions we should ask of ourselves, and then take a step further by fully assessing our "Total Health". A true assessment of our health is necessary before making important decisions about improving our overall health and wellness.
In Step 3 of this section, you will be offered tools and forms to help you perform assessments of your overall health and wellness. Before you can move forward on the path to wellness you need to know where you are right now. Ask yourself these questions:
- What is a healthy weight for me?
- How physically active am I?
- How many calories do I need?
- Do I feel tired or run down?
- Do I have difficulty controlling my temper?
- Do I smoke?
- Do I feel shaky or lightheaded between meals?
- Do I experience mood swings very often?
- Am I often bored or discontented?
- How much time do I spend in private prayer or meditation?
[When starting any new exercise or weight program you should consult with your physician and receive a full assessment of your overall health condition. Many health plans cover and recommend a yearly check-up. We recommend you download the Personal Assessment Form in the next section, schedule an appointment with your healthcare provider, and complete the assessment form with them at the time of your physical.]
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