Personal Health Assessment and Choices for Optimal Health

Prior to making a modification in my way of life, I looked back to see what improvements I had made and what areas still needed to be addressed in order for my personal growth as a whole to continue to progress. I discovered that I had made big improvements in a variety of areas. Finding out that I had received positive feedback on the most majority of my evaluations, which indicated that I had made improvements in both my physical and mental health, was reassuring because it indicated that I had made great progress in both areas. In spite of the fact that my physical activity habits have improved as a consequence of my efforts, I believe there is still room for improvement in these areas.

Personal Health Assessment

People or communities that want to enhance their health and well-being by making little adjustments in their everyday life would find the Quality of Life Model, which was developed in Canada by the Quality of Life Research Unit at the University of Toronto, to be another valuable tool. There are three life domains in this paradigm: Being, Belonging, and Becoming.

Each domain contains three subdomains, for a total of nine subdomains in this paradigm. It is the degree to which a person takes advantage of the key possibilities offered by his or her life that is used to assess the overall quality of one's existence. The physical, psychological, and spiritual functioning of an individual, as well as his or her interactions with others and the possibility for conserving and enhancing talents, are all highlighted (Hales & Lauzon, 2018).

My composite score on the Holistic Lifestyle Questionnaire was 780, which indicates that I had a favourable outcome, according to the results of the questionnaire. Because it can be communicated and documented correctly, the employment of a lifestyle screening tool with a substantial score may be advantageous for health promotion. It is expected that when presented as a score that can be compared to the standard values, the lifestyle information will be well received, given that the great bulk of medical information is presented in a measurable fashion. It is possible that the values of this score will change, signalling danger, motivating modifications, and reflecting prospective health benefits, directing the attention of the patient and doctor to the aspects of the patient's health that need to be adjusted.

Influencing and Disabling Factors

Personal Health Assessment

As a state of mind, well-being may be defined as one that is characterised by purposeful and pleasant living. More precisely, it can be defined as an intentional lifestyle choice characterised by personal responsibility and the pursuit of optimal physical, mental, and spiritual health. The physical, mental, and spiritual well-being of a person are all parts of that individual's total health and well-being, and each has an affect on the other.

The ability to enjoy life to the fullest extent possible while doing so is an important part of being healthy. However, being healthy does not only include being free of illness; it also includes taking actions that prevent illness from arising in the first place (Hales & Lauzon, 2018). People in exceptional health, as opposed to those who are sick or injured, have better potential for self-development than those who are sick or injured.

Adoption of a New Healthy Behaviour

In spite of the fact that there is no universally accepted definition of self-care, it is commonly characterised as a sequence of actions conducted in order to improve one's physical, mental, and emotional well-being over an extended period of time.

Self-care is defined as the practise of attempting to remove as many pressures from one's environment as possible within reasonable limits. It is not necessary to prioritise anything or anybody else in order to put yourself first; rather, it is necessary to prioritise yourself in order to be at your optimum performance when the situation calls for it. It is extremely counter-productive, if not impossible, to prioritise the well-being of others at the expense of one's own well-being. It is possible to include self-care into your daily routine in a variety of ways, from taking a brief stretch break at work to practising guided meditation in the comfort of your own home.

When it comes to this area, my self-care score was a 72 on the scale, which was good. By practising self-care on a daily basis, one may develop a positive relationship with himself or herself. Self-care is beneficial to one's physical, mental, and emotional well-being when done regularly. Because caring for one's own needs is so difficult, it is nearly impossible to provide care for others when one is unable to care for one's own needs. Therefore, self-care may aid you in building a happy frame of mind, which will in turn transfer into pleasant thoughts and feelings for individuals in your immediate proximity as a result of your actions. It's possible that taking the time to recharge your batteries will have a good influence on your perspective on life and the perspectives of others around you, as well as result in much reduced levels of harmful stress in your everyday life.

Influencing and Disabling Factors

One of my big concerns in terms of attaining goals was my poor nutrition score, which was one of the areas I wished to improve in. The fact that I had a low intellectual score was another cause of concern, as it indicated that I still had opportunity to improve in this area as well. As a result, the conclusions of the assessment will be thoroughly discussed and analysed in the current report. As a consequence of the adjustments I have made to my way of life, it will also include an evaluation of the areas that demand improvement as well as the places where improvements have been made. When it comes to increasing the position of health-related investment in the economy, it is a sensible approach to consider good health as an effective technique of boosting economic growth. However, there are various disadvantages to using this approach, the most significant of which is that it fails to recognise the basic importance of health and fails to embrace progress in a more comprehensive manner. Optimal health is regarded as favourable in terms of economic growth on an organic as well as an instrumental level. However, it is not seen to be a major goal in and of itself by many (Hales & Lauzon, 2018).

Choices Regarding Health

Being well-versed on the history of the wellness movement is essential for having a deeper grasp of how well-being and good health are intertwined. Overall, I received an 84-point rating for occupational well-being — a significantly better rating than the national average. If we are successful in finding meaning and purpose in our work or profession, it is conceivable that we will be happier and healthier for the rest of our lives if we continue to do so. Before an individual may be considered "well-suited" for a particular career, his or her values, interests, and religious beliefs must be consistent with those of the employer. The attitude with which we approach our work, which is referred to as "attitude" in certain areas, is essentially what we are talking about. The following is an example of how it's described: In a secure and healthy employment environment, it is possible to use your talents and abilities to serve your community while simultaneously completing work that is both important and satisfying for yourself. Maintaining a healthy work-life balance while still completing one's other responsibilities is the topic of debate when it comes to occupational wellness, and it is a difficult task (Hales & Lauzon, 2018).

Adoption of a New Healthy Behaviour

In the spiritual dimension, I received 88 points, which was my highest score out of the four aspects that were assessed overall. A range of activities are included in spirituality, such as recognising our fundamental life purpose and learning how to enjoy love, pleasure, tranquilly, and fulfilment, as well as supporting others in realising their full potential. When it comes to comprehending spirituality, there are a variety of ways that may be applied to achieve success. The phrases transcendence, connectedness, a power, force, and energy, to mention a few, have a variety of meanings in different contexts.

As defined by the American Psychological Association, "social health" is described as the ability to have healthy and constructive connections with other people as well as one's social surroundings. It is our capacity to operate as productive members of society that is increased when we are in excellent social health, and we are able to do so while simultaneously encouraging and assisting others to do the same. A critical component of a society's social well-being is ensuring that all individuals have equitable access to support, goods, services, and programmes that assist them in improving the quality of their lives and the lives of their communities. Ensuring that all individuals have equitable access to support, goods, services, and programmes is an important component of a society's social well-being. It is important to ensure that all persons have fair access to assistance, commodities, services, and programmes that will help them enhance the quality of their lives as well as the lives of others in their surrounding communities. Despite the fact that I received 72 points for both social and environmental well-being, this was an amazing result; nonetheless, there is still potential for improvement.

Need to Focus on Nutrition

Water is expected to account for around 60% of our total body weight and is necessary for our health and survival on our planet, according to current estimates. As a macronutrient, it is categorised alongside nutrients like as protein and carbs, which are required by the body in large quantities by the body, such as those found in meat and dairy products. Non-stop water consumption is necessary for survival, but we also require energy, which comes mostly from the carbohydrate, protein, and fat sources found in the meals we take on a daily basis. They are measured in calories, which are units of measurement for the amount of energy that may be obtained from them in a given length of time. These vital macronutrients, also known as energy-providing foods, are measured in grammes of protein. The same amount of protein or carbohydrate provides just four calories, but the same amount of fat contains nine calories per gramme of the same substance.

Part B

Neither vitamins nor minerals, the other two essential nutrients, are required in significant amounts by our bodies in order for them to operate correctly. Vitamins and minerals are referred to as micronutrients because our bodies require only extremely little amounts of them in order to operate effectively. Vitamins and minerals are found in small amounts in our food. On the nutrition scale, I received a 44, which was at the lower end of the range, and I need to work on improving my nutrition score. A nurse's primary focus should be on providing sustenance and drink to a patient or client, as these are basic human requirements that must be met at all times. If a patient's nutritional state is poor or imbalanced, medical procedures may be rendered ineffective. The healing process from chronic illnesses, wounds, infections, and surgical procedures is thus equally as important as the recovery process from similar disorders when medication is used to treat them.

Making Positive Changes

Despite the fact that physical activity received a perfect score of 76, there is definitely space for improvement in this category. 88 points were awarded to me in the area of the spiritual dimension, which was a personal best for me. Spirituality includes a variety of activities such as discovering our fundamental life purpose, learning how to enjoy love, joy, tranquilly, and fulfilment, and assisting others in realising their full potential. When it comes to understanding spirituality, there are numerous techniques that may be applied. What is meant by transcendence, connectivity, a power, a force, and energy has been articulated in great detail. In order to develop physical fitness, it is essential to engage in regular physical exercise on a daily basis. Walking, jogging, cycling, and swimming are all examples of activities that can assist us in maintaining a healthy cardiovascular system, as can other forms of aerobic fitness (Hales & Lauzon, 2018).

Bodyweight exercises such as strength training and callisthenics are two types of exercises that may be used to improve muscular strength and endurance by focusing on specific muscle groups in the body. Stretching is an excellent way to improve our general health by increasing our flexibility. Engaging in physical exercise can help us maintain a healthy body weight, as indicated by our BMI (Body Mass Index) (body mass index). Making appropriate eating choices and refraining from engaging in potentially dangerous behaviour such as smoking, drug addiction, and excessive alcohol use are all important components of maintaining physical health. I cannot emphasise enough the need of seeking medical attention when necessary and practising caution while utilising medical therapies, such as prescription drugs, that are available (Hales & Lauzon, 2018).

References

Hales, D., & Lauzon, L. (2018). An invitation to health (6th ed.). Nelson Education Ltd.

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