Health Self Assessment

Initially while I was doing the Self Assessment, I was thinking man I am definitely not doing any preventive practices; but, after going through the entire self - assessment, I realized that I am practicing preventive measures. The three main preventive practices that I want to improve on is my diet, my physical activity and my sleeping pattern. A few weeks ago I had to attend a nutrition training required for work (I work as a child care provider) One thing we've been trying to get the kids to implement is how to eat healthier and to get moderate-vigorous excercise at least three times a week. Because of this, I know I have been wanting to change my eating habits as a way to benefit myself as well as be a role model for the children. I have even become more concientious of how many fruits and vegetables I have been getting per day. There was a point in time where I used to be able to run three miles a day just so I can stay in shape and have energy. It has come to a point now where I get winded walking up three flights of stairs. In the recent future, I want to be able to get up in the early morning and go jogging or work out in the evenings after work and take a run. Hopefully, by the end of this year I want  be able to run a mile without getting extremely tired. Being in college has taken a toll on my sleeping patterns. I rarely get my full nine hrs of sleep that I should be getting. I always tend to wake up early or sleep late and then when the weekends come around, I get to busy to sleep more than five hours. If I plan on improving my health, I want to be able to do it appropriately. I want to have a goal of sleeping early and getting at least six hours of sleep every night. I hope with these changes that I will begin to have more energy, I will feel better about my health and I will be more positive with everything I do.

I already practice the other preventive measures that were listed on the self-assessement. I personally believe that smoking is an unattractive and unhealthy habit, so I do not smoke. When I drink, I make sure I drink in moderation. I usually don't drink more than one drink when I am with friends or otherwise. I make sure that I use a condom whenever I engage in sexual activity.  I believe I know how to relax very well. I can always be seen hanging out with friends and socializing. Whenever  I am in the car, I make sure that I wear my seat belt and I never allow anyone to go home if they were under the influence. My personality does not make me a violent person, so I tend to make sure I do not solve my conflicts with violence or anger. I usually talk it out. Everytime I go in to the doctor's office, the nurse is always teaching me about what I would need to change about my lifestyle and what I should continue to do. She always ends up sending me home with pamphlets about nutrition and exercise.

After completing the entire self-assessment, I  realized that I do practice more positive preventive measures, but I can do alot more to improve my health.