Whole Health Check InIn a whole health check-in we take into account that we have physical, intellectual, social, emotional, vocational and spiritual needs - the neglect of which reduces the ability of one to withstand the effects of stress. And we live in socio-economic conditions that can enhance or demean our long-term well-being. What follows are two inventories – Personal Well Being (PWB) and Socio-economic Well Being (SWB). Items in PWB are things that can be addressed almost immediately – but situations in SWB take a very long time. Both are essential components of the whole health check in. Personal Well Being – in a nutshellPHYSICAL HEALTH• Nutrition • “Anti-nutrients” including alcohol, junk food, caffeine, illegal drugs and nicotine use • Sleep • Exercise • Check in with Dr/NP (weight, blood pressure, blood work including hemoglobin, cholesterol and blood sugar levels, and thyroid functioning) 
SOCIAL – Relationships with… • Partner • Friends • Parents or Guardians • Children or Dependents EMOTIONAL SPIRITUALITY INTELLECTUAL OCCUPATIONAL
PHYSICAL HEALTH – The QuestionnaireEven though these are not really True/False topics – most of us are somewhere in between – label these anyways, just to get a sense of your whole health! Most of these are things you can improve quickly and easily.1. Nutritious food – I have a diet chock full of veggies. T / F 2. Water – I make a point of drinking at least four cups a day. T / F Anti-nutrition 3. Junk Food – I avoid junk food. T / F 4. Cigarettes - I don’t smoke. T / F 5. Alcohol – I don’t drink. Or I limit myself to no more than one a day. T / F 6. Illegal Drugs – I don’t use them. T / F 7. Caffiene – I don’t use caffeine. T / F ***** 8. Sleep – I get at least 8 hours a night. T / F 9. Exercise – I get the equivalent of one hour of fast walking every day. T / F 10. Check in with Dr/NP - I've had a physical assessment within the last year. T / F SOCIAL – Relationships with…11. Partner – I have a special person in my life who cares about me, and I care for that person.T / F
12. Friends
– I have pals I can talk to or go out with. EMOTIONAL14. Personal time or “down-time” – I have “me” time.T / F 15. Hobbies – I enjoy a pursuit that is different from my job. T / F 16. Good sense of humor – I love to laugh. T / F SPIRITUALITY17. Religious practice – I have a sense of meaning in life that transcends myself.T / F 18. Volunteering INTELLECTUAL19. My brain gets regular and diverse stimulation.T / F OCCUPATIONAL20. Meaningful, well-paying work work (with a good benefits package) have I.T / F OTHER (Bonus Point)21. RESILIENCE – I can bounce back from disappointments.T / F TOTAL:
How did you do with the Personal Well Being part of the whole health check in? Want to change any of these? It’s within your control – but as always I encourage you to get an accountability partner if you have areas you need and want to change. You need a strategy and a “mom.” Next, let's take a look at the
Socio-Economic Well Being
of the whole health inventory.
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