Wellness Compass

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1. Stress is a fact of life. It’s the tension you feel when faced with a new or difficult situation. Ongoing stress can add up. It can hurt your physical and mental health and affect your relationships with friends and family.
What best describes how you handle stress?
I have a good handle on how to relieve my stress, but I’m always open to new ways to relax. I am stressed out a lot and need some coping skills.2. Anxiety is a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease. It can hurt your physical and mental health and affect your relationships with friends and family.
Are you extremely worried about everything in your life, even if there is no reason to be?
I have anxiety, and I cope with it, but I could use more tips. Yes, I feel worried about everything in my life.Things to Do When You’re Feeling Anxious→
Learn About Generalized Anxiety Disorder→
Ask for relaxation techniques at your next HealthWest visit.5 Easy Steps to Anxiety Self-Help→
Things to Do When You’re Feeling Anxious→
Learn About Generalized Anxiety Disorder→
Ask for relaxation techniques at your next HealthWest visit.3. Physical energy is how much energy our body has in terms of being able to do the things we need to do on a day-to-day basis. Physical energy is an important part of overall health and living a proactive, positive life.
Do you have enough energy to get through the day?
I feel energetic, but I want to know how I can feel even better. I struggle to have enough energy to get through the day.6 Simple Ways to Boost Your Energy→
4. Find meaning in life events, demonstrate individual purpose, and love a life that reflects your values and beliefs. Spiritual resources are practices, beliefs, objects, and or relationships that people often turn to for help in times of crisis or concern.
Do you know what spiritual resources are available to you?
I know my spiritual resources and rely on them when I need help. What exactly are spiritual resources?5. Emotional wellness is the ability to experience, identify, manage, and share a wide range of feelings with others in a constructive way. If you are having difficulty recognizing and coping with emotions you feel, it may impact your attitudes, sense of self, relationships with others, and overall wellness.
Are you able to recognize, cope with, and express your emotions regularly?
Yes, I feel like I can handle my emotions each day. Sometimes my emotions get the best of me. I could use a little help.6. Your body naturally processes most of the food you eat into sugar. This sugar travels through your bloodstream and is transferred to your cells by a chemical called insulin. Diabetes means you have too much sugar in your blood because the insulin is not transferring the sugars properly.
Are you at risk for diabetes?
Yes, I have diabetes or have been told I am at risk. I’m not sure if I am at risk.7. Good nutrition is key to looking and feeling your best. Along with that, physical activity gives you energy and keeps you at a healthy weight.
Do you know how much food is good for you?
Yes, I make good food choices, but I could always use more tips. No, I don’t know very much about nutrition.8. Sleep is important to improve your well-being. On average, an adult needs 7-9 hours of sleep each night. Consistent lack of sleep can have serious consequences.
Are you getting enough sleep every night?
No, I have difficulty sleeping. Yes, but I would like to sleep even better.9. Good dental habits protect your teeth and gums from many oral diseases. They may help you avoid other serious health problems, such as heart disease, too.
Do you take good care of your teeth?
I could probably use some help. Yes, but my mouth can always be cleaner.