My Health Triangle

This assessment will allow you to analyze your personal health triangle and each of the aspects
that contribute to your overall health.

Step 1: Assess Your Health

First, assess each of the aspects of your health triangle by answering Yes or No to each of the
questions. Put an X in the appropriate box.

Physical Health
Yes No
I get seven to nine hours of sleep each night.
I eat a well-balanced diet, which includes a healthy breakfast.
I keep my body, teeth, and hair clean daily.
I do at least 30 minutes of some form of physical activity each day.
I limit my intake of sugar and highly processed foods.
I get regular checkups with my doctor, eye doctor, and dentist.
TOTAL NUMBER IN EACH COLUMN

Mental Health
Yes No
I generally feel good about myself and accept who I am.
I can express my feelings clearly and calmly, even when I’m angry or sad.
I can accept constructive criticism in order to improve.
I have at least one activity that I enjoy doing by myself.
I know who to ask for help if I am struggling with mental health and will
seek help when necessary.
I like to learn, think about new things and develop new skills.
TOTAL NUMBER IN EACH COLUMN

Social Health
Yes No
I have at least one close friend that I keep in contact with regularly.
I show respect and care for my family and friends.
I know how to disagree with others without getting angry.
I am a good listener and able to communicate clearly with others.
I am willing to volunteer my time to help with a cause that is important to
me.
I say no if people ask me to do something I feel uncomfortable with doing.
TOTAL NUMBER IN EACH COLUMN

Count the total number of times you answered “Yes” for each aspect of the Health Triangle.
This number represents your score for that aspect of health.

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 My Health Triangle

Step 2: Draw your Triangle.

Now, draw your health triangle based on your score in each section. For example, if you
received a score of 5 for physical, draw a line up till 5 on the physical side.

Repeat this for each side of the health triangle. Once all 3 lines have been drawn, draw a
triangle connecting the end of each line to make the health triangle.

Your triangle might look something like this:

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 My Health Triangle

Step 3: Analyze your results.

Reflect on your triangle and describe what your overall health looks like based on the results.
Think about and comment on the following in 1-2 complete sentences each.

Does your health triangle have equal sides?

In which area are you strongest?

In which area are you weakest?

Step 4: Balancing your Triangle

Using the data of your triangle, create goals for improving the area in which you are weakest. If
all sides are equal, create goals for helping you strengthen each area. Choose the table that
applies to you.

My weakest area is:

Three things I can do to improve this area are:
1.
2.
3.

OR

My triangle is balanced. One thing I can do to improve each area is

Physical:
Mental:
Social:

You’re finished! Save your work and attach it in the drop box.