Weekly Reflections by lucas vincent https://padlet.com/lucasvincent14/rosy2d2zpv8u HPW 420 en-us 2018-09-15 15:40:23 UTC 2018-12-10 03:36:15 UTC hello@padlet.com Week 1 lucasvincent14 https://padlet.com/lucasvincent14/rosy2d2zpv8u/wish/281707466 1. What was something new or thought about in a different way that you learned this week and why?
This week I learned about the social contagion theory and how it applies to all of us. When you think about it, others have been influencing us since a very young age. Our first influencers were our parents and most of us wanted to grow up to be just like them. Continuing on in life we had classmates that we wanted to dress like and act like and friends we wanted to change the world with. Now days most of us in this class have a very common goal and that's what sets us apart from others.
2.Based on best practices, how can you apply what you know in you career choice as a Health Promotion Manager?
As a health promotion manager I could apply best practice to all of my work to make sure it is credible and worth sharing with others. Using trusted websites and peer reviewed work will give me confidence in the way I share information with others.
3. What do you want to learn more about, and why?
There are multiple things I'd like to go more in depth on in this class, such as why people are intrinsically aware that their lifestyle isn't healthy and they continue these negative behaviors. Some examples would be smoking, drinking, sedentary lifestyle, bullying, procrastination, and road rage. In health promotion I think its important to study our target group and figure out how we can help from there. Simply telling people they are obese or telling them they need to workout more just isn't going to work.

]]> 2018-09-15 15:43:07 UTC https://padlet.com/lucasvincent14/rosy2d2zpv8u/wish/281707466 Week 3 lucasvincent14 https://padlet.com/lucasvincent14/rosy2d2zpv8u/wish/282370099 1. What made you curious this week?
Working with padlet.com was one thing that made me curious this week. Its a new website for me and seems to be very effective for this class and I'm glad I am learning more about it.
2. What about your thinking, learning, or work this week brought you the most satisfaction? Why?
Figuring out how to use the online discussion padlet was pretty satisfying as well as reading the influencer chapter was fun as well.

3. How did you help the class learn this week? If you feel you didn't add to class or feel the need to contribute more consider what can you do next week to help other learners more?
I always try my best to contribute to class and answer questions when asked. Next week I well do my best as well to help everyone learn as much as we can in the time provided.
]]> 2018-09-17 14:55:56 UTC https://padlet.com/lucasvincent14/rosy2d2zpv8u/wish/282370099 Week 4 lucasvincent14 https://padlet.com/lucasvincent14/rosy2d2zpv8u/wish/287410453 1. How can you interpret the information presented so far in the Influencer book to reflect on this statement?  What principles help you agree or disagree with the statement?
The influencer to me is about becoming a person who makes an impact on others in a positive way to better their life. I agree with the principles about only trying to impact small things at a time in order to make a bigger impact in the long run.

2.  What is your vision of wellness using the principals promoted in Workplace Wellness that Works book?  Use Putnam's to imagine what is possible to create an innovative wellness program.  
I think that if we all use the principles that we learned in the Putnam book we can all become better wellness professionals because it teaches us how to use empathy. To me, empathy is the most important term we have learned so far in the HPW program. It teaches us to be mindful of others and once we can become mindful we can help others better.
]]> 2018-10-01 01:18:53 UTC https://padlet.com/lucasvincent14/rosy2d2zpv8u/wish/287410453 Week 5 lucasvincent14 https://padlet.com/lucasvincent14/rosy2d2zpv8u/wish/290123945 1. Can you identify one way all the material we have covered (through Wed. Feb. 20) links together in a best, promising, or emerging practice methodology?

I think one of the best ways that we have learned is through awareness and the action steps that follow. Obviously the first step is making sure the public is aware of ongoing problems in the community and that is always an important first step. Where we are at in wellness now a days we will mostly be focusing on the action steps such as planning and the development of programs to help the people.]]> 2018-10-08 03:09:13 UTC https://padlet.com/lucasvincent14/rosy2d2zpv8u/wish/290123945 Week 6 lucasvincent14 https://padlet.com/lucasvincent14/rosy2d2zpv8u/wish/292628644 First:  How can you use the six sources of influence to create your solution to this problem?  Be specific
For starters we can target a specific population, figure out the problem, incorporate  a plan, find a solution and the try to fix the problem.

Second: What information to date has been covered in the Putnam book that can help guide your in group's investigation into your topic? 
Our group can start to use the sources of information to discuss what we should do for research on the problem.
]]> 2018-10-15 01:24:07 UTC https://padlet.com/lucasvincent14/rosy2d2zpv8u/wish/292628644 Week 7 lucasvincent14 https://padlet.com/lucasvincent14/rosy2d2zpv8u/wish/295006626 As you listened to the Genius Hour Presentations about the driving questions, consider your groups' focus and how on track you feel you are in moving forward to develop your project/product.  As a way to revisit where you started in your mind-map, ask and answer these two questions about your project:

Why do I/we want to be an Influencer?” and “Who do I/we want to influence?

I/we want to be influencers because we care about the well being of others and our planet as a whole. Our group is trying to influence the obese population because we have the knowledge to help them.

Next review reflections from three other students who are on any other team, and these don't have to be all on the same team.  What can you tell them to help this person strengthen their focus on how to influence others? 
]]> 2018-10-19 20:28:40 UTC https://padlet.com/lucasvincent14/rosy2d2zpv8u/wish/295006626 Week 8 https://padlet.com/lucasvincent14/rosy2d2zpv8u/wish/298042440 How would you use Putnam's ideas of "Creating Meaning" for the population you are targeting in the topic for your Genius hour?  As the opning states, we have to help them know their "WHY."  What of the many ideas presented this week help you get buying from your group?  I would say that using creative meaning when targeting a specific population just means treating them in a unique way from other populations. Not everyone is the same and they should be treated as such.]]> 2018-10-29 14:29:51 UTC https://padlet.com/lucasvincent14/rosy2d2zpv8u/wish/298042440 Week 12 lucasvincent14 https://padlet.com/lucasvincent14/rosy2d2zpv8u/wish/312761933 Our genius hour group is going to build capital by gaining the support of the community through trust and reputation. Our clientele is going to start small obviously and continue to grow by word of mouth and by boosting ads on facebook.]]> 2018-12-10 03:25:32 UTC https://padlet.com/lucasvincent14/rosy2d2zpv8u/wish/312761933 Week 13 lucasvincent14 https://padlet.com/lucasvincent14/rosy2d2zpv8u/wish/312762321 1. Focus and Measure - reflect on this concept and think about what you are really wanting to change and how would you measure that change and show success? 

 I want to change peoples lives in the physical and mental dimensions of wellness.

2.  Find Vital Behaviors - reflect and select the one or two vital behaviors that are really driving the problem you are addressing.  What are the MOST IMPORTANT one(s) to address? 

Buying cheap/unhealthy food
Adherence to exercise

3. Engage all Six Sources of Influence - reflect on the six sources of influence and think about your strategy and methods.  How would you plan to diffuse these into your project so you actually make a difference? 

I would first talk with the clients and assess their needs and risk for unhealthy behaviors. Then I would inform them on ways to be healthier on a budget. I would also explain the importance of exercise

Format of reflection: Each team member should reflect independently on these three questions.  Have you really addressed all these issues in forming your project or have you focused too much on program steps without evidence?  
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