Health Influences Collage by SAMANTHA HALL

Genetic Factor

28shall1 — 2024-09-05 23:24:37 UTC

One genetic factor that makes me who I am, is my athleticism. My mom has always been extremely active by playing sports, like basketball and volleyball, and running track. My dad has been athletic by doing sports through elementary school and high school. He did boxing when he was 7 and from then on he boxed, wrestled, played football, and ran track through high school. I feel that I am very athletic and I am built like an athlete from my genetics.

Physical Environment (+)

28shall1 — 2024-09-06 04:48:26 UTC

My physical environment has a huge positive impact on my attitude and overall wellness. Living next to a mountain and near several water bodies, such as CDA Lake, Hayden Lake, and Pond Oreille has been a huge bonus! I love to ride my bike and look or play in the waters, and I love to hike. neither one of these exercises would have been possible if I didn't live in the area.

Physical Environment (-)

28shall1 — 2024-09-06 04:48:59 UTC

One negative aspect of my physical environment is the amount of trash and pollution I see when my family and I drive down Highway 95. This impacts the way that citizens and visitors perceive our town.

Social Environment (+)

28shall1 — 2024-09-06 04:55:43 UTC

My friends have had a huge positive impact on my social well-being and mental health. I have been friends with them for years and each year gets more fun when we hang out. There are not many of us, so it keeps the drama down which always helps. I always feel supported by them, and they are constantly there to talk and listen.

Cultural environment

28shall1 — 2024-09-06 04:56:29 UTC

my cultural environment includes my religion. Our family doesn't go to church anymore, but we are still very connected in our faith. Being a Christian has helped me through so many hard times in my life. I was raised in a very religion-based home growing up, for my grandma is extremely devoted. This connection has made me who I am today for so many reasons.

Technological environment (+)

28shall1 — 2024-09-06 04:57:53 UTC

Technology has changed everything we do and how we live! Phones are a perfect example of how we are so much more connected and have everything at the tip of our fingers. Text messages and phone calls have been a huge help to my mental and social health. It keeps me connected to everyone and it gives an emergency option to use when in trouble.

Technological environment (-)

28shall1 — 2024-09-06 04:58:33 UTC

Technology makes it easy to become distracted and get hooked on whatever platform is being used, especially Google and Messages. The fact that we are required to use technology in everyday life makes it hard to keep off. Technology can cause me to fall behind sometimes, or influence how we think and take actions throughout life.

Lifestyle factor (+)

28shall1 — 2024-09-06 04:59:30 UTC

I choose not to do drugs or vape, for I want to save my health for as long as I possibly can. This is one of the choices I made in the beginning to protect my brain, body, and mental health.

Lifestyle factor (-)

28shall1 — 2024-09-06 04:59:50 UTC

Habits are repetition and comfort. Habits are the base of how we act and show ourselves. Sometimes we have bad habits, and mine is how much of a procrastinator I am. I try to push tasks as far back as I can. I am working on being better with my time management, but that can be extremely difficult. Being a procrastinator is a habit that can be resolved and adjusted, although, habits are who we are. So I have to focus on finding who I want to be before I can begin to start new habits.

Lifestyle factor (others)

28shall1 — 2024-09-06 05:00:11 UTC

Attitude is key when it comes to how you impact others. I believe that the attitude I choose to have positively shines over to the people around me. I try to always be happy for others, kind and respectful towards people, and always smile when someone is looking at me. I want to be known as a friend, student, and family member with a sunshine like personality.