Health & Physical Education – CLASS-VI – UNIT 4:  WHAT IS WELL-BEING?

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the concept of well-being and its different dimensions.
• Recognize how Physical Education (PE) supports overall well-being.
• Identify the importance of taking care of your physical, mental, social, emotional, and digital well-being.
• Learn ways to improve your well-being through healthy choices.

What is Well-Being?

Well-being means feeling good in different dimensions of our lives. Imagine well-being as an apple with different slices. Each slice represents an important part of our lives that helps us feel happy and healthy. If all the slices are balanced, the apple tastes, feels and looks great! Even if one slice is missing or not right, it affects the whole apple.

Let us take a closer look at these slices of our holistic well-being:

1. Physical Well-Being: It is all about keeping our bodies healthy and strong. It includes eating nutritious foods, exercising regularly, and getting enough sleep.

Did you know that kids aged 6-17 should get at least 1 hour of physical activity every day? That is like playing a sport, riding a bike, or dancing for an hour!

Why It Matters?: Regular exercise keeps our hearts, muscles, and bones strong. It makes us feel energetic and happy. For example, did you know that physical activity can help you sleep better at night?

2.Mental Well-Being: It is about how we think and understand things. It includes being able to solve problems, focus on tasks, and handle challenges.

Studies show that people who practice activities like puzzles or brain games can improve their problem-solving skills. It is like giving your brain a workout!

Why It Matters?: When our minds are healthy, we can think clearly, make good decisions, and feel confident about ourselves. Mental Well-Being

3.Social Well-Being: It is about having good relationships with friends, family, and other people. It is important to feel connected and supported by those around us.

Research shows that having friends and spending time with family can make you feel happier and less stressed.

Why It Matters?: Being connected to others helps us feel like we belong and supports our emotional health. Social Well-Being

4.Emotional Well-Being: It involves understanding and managing our feelings and emotions. It is about feeling happy, calm, and positive, even when things get tough.

Did you know that smiling makes you feel happier? It is true! When you smile your brain releases chemicals that help improve your mood.

Why It Matters?: Managing our emotions helps us handle stress and enjoy life more. It is really important to talk about how we feel with trusted friends or adults. Emotional Well-Being

5.Digital Well-Being: It is about using technology in a healthy way. It is important to balance screen time with other activities and be safe online.

Spending too much time on screens can make us feel tired or stressed. Experts recommend taking a break from screens every hour and spending more time doing physical activities.

Why It Matters?: Using technology wisely helps us stay healthy and makes sure we do not miss on other fun activities and important face-to-face interactions.

Digital Well-Being

Importance of Well-Being

Well-being is super important because it helps us feel our best in every part of our lives. When we take care of our physical, mental, social, emotional, and digital well-being, we can:

• Be Healthier: Regular exercise and good nutrition keep our bodies in top shape.
• Think Better: A healthy mind helps us solve problems and stay focused.
• Enjoy Friendships: Good social connections make us feel supported and happy.
• Handle Emotions: Understanding our feelings helps us stay positive and resilient.

Use Technology Wisely: Balancing screen time keeps us engaged in other fun and important activities.

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