In this lesson, you will combine everything you've learned about wellness to create a personal health plan. A well-designed plan is a roadmap to achieving your health goals. It helps you stay organized, motivated, and consistent. We will look at how to set goals, schedule activities, and use language to talk about your future intentions.
Vocabulary
Before we begin, let's review some key vocabulary for creating and discussing your plan. Pay attention to how these words are used in context.
| Word | Definition | Example |
|---|---|---|
| plan (n.) | a set of detailed proposals for doing or achieving something | My plan is to exercise three times a week and eat more vegetables. |
| goal (n.) | the object of a person's ambition or effort; an aim or desired result | My main goal is to improve my cardiovascular health. |
| schedule (v. or n.) | (v.) to arrange or plan an event to take place at a particular time. (n.) a plan for carrying out a process or procedure, giving lists of intended events and times | I will schedule my gym sessions on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. |
| maintain (v.) | to cause or enable a condition or state to continue | Once I reach my goal weight, I will need a new plan to maintain it. |
| track (v.) | to follow the course or progress of something | I use an app to track my daily steps and calorie intake. |
| monitor (v.) | to observe and check the progress or quality of something over a period of time | I will monitor my sleep patterns to see if I am getting enough rest. |
| consistency (n.) | the quality of achieving a level of performance which does not vary greatly in quality over time | Consistency is more important than intensity when starting a new fitness routine. |
Reading: A Sample Wellness Plan
Look at this example of a weekly wellness plan. It is designed to be balanced, covering fitness, nutrition, and mental well-being. Notice how specific goals are scheduled throughout the week to ensure they are met. This is a great way to monitor your progress and build consistency.
Weekly Wellness Schedule
A balanced plan helps you track all aspects of your health.
Grammar Focus: Future Intentions & Conditional Planning
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