Exploring the Many Sides of Wellbeing

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• Wellbeing
• Secondary Education
• Age 13

Exploring the Many Sides of Wellbeing

What do you already know about the different types of wellbeing?

Success Criteria

At the end of the lesson I will be able to identify different types of wellbeing, understand how they affect my life, and suggest ways to improve my own wellbeing.

What Is Wellbeing?

Wellbeing is how healthy, happy, and satisfied you feel in life. It is about looking after your body, mind, emotions, and the world around you.

Why Does Wellbeing Matter for Teenagers?

Making Good Choices

Teenagers face lots of changes and pressures. Good wellbeing helps you cope, grow, and enjoy life more.

Growing Up

When your wellbeing is strong, making choices and facing challenges becomes easier.

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The Types of Wellbeing

There are several important types of wellbeing. Each one affects different parts of your life.

Physical and Emotional Wellbeing

How you feel and handle emotions. Example: Talking about your feelings when you’re upset.

Emotional

Physical

How healthy and active you are. Example: Getting enough sleep and exercise.

Social and Mental Wellbeing

Your relationships with friends, family, and community. Example: Spending time with friends.

Social

Your thoughts and mindset. Example: Solving problems calmly and thinking positively.

Mental

Other Types of Wellbeing

Digital: Healthy online habits. Environmental: Caring for the world around you.

Spiritual & Intellectual

Digital & Environmental

Spiritual: Feeling connected and having purpose. Intellectual: Challenging your mind and learning new things.

Icebreaker: Focus Areas

Which type of wellbeing do you think you focus on most? Why? Share your thoughts with someone next to you.

Case Study: Emma’s Life

Emma feels tired and stressed. She skips meals, spends hours online, and argues with her parents. Which types of wellbeing are affected?

Interactive Questions

Match each type of wellbeing to its example. Rank which wellbeing types you find easiest or hardest to keep balanced. Short answer: How do your friends influence your wellbeing?

Reflection & Discussion

Which type of wellbeing is your biggest strength? Which area needs attention and why? Discuss in pairs how wellbeing affects relationships, school, emotions, and decisions.

Creative Activity: Your Wellbeing Wheel

Draw a circle and divide it into 8 sections. Score yourself in each area of wellbeing. Colour the sections to see where you are balanced or need to improve.

Exit Ticket

Name one action you can take today to strengthen one area of your wellbeing.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.