What are the three stages of health? Good health Tips in 2025
Health is the root of happiness – this adage is very old but its significance is still intact write now. In the fast pace of modern life, people today are falling under physical, mental and social stress. Knowing and maintaining the Three Stages of Health is very important to face this challenge.In this article we will discuss what these three levels of health are, how they relate to each other, and how to improve each level.
1. Physical Health
➤ Explanation:
- Physical health means overall health of our body. These include:
- Function of organs such as heart, kidney, lung etc
- Power and performance
- Immunity
- Proper weight, digestion, sleep etc
It is not possible to maintain any other level of health without being physically fit.
➤ Ways to improve:
- 🥦 Eat nutritious food (whole grains, fruits, vegetables, proteins)
- 🏃♂️ Exercise at least 150 minutes a week
- 😴 7-8 hours of sleep is necessary
- 🚭 Avoid smoking and drugs
- 💧 Drink 8-10 glasses of water daily
- 🩺 Get a health checkup at least once a year
2. Mental and Emotional Health
➤ Explanation:
Mental health refers to a person’s thoughts, emotions, ability to make decisions and ability to cope with stress.
➤ Ingredients:
- Stress management
- emotion regulation
- Self-esteem and confidence
- Ability to cope with depression, sadness or anxiety
➤ Ways to improve:
- 🧘 Daily meditation or deep breathing exercises
- 📔 Write a journal – helpful for expressing feelings
- ☎️ Keep in regular contact with friends/family
- 🎨 Take up a hobby or interest
- 🧠 Consult a therapist or counselor (if needed)
Real example:
A student who is doing well academically but suffering from depression is unable to enjoy his success because his mental health is not good. This implies that physical fitness alone is not enough.
3. Social Health in day
➤ Explanation:
Social health means our relationships and active participation in society.
Ingredients:
- Good relations with family, friends and colleagues
- Compassionate and respectful behavior
- Ability to work in a team
➤ Ways to improve:
- 🗣️ Meet loved ones at least 2-3 times in a month
- 🤝 Meet new people
- 🧩 Participate in social organization or volunteer work
- 👂 Be a good listener
Real Image:
A working man who is making a lot of money, but has no relationships, no friends—he is alone. Social health also affects his mental health.
🔄 Three levels of correlation:
These three levels are deeply interrelated. For example:
- Social isolation can lead to psychological problems
- Physical illness creates mental exhaustion
Hence, awareness and balance must be maintained at all three levels for a person to be fully healthy.
📋 Special Advice:
- 🕒 Give 15 Or 30 minutes a day for mental health
- 🍽️ Eat according to “My Plate” (USA dietary guideline)
- 🧑🤝🧑 Build friendly relationships
- 📝 Create a health journal: what did you eat every day, how did you sleep, how was your mood
Health is not a one-way thing—it’s an integrated lifestyle. If you only take care of the body but ignore stress or social isolation, you are not truly healthy. Therefore, these three levels should be balanced together.
