Hauora

Taha Hinengaro: Mental Well being

Mental and emotional well being, or Taha Hinengaro, is a maori proverb meaning mental well being. Its about expressing thoughts and feelings, and clear rational thinking. It is also about being emotionally balanced, and doing things that make you happy. It is important  to stay emotionally balanced and happy in order to have a happy healthy life.

You see mental well being all around you. When you see someone or yourself doing something they love, or when you solve out a difficult problem, using rational thinking.

Taha Tinana: Physical well being 

Taha Tinana is also a maori proverb, meaning physical health. Physical health is about the body, keeping it healthy and looking after it. It is also about the bodies growth, ability to move and development. It is important to look after your body and stay healthy. You can do this by getting plenty of sleep and rest, staying hydrated, eating healthy, exercising and looking after your hygeine.

Like mental well being, physical well being can be found all around you in everyday situations. From people riding their bikes to work or school and people jogging past, to people playing a game of rugby or some other sport at your local park.

Taha Whanau: Social well being

Taha whanau is a maori proverb for social well being. Social well being is about your connection and relationship with your relatives/family members. It is also about your social life with your peers, people around you, and your friends. Here is a D.L.O (Digital learning object) to demonstrate social well being.

Social well being can be seen during a family get together or social event. When your talking to your friends, or making new ones. When you get in contact with someone you haven't talked to in a while or when you talk to someone who shares your hobbies and interests.

Taha Wairua: Spiritual well being

Taha Wairua is also a maori proverb, meaning spiritual well being. Spiritual well being is about your beliefs, your personal identity, and values. Here is a Piktochart to demonstrate the meaning of Taha Wairua/ Spiritual well being

You can see spiritual well being when someone talks about their personality/ where they're from and who they are as a person, about their values and beliefs. These are all examples of spiritual well being.