Practicing Career Professionalism, Part 4
INFORMATION SHEET No. 4
PERSONAL HYGIENE AND PRACTICES
Physical Health and Hygiene
Hygiene means health and healthful living. Good health means well balances condition of body and mind which enables one to perform all functions normally. The rules of hygiene vary with the requirement of each individual, and each person adapts what is needed from the general rules and formulates a code of rules for personal hygiene. The rules cover all consideration of personal characteristics including but not limited to:
1. Cleanliness – daily bath
2. Oral hygiene – care of mouth and teeth
3. Diet – including weight control
4. Posture – walking, standing, sitting
5. Clothing – good quality which can be kept fresh and crisp by frequent laundering
6. Relaxation – mental and physical exertion, sufficient time for rest.
Personal Hygiene Checklist
1. Daily bath and deodorant.
2. Oral hygiene- brushing of teeth and mouthwash
3. Diet weight control
4. Hairstyle
5. Clothes- uniform and shoes should be properly fitted
6. Facial make-up – wear appropriate cosmetics
7. Posture
8. Hands must be cleaned and fingernails cut or trimmed short
9. Avoid dangling jewelry
10. Be relaxed
Keeping oneself in good health makes one feel optimistic and everyday activities tend to run smoothly. On the contrary, when one is sick, it almost seems that life is not worth living. Poor health handicaps you in all your enterprises, limits your achievements and robs you on the enjoyment of living.
Rules of Health
1. Get sufficient exercise.
2. Provide for an adequate amount of sleep.
3. Maintain good habits of eating
4. Cultivate personal neatness.
Rules in Taking Food
1. Avoid sweets like candy and pastry.
2. Cultivate a desire for the natural flavors than to choose artificially seasoned foods.
PERSONAL NEATNESS OR GOOD GROOMING
This means making you become more accepted socially and improves your own self-respect. It stimulates you to your best efforts. Unless personal neatness and cleanliness is given proper attention, friends and associates will tend to accord the person.
TIPS FOR GOOD GROOMING
For the men:
- Keep your fingernails short and clean.
- When cutting your toe nails, do it straight across.
- Keep your tie and shirt wrinkle-free.
- Wear a necktie with a long sleeved shirt.
- Don’t wear belt and suspender together.
- Wear dark suits at night and for formal occasions.
- Shoes must be polished or washed as needed.
For the ladies:
- Keep your hair neat and tidy. Keep it out of other person’s faces. Never brush your hair in public places.
- Never remove your shoes in public.
- Fragrance of cologne or perfume should be subtle, never overwhelming and sneeze inducing.
ACTIVITY SHEET No. 4
PERSONAL HYGIENE AND PRACTICES
OBJECTIVES: After completing this activity you should be able to:
1. Identify rules in personal hygiene and practices.
Materials
Activity Sheet
Pen
Procedure/Task:
- Read Information Sheet No. 4
- Answer the Activity Sheet No. 4
- The instructor will evaluate your answer.
Check the column which most nearly fit your personal assessment opposite each statement.
Statements
Strongly Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
1. I understand better now.
2. I learned how others see me.
3. I identified some of my values.
4. I learned to respect others feelings.
5. I identified the weak aspects of my personality
6. I became determined to improve my weakness
7. I am aware that bodily movements and gestures speak as eloquently as words.
8. I obtained guidelines in achieving personal hygiene.
9. I take time to relax by watching a movie- in a TV or theatre.
10. I do physical exercise or any program for physical fitness.
11. I go to a parlor for haircut, massage, facial or other ways of improving one’s beauty or appearance.
12. I take conscious effort weight taking low calorie foods, detoxification, etc.
13. I go for routine medical check up
(not necessarily for treatment)
14. I take time for self-improvement
15. I respect myself better now.
SELF CHECK No. 4
PERSONAL HYGIENE AND PRACTICES
Check your mastery of Personal Hygiene and Pratices by completing questions/task below:
Identify rules in Personal Hygiene.
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