Health and Wellness Health Being sound in body, mind, and spirit. Being sound in body, mind, and spirit. Not merely the absence of disease or infirmity, but a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being. Not merely the absence of disease or infirmity, but a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being. Wellness Purposeful, enjoyable living. A deliberate lifestyle choice characterized by personal responsibility and optimal enhancement of physical, mental, and spiritual health.

Ph = Physical P = Psychological (Mental & Emotional) E = Environmental I = Intellectual S = Social S I SP E P S P SP = Spiritual Ph Components of Wellness

Wellness Paradigm The integration, balance, and harmony of the mind, body, spirit, and emotions for optimal well-being, where the whole is considered greater than the sum of the parts. Emotional well-being Spiritual well-being Mental (Intellectual) well-being Physical well-being

Iceberg Model of Wellness

Factors That Shape Positive Behavior

Stages of Change and Some Change Processes

Concepts Important in the Process of Change Self-efficacy Internal and external locus of control Positive and negative reinforcements Social and cultural norms Self-talk

Decisions, Decisions Set priorities. Set priorities. Inform yourself. Inform yourself. Consider all your options. Consider all your options. Tune in to your gut feelings. Tune in to your gut feelings. Consider a worst-case scenario. Consider a worst-case scenario.