What is Wellness? What is your personal definition of healthy? Examples?

Health vs. Wellness Health: Wellness: Condition of being of sound body with emphasis on freedom from pain and disease. Wellness: A state of well-being, that encompasses physical, emotional, intellectual, spiritual, social, environmental, and occupational.

7 Dimensions of Wellness Occupational Wellness Emotional Wellness Intellectual Wellness Spiritual Wellness Social Wellness Physical Wellness Environmental Wellness

Controllable RISK FACTORS to overall wellness 1. Diet 5. Education 6. Coping Mechanisms 2. Exercise 7. Religion 3. Alcohol 4. Smoking 8. Friends

Uncontrollable RISK FACTORS to overall wellness 1. Gender 5. Mental Health 6. Family Cohesiveness 2. Environment 3. Genetics 7. Socioeconomics 4. Aging

Environmental Wellness Protecting Earth and its resources the ability to recognize our own responsibility for the quality of the air, the water and the land that surrounds us. the ability to make a positive impact on the quality of our environment, in our homes in our communities Ideas: conserve water and other natural resources reduce, reuse, recycle minimize your exposure to chemicals

Occupational Wellness The ability to get personal fulfillment from our jobs/careers while maintaining balance in our lives. Our desire to contribute in our jobs/careers to make a positive impact on the organizations we work in. Some ideas; Make use of your skills and talents Exploring job/career options Find a job/career that is meaningful, enjoyable and rewarding.

Question? It is better to choose a career which is consistent with your personal values, interests, and beliefs than to select one that is unrewarding? Money vs. happiness ?????

Emotional Wellness Having the ability to feel, express and share emotions, Happiness Sadness Anger Self worth Hope Fear Being able to manage stress. Being able to appropriately sharing feelings with others. Understanding ourselves and cope with the challenges life can bring. Skills include: seeking and providing support learning time management skills practicing stress management skills accepting and forgiving yourself.

Intellectual Wellness The ability to open our minds to new ideas and experiences. Applying those ideas and experiences to personal decisions, socialization and within our community. Striving to improve your intellect and your creative spark. Such as taking a course or workshop learning a foreign language reading for personal enjoyment seeking out persons who challenge you intellectually taking up a hobby

Spiritual Wellness Ability to establish peace and harmony in our lives. Set of beliefs, principles, or values that guide your life. (Not strictly religion) Increase your spiritual well-being by: exploring your spiritual core being curious listen to your heart and following your principles allow yourself and others around you the freedom to be who they are

Social Wellness The ability to interact with people around them. good communications skills having meaningful relationships respecting yourself and others creating a support system that includes family members and friends. It is better to contribute to the common welfare of our community than to think only of ourselves. It is better to live in harmony with others and our environment than to live in conflict with them.

Physical Wellness The ability to maintain a healthy quality of life (getting through daily activities without undue fatigue or physical stress). The ability to recognize that our behaviors have a significant impact on our wellness. Such as: Routine check ups A balanced diet Exercise Avoiding destructive habits Tobacco Drugs Alcohol

What is most important? Wellness is much more than physical health, exercise or nutrition. It is the integration of physical, mental, and spiritual well-being All dimensions are equally as important to be a healthy individual.