The Wellness Wheel

The Flat Tire Theory What happens when you have a flat tire? Makes it difficult to steer straight Makes the ride bumpy and shaky Makes steering difficult Causes you to not reach your destination

Tires and Wellness Why are tires like wellness? When tires are round, the ride is smoother When your wellness is more rounded, the smoother your personal journey

What is Wellness? Wellness goes beyond physical fitness Wellness encompasses aspects of who we are: Social Emotional Intellectual Physical Spiritual Occupational

Aspect #1 – Social Wellness Relationships, respect, community interaction How we relate to others How we connect, communicate and get along with the people we are surrounded by

Aspect #2 – Spiritual Wellness Meaning, values Establish peace and harmony in our lives Ability to discover meaning and purpose in life

Aspect #3 – Emotional Wellness Feelings, emotions, reactions, cognition In touch with your feelings and emotions of sorrow, joy, love, etc. Helps us to cope with the emotional challenges of life

Aspect #4 – Occupational Wellness Skills, finances, balance, satisfaction Finding fulfillment in your job and knowing that it has meaning Ability to establish balance between work and leisure time

Aspect #5 – Intellectual Wellness Critical thinking, creativity, curiosity Desire to be a lifelong learner Ability to be open to new experiences and ideas in order to continue growing

Aspect #6 – Physical Wellness Body, nutrition, healthy habits Overall health and what you need to do to maintain a healthy quality of life Ability to take charge of your health by making conscious decisions to be healthy