10/29/ The Wellness Wheel A Healthy Balance Dori Babcock, M.S., ACSM

10/29/ Objectives Distinguish between health and wellness List 10 health habits that impact wellness Identify the 7 dimensions of wellness Wellness activities by dimension 6 factors that influence growth in wellness

10/29/ Health or Wellness: What’s the Difference? Health: The lack of disease or infirmary.

10/29/ Health or Wellness: What’s the Difference? Wellness: An integrated and dynamic level of functioning oriented toward maximizing potential, dependent upon self-responsibility.

10/29/ Wellness Is: A process A commitment Proactive A way of life An integration

10/29/ The Wellness Wheel 7 dimensions of wellness Physical Occupational Environmental Emotional Intellectual Social Spiritual

10/29/ Physical Dimension Deals with the functional operation of the body and habits that may have an effect on it.

10/29/ Occupational Dimension Involves deriving personal satisfaction from your job. It should provide the internal and external rewards you value.

10/29/ Environmental Dimension Deals with the preservation of natural resources and the protection of plant and animal wildlife.

10/29/ Emotional Dimension Involves awareness of your own feelings, as well as those of others. Includes 3 areas. 1. Awareness 2. Acceptance 3. Management

10/29/ Intellectual Dimension Involves the use of your mind. It is the continuous acquisition of knowledge throughout life, engaging your mind in creative and stimulating mental activities.

10/29/ Social Dimension Involves the ability to get along with others, appreciating their uniqueness. It means exhibiting concern for the welfare of your community and fairness and justice toward others.

10/29/ Spiritual Dimension It involves the development of the inner self and one’s soul. It is where we define our purpose for living.

10/29/ The Cornerstone of Wellness Living Self Responsibility

10/29/ Six Factors That Influence Wellness 1. Awareness 2. Assessment 3. Knowledge 4. Skills and management techniques 5. Motivation 6. Support

10/29/ Is Your City Supportive of Wellness?

10/29/ Ten Health Risks That Impact Wellness Tobacco usage High Blood Pressure Stressful living Lack of physical activity Overweight/ obesity Poor diet Home safety Lack of personal care Speeding Not wearing a seat belt or personal safety gear

10/29/ Health Risks Affect Every Dimension

10/29/ Ten “Healthy” Habits to Have 1. Stop tobacco usage 2. Reduce blood pressure 3. Manage stress 4. Exercise in moderation 5. Maintain a healthy weight 6. Eat a well-balanced diet 7. Check smoke detectors 8. Participate in cancer self-exams and age appropriate screenings 9. Drive within 5 miles per hour of the speed limit 10. Wear a seat belts in cars and helmets on bicycles/motorbikes

10/29/ Summary Difference between health and wellness 10 health habits that impact wellness 7 Dimensions of the Wellness Wheel 6 factors that influence growth in wellness