1. 7 Dimensions

2. What is Health? Combination of 7 dimensions:  Physical  Emotiontal  Spiritual  Social  Intellectual  Occupational  Environmental

3. What is Wellness?  Overall state of well-being  Balance of the 7 dimensions  More than just not being sick! For the most part, you control your level of wellness!!!

4. Physical  Ability to carry out tasks, develop cardio respiratory and muscular fitness, maintain nutrition and body composition, avoid abusing tobacco, alcohol, and drugs.  What you put in your body and what you do with your body!

5. Emotional  Ability to control stress and express emotions appropriately  Able to recognize and accept their feelings  How you feel about yourself

6. Spiritual  Belief in a source that nurtures the self  Dimension provides meaning and direction  Provides sense of values, morals, and ethics  Person is able to stand up for what they believe in!

7. Social  Ability to interact successfully with others and build/maintain relationships  Positive/respectful relationships with others

8. Intellectual  Ability to learn and use information effectively  Person strives for continued growth and knowledge

9. Occupational  Ability to balance work and leisure time  Both are important!

10. Environmental  Aspects of wellness that improve the life of in the community  Ex) Law agencies, things protecting the environment, etc

11. ALL 7 DIMENSIONS ARE INTERCONNECTED - EACH DIMENSIONS AFFECTS OTHERS!!!!!

12.  Exercise regularly  Eat nutritiously  Avoid tobacco/ alcohol/drugs  Wear sun block  Wear your seatbelt  Get proper amount of sleep  Eat breakfast daily  Get regular medical check-ups Ways to improve wellness …

13.  Longer life  Fewer health problems  Positive lifestyle  Live life to its’ fullest Benefits of Wellness: