1. Wellness Concepts & Dimensions

2. What is Wellness?
Wellness is an active process of becoming aware of, and making choices toward a _____________________ ______________________________________________.
The process of living at your ______________________ _____________________________ (in all dimensions).

3. 7 Dimensions of Wellness

4. Physical Need for _______________________________
Encourages learning about ________________________
Discourages use of ____________ products and other _______
Strive to build your body- physical strength, flexibility, endurance, etc.
Entails personal responsibility for ______________________ and knowing when to seek medical help
Encourages enjoyment through being part of a sports team or seeking lifelong fitness benefits

5. Intellectual Recognizes one's creative, stimulating mental activities
Expanding your ____________ and ________ through learning
Discovering the potential for ____________ your mental strengths
Explore issues related to _____________________

6. Social Encourages ________________ to one’s environment and community
Encouraging healthier living and ________________________ ___________________ with those around you
The power to make willful choices to enhance personal relationships and important friendships, and build a better living space
It is better to live in harmony with others and our environment than to live in conflict with them
Friends, family, peers, etc.

7. Emotional
The emotional dimension recognizes ____________________ _________________________________________________
Emotional wellness includes the degree to which one feels positive and enthusiastic about one’s self and life
It includes the ______________________________ and related behaviors including the realistic assessment of one’s limitations, development of autonomy, and ability to cope effectively with stress
The ability to ______________________________________

8. Spiritual
Recognizes our _______________________________ ____________ in human existence
It includes the development of a deep appreciation for the depth and expanse of life and natural forces that exist in the universe
It is better to live each day in a way that is consistent with our ________________________ than to do otherwise and feel untrue to ourselves
_________ and ____________ of others spiritual beliefs

9. Occupational
Recognizes personal satisfaction and enrichment in one’s life through work
Occupational development is related to one’s attitude about one’s work
Traveling a path toward your occupational wellness, you’ll contribute your unique gifts, skills, and talents to work that is both personally meaningful and rewarding
You’ll ____________________________ through your involvement in activities that are gratifying for you
The choice of profession, job satisfaction, career ambitions, and personal performance are all important components of your path’s terrain

10. Environmental
Recognizes nature and the appreciation for the environment and the outdoors
What surrounds you?
_____________, _____________, ____________

11. Wellness Wheel Look at your life related to the dimensions of wellness
What are your strengths? Weaknesses?
Create your own wellness wheel reflecting your life
Written: Define your strengths and define your weaknesses on the back of your wheel.