1. Wellness Continuum
The Wellness Continuum: a scale that shows a person’s level of wellness, from a low level to a high level.
Left side: ( low side) People rely on others to maintain…
Right side: ( high side) responsible, self discipline, personal goals

2. My Wellness Continuum Scale
Low Level High Level

4. Think of the continuum as a Pathway People going in either direction- Never a static state. Notice the direction you are facing…Examples?????

5. Place a dot on the continuums below where you think you are now
Physical
Mental/Emotional
Social

6. BEHAVIORS:
The way you act in many different situations and events in life.
Can have a positive or negative on health
Since you can control your behavior, you can make the choices best for you.

7. HABIT: A recurrent, often unconscious pattern of behavior that is acquired through frequent repetition.
Healthy ones such as:
Choosing the right foods
Avoiding tobacco, alcohol and drugs
Taking part in regular exercise
Learning ways to handle stress
Getting along well with others

8. examples… Disability Hard Worker Chronic disorders Insomnia
Wear Sunscreen
Chronic disorders
Insomnia
Critical- Judges
Lack of energy
Wears helmet
Overcome Setbacks
Inattention
Seatbelts
Hygiene
Sugar addict
Constant complaining
Feel Accepted
Abuse/ Neglect
Minor aches and Pains
Skip meals
Optimistic
Free from aches and pains
Procrastinate
Resourceful
Stressed Out
Competitive
Depressed
H2O
Many friends
Smoking drinking
Proper servings F&V
Positive attitude
Hi energy
Couch Potato
‘Salt-a holic’
Argumentative
Regular exercise
Volunteers

9. Things Don’t Go Wrong and Break Your Heart so you become bitter and give up…They happen to break you down and build you up so you can be all you can all you were intended to be!
Video: “I CAN”