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“The key to having a healthy life is having a healthy mind. ”
What does wellness mean to you?
Do you understand your wellness needs?
What are your wellness goals? What is needed to reach your wellness goals?
How will you know when you have reached your wellness goals?
Is there something keeping you from wellness?
What is Wellness
Wellness Dimensions
Social - Pursuing satisfying relationships with others. Respecting differences in others. Engaging in effective ways of resolving conflict.
Physical - Pursuing healthy, safe practices in areas of exercise, sleep, nutrition and sexuality. Engaging in self-care behavior that promotes thriving and prevents illness or disease.
Emotional - Being aware of and accepting of personal feelings and the feelings of others. Experiencing self-esteem and appreciating personal life. Paying attention to, expressing and managing emotions appropriately. Managing stress and dealing with difficult decisions effectively.
Occupational/Vocational - Preparing for and entering work that is consistent with one’s personal interests and values. Gaining satisfaction from work that is personally enriching and rewarding. Expanding and evolving one’s skills and interest throughout life.
Intellectual/Creative - Engaging in creative and stimulating activities. Using resources to expand knowledge and improve skills. Adapting to changes, new information, differing perceptions and approaches.
Financial - Obtaining, managing and maintaining finances. Paying bills, allocating finances appropriately. Healthy relationship with money.
Environmental - Acting with recognition of the interdependence of self, society and the natural environment. Accepting personal and social responsibility for promoting ecological well-being. Making environmentally sound choices concerning the work place, home and neighborhood. Maintaining home/work space in a way that supports success and striving.
Existential/Spiritual - Values toward meaning and purpose in life (outside or within the context of religious tradition). Respecting life’s progression and significance. Developing trust, integrity, accountability and an ethical approach to life. Understanding personal and social identity (including ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, etc.).
References:
SAMHSA. (2016). Creating a Healthier Life – A Step-By-Step Guide to Wellness. Retrieved from https://store.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/sma16-4958.pdf
UCLA.(2019). 8 Dimensions of Wellness. Retrieved from https://risecenter.ucla.edu/file/54de9fa0-c9b3-408b-b9a3-b50b710b4067
