WHAT IS SOCIAL WELLNESS? Contribution you make to your surroundings and community by becoming more aware of your importance in society and the impact you have on multiple environments. Discovery of your own power to make healthier choices when building friendships and relationships… …as well as your creation of better living and community spaces… …and more effective ways to communicate with others

ATTITUDE What’s in an attitude? Developed over time Shapes your outlook on life Shapes your potential for success

ATTITUDE It influences: Your personal wellness (All dimensions) How you choose to respond to situations in your life Your relationships with people

ATTITUDE Stanford Research Institute states: (Professionally-speaking) “The money you make in any endeavor is determined 12.5% by knowledge and 87.5% by your ability to deal with people.”

PERSONALITY four dimensions: According to the work Jung and Myers/Briggs, personality has four dimensions: 1.Extroversion or Introversion 2.Sensing or Intuitive 3.Thinking or Feeling 4.Judging or Perceptive

PERSONALITY four dimensions: According to the work Jung and Myers/Briggs, personality has four dimensions: 1.Extroversion Prefer action over reflection Prefer action over reflection May act quickly w/out thinking May act quickly w/out thinking Prefer to communicate by talking Prefer to communicate by talking Learn best through doing or discussing Learn best through doing or discussing

PERSONALITY four dimensions: According to the work Jung and Myers/Briggs, personality has four dimensions: 1.Or Introversion Prefer reflection over action Prefer reflection over action May not take action at all May not take action at all Prefer to communicate in writing Prefer to communicate in writing Learn best through thorough mental practice Learn best through thorough mental practice and reflection and reflection

PERSONALITY four dimensions: According to the work Jung and Myers/Briggs, personality has four dimensions: 2.Sensing Emphasize the pragmatic Emphasize the pragmatic Prefer facts & details/specific information Prefer facts & details/specific information Value realism Value realism Trust Experience Trust Experience

PERSONALITY four dimensions: According to the work Jung and Myers/Briggs, personality has four dimensions: 2.Or Intuitive Emphasize the theoretical Emphasize the theoretical Prefer general concepts/high-level plans Prefer general concepts/high-level plans Value imagination Value imagination Trust inspiration Trust inspiration

PERSONALITY four dimensions: According to the work Jung and Myers/Briggs, personality has four dimensions: 3.Thinking Are analytical Are analytical Use cause-and-effect reasoning Use cause-and-effect reasoning Solve problems with logic Solve problems with logic Described as reasonable Described as reasonable Fair – want everyone Fair – want everyone treated equally treated equally

PERSONALITY four dimensions: According to the work Jung and Myers/Briggs, personality has four dimensions: 3.Feeling Empathetic Empathetic (e.g. Assess impact of decisions on people) (e.g. Assess impact of decisions on people) Described as compassionate Described as compassionate Fair – want everyone Fair – want everyone treated as an individual treated as an individual

PERSONALITY four dimensions: According to the work Jung and Myers/Briggs, personality has four dimensions: 4.Judging Are scheduled/organized Are scheduled/organized Strive to finish one project before starting another Strive to finish one project before starting another Like to have things decided Like to have things decided See routines as effective See routines as effective

PERSONALITY four dimensions: According to the work Jung and Myers/Briggs, personality has four dimensions: 4.Or Perceptive Are spontaneous/flexible Are spontaneous/flexible Start many projects but may Start many projects but may have trouble finishing them have trouble finishing them Like things loose and open to change Like things loose and open to change See routines as limiting See routines as limiting

PERSONALITY Understanding your professor’s personality: Each personality type has a natural preference for how to learn. (More discussion on this in Cpt. 6.) Making the effort to understand how your professor operates and how you operate is key to your success in college. College is a “dress rehearsal” for life after school. It is also a must to understand your boss and your co-workers’ personalities to ensure success.

COMMUNICATION It is a two-way process: The process is interactive- we act as both the sender and the receiver/listener during the course of any conversation Message is carried/Feedback sent = verbally and nonverbally Developing effective communication skills CAN improve our relationships with others- at home, in school, at the workplace, in social or business situations and in everyday interactions with the general public.

COMMUNICATION To do so, we must develop specific skills in BOTH parts of the communication process: SEE chart (I Statements….)

COMMUNICATION STYLES Which one best describes your style?

COMMUNICATION STYLES Why does the assertive approach result in better open communication & better relationships? It allows us to express our feelings, needs, opinions or preferences in a directed and honest manner Does not allow for threatening, harming, putting down or manipulating others This style does NOT guarantee that our needs and wishes will always be met but ensures that we have expressed those needs in an appropriate manner The rights of BOTH parties in this exchange have been acknowledged and protected

Assertive Communication Approach Developing this behavior is a learned skill and takes time This type of communication also depends on the specific situations you face To your assertiveness levels = must consciously practice using assertive communication skills One way to better assertive communication skills = practicing using the “I” message format or “I” messages: COMMUNICATION STYLES

Multiculturalism is a philosophical belief based on ideals of social justice and equity that recognizes not only that diversity does exist but that it is a valuable resource in a community MULTICULTURALISM/DIVERSITY

To begin combating prejudices and discrimination: Become aware of your own prejudices & their origins Educate yourself about customs/beliefs of others Become aware of media images and the possible biases presented MULTICULTURALISM/DIVERSITY