Zak Taylor 12th Grade Health HEALTH/WELNESS Zak Taylor 12th Grade Health

What is Health? Textbook definition: The state of being free from illness or injury

What is Wellness? State of well-being Incorporates 7 different dimensions

7 Dimensions of Wellness Social Physical Emotional Spiritual Environmental Occupational Intellectual

Social Wellness refers to one's ability to interact with people around them good communications skills having meaningful relationships respecting yourself and others creating a support system

Are you engaged in healthy social wellness? Do I plan time to be with my family and friends? Do I enjoy the time I spend with others? Are my relationships with others positive and rewarding?

Physical involves aspects of life that are necessary to stay in top condition. physical activity/exercise healthy eating habits caring for minor illnesses

Are you engaged in the process of physical wellness? Do I get annual physical exams? Do I avoid using tobacco products? Do I get sufficient amount of sleep? Do I have an established exercise routine?

Emotional involves being attentive to your thoughts, feelings, behaviors, whether positive or negative Have an optimistic approach to live Express emotions appropriately Cope with stress in a healthy way

Are you engaged in the process of emotional wellness? Am I able to maintain a balance of work, family, friends, and other obligations? Do I have ways to reduce stress in my life? Am I able to make decisions with a minimum of stress and worry? Am I able to set priorities?

Spiritual personal matter involving values and beliefs that provide a purpose in our lives search for meaning and purpose in human existence strive for a state of harmony with oneself

Are you engaged in the process of spiritual wellness? Do I make time for relaxation in my day? Do I make time for meditation and/or prayer? Do my values guide my decisions and actions? Am I accepting of the views of others?

Environmental impact of your interaction with nature and your personal environment Leading a lifestyle that is respectful to our environment Where you live

Are you engaged in the process of environmental wellness Do I recycle? If I see a safety hazard, do I take the steps to fix the problem? Do I volunteer time to worthy causes? Am I aware of my surroundings at all times

Occupational ability to achieve a balance between work and leisure time addressing workplace stress and building relationships with co-workers exploring various career options and finding where you fit

Are you engaged in the process of Occupational Wellness? Do I enjoy going to work most days? Do I have a manageable workload at work? Do I feel that I can talk to my boss and co-workers with problems arise?

Intellectual engaging in creative and stimulating mental activities expand knowledge and skills and help discover the potential for sharing gifts with others.

Are you engaged in the process of intellectual wellness? Am I open to new ideas? Do I seek personal growth by learning new skills? Do I search for lifelong learning opportunities and stimulating mental activities? Do I look for ways to use creativity?

Think about it What areas of the wellness spectrum are your strongest? Which are the weakest? How can you work to improve the weak areas?

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