1. L IVING A BALANCED L IFESTYLE T HROUGH THE D IMENSIONS OF W ELLNESS Community Logo

2. W ELLNESS What does this mean? Much more than Exercise and Nutrition! Full integration of all the dimensions of wellness. All act and interact together to contribute to quality of life

3. W HAT ARE THE D IMENSIONS OF W ELLNESS ? Social Occupational (Vocational) Intellectual Emotional Spiritual Physical Environmental

4. S OCIAL W ELLNESS What? Engagement, Cooperation, Support, Fun, Purpose Examples: Being comfortable with and liking yourself as a person Adjusting and developing new friendships when you move to a new environment Interacting easily with people of different ages, backgrounds, races and lifestyles Engaging in your community Balancing your time to include responsibilities and relaxation What types of activities do you do to stay engaged?

5. V OCATIONAL W ELLNESS What? Involvement, Contribution, Cause, Giving Back Examples: Cultivating a personal understanding of meaning and purpose in one’s life that balances personal ambition with service to the world and others Continuously learning new skills and seeking challenges that lead to personal growth and a better world/community Continually assessing life priorities to maintain balance, including cultivating the ability to say “no” to some opportunities Understanding that listening for and following vocational calling is a lifelong process What types of activities do you do to stay engaged?

6. I NTELLECTUAL W ELLNESS What? Alertness, Life-Learning, Current Affairs Examples: Learning because you want to, stretching and challenging the mind Learning through varied experiences - reading, writing, sharing and exploring Observing what is around you Staying current with world affairs/news Exposing yourself to new experiences What types of activities do you do to stay engaged?

7. E MOTIONAL W ELLNESS What types of activities do you do to stay engaged? What? Adaptability, Attitude, Self, Stability Examples: Maintaining healthy relationships Are sensitive to your own and other’s feelings Taking responsibility for your own behaviors Functioning independently and able to ask for help, when needed Behaving realistically about limits, expectations, and time Is aware of common mental health issues and signs

8. S PIRITUAL W ELLNESS What? Balance, Peace, Religion, Faith, Meditation Examples: Being open to different cultures and belief systems Continually defining personal values and ethics and making congruent decisions Spending time in personal reflection Participating in spiritual activities—whether alone (i.e. meditation) or in community settings Showing care and respect for the welfare of self, others and the earth Holding others in high regard and working toward equality for all What types of activities do you do to stay engaged?

9. P HYSICAL W ELLNESS What? Mobility, Activity, Exercise and Diet Examples: Learning about issues related to health, exercise and nutrition Regular physical activity Making nutritious eating choices Avoiding illegal drugs, tobacco or excessive alcohol use Paying attention to stress levels and managing stress successfully Sleeping for an adequate amount of time each night Taking measures to protect oneself from risk (i.e., wearing seatbelt, using helmet) What types of activities do you do to stay engaged?

10. E NVIRONMENTAL W ELLNESS What? Green, Sustainability, Responsibility, Legacy Examples: Being aware of the earth's natural resources and their respective limits Living a life accountable to environmental needs, both in the present and in the long-term Realizing the effects of their daily habits on the world around them What types of activities do you do to stay engaged?

11. R EFERENCES http://wellness.ucr.edu/seven_dimensions.html http://definitionofwellness.com/