1. Lifetime Wellness

2. Benefits of Healthy Relationships
Social and emotional support
Reduced likelihood of becoming ill
Decreased recovery time following an illness
Support healthy habits and/or lifestyle choices

3. Characteristics of a Successful Friendship
Companionship
Respect
Acceptance
Help
Trust
Loyalty
Reciprocity

4. Characteristics of Strong Families
Commitment
Appreciation
Communication
Time
Spiritual wellness
Ability to cope with stress and/or crisis

5. Keys to Good Communication
Self-disclosure
Listening
Feedback

6. Life-Enhancing Measures
Challange your mind
Plan for social changes
Develop physical fitness
Eat wisely
Maintain a healthy body composition
Control drinking and overdependence on medications
Don’t smoke
Recognize and reduce stress

7. Managing Medical Problems
Know when to see a doctor
Become informed about self-treatment options
Communicate with your primary care doctor
Become knowledgable about complementary and alternative medicine

8. Environmental Problems You Will Face
Population growth (overcrowding)
Pollution
Global warming
Thinning of the ozone layer

9. How to Battle Environmental Problems
Be fuel and energy efficient
Cut down on waste and recycle
Conserve water
Support organizations and political candidates that support the environment

10. References
Fahey, T.D., Insel, P.M. & Roth, W.T. (2003). Wellness for Life. In T. Dorwick & V. Mailinee (Eds.), Fit & Well: Core concepts and Labs in Physical Fitness and Wellness (pp ). Dubuque, IA: McGraw- Hill.