1. Daily Health Practices Ron Bright Clarissa Chiu HH 382 Spring 2004

2. Six Dimensions of Wellness Introduction Emotional Intellectual Occupational Physical Social Spiritual

3. Emotional  Visualization (to reduce exam anxiety)  Taking breaks  Laughing  Establishing a sleep pattern  Developing patience with others  Minimizing scheduleIntellectual  Challenging kids  Keeping a journal  Removing TV and computer  Talking to a professor Practices

4. Occupational  Volunteering in the community  Asking kids what they want to do  Updating your resume Physical  Practicing breathing/ chanting before getting angry  Taking bubble baths  Combining music and chores  Brushing/ flossing regularly  Getting regular exercise  Eating mindfully  Record your diet for a week

5. Practices Social  Talking to someone new  Exploring new part of the city/ county  Acknowledging strangers  Spending less time with negative people Spiritual  Talking to those who have passed on  Talking to God  Meditating (to music)

6. Six Dimensions of Wellness Conclusion Emotional Intellectual Occupational Physical Social Spiritual Emotional Intellectual Occupational Physical Social Spiritual Positive energy flows in and out of the body Developing wellness in one dimension effects most if not all of the other dimensions (that’s holism!) Incorporating practices into your daily/ weekly life takes commitment Overall, developing wellness in the six dimensions decreases stress and promotes love of oneself and others

7. Six Dimensions of Wellness Tips for starting new practices Write down your intentions Keep a journal of your progress/ experience Reinforce the changes by creating a reward system for yourself Pacing is the key! Make it realistic.

8. Six Dimensions of Wellness References Books Edlin, G., Golanty, E., McCormack Brown, K., (2002) Health and Wellness (7th ed.). Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett Gawain, Shakti.(2002) Creative Visualization. Novato, CA: Nataraj Publishing Websites Real Simple Magazine online http://www.realsimple.com/ Fitness Magazine online http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/ Boston University Wellness Center http://www.bu.edu/wellness/index.html