2. 10/29/2015 1 The Wellness Wheel A Healthy Balance Dori Babcock, M.S., ACSM

3. 10/29/2015 2 Objectives Distinguish between health and wellness List 10 health habits that impact wellness Identify the 7 dimensions of wellness Wellness activities by dimension 6 factors that influence growth in wellness

4. 10/29/2015 3 Health or Wellness: What’s the Difference? Health: The lack of disease or infirmary.

5. 10/29/2015 4 Health or Wellness: What’s the Difference? Wellness: An integrated and dynamic level of functioning oriented toward maximizing potential, dependent upon self-responsibility.

6. 10/29/2015 5 Wellness Is: A process A commitment Proactive A way of life An integration

7. 10/29/2015 6 The Wellness Wheel 7 dimensions of wellness Physical Occupational Environmental Emotional Intellectual Social Spiritual

8. 10/29/2015 7 Physical Dimension Deals with the functional operation of the body and habits that may have an effect on it.

9. 10/29/2015 8 Occupational Dimension Involves deriving personal satisfaction from your job. It should provide the internal and external rewards you value.

10. 10/29/2015 9 Environmental Dimension Deals with the preservation of natural resources and the protection of plant and animal wildlife.

11. 10/29/2015 10 Emotional Dimension Involves awareness of your own feelings, as well as those of others. Includes 3 areas. 1. Awareness 2. Acceptance 3. Management

12. 10/29/2015 11 Intellectual Dimension Involves the use of your mind. It is the continuous acquisition of knowledge throughout life, engaging your mind in creative and stimulating mental activities.

13. 10/29/2015 12 Social Dimension Involves the ability to get along with others, appreciating their uniqueness. It means exhibiting concern for the welfare of your community and fairness and justice toward others.

14. 10/29/2015 13 Spiritual Dimension It involves the development of the inner self and one’s soul. It is where we define our purpose for living.

15. 10/29/2015 14 The Cornerstone of Wellness Living Self Responsibility

16. 10/29/2015 15 Six Factors That Influence Wellness 1. Awareness 2. Assessment 3. Knowledge 4. Skills and management techniques 5. Motivation 6. Support

17. 10/29/2015 16 Is Your City Supportive of Wellness?

18. 10/29/2015 17 Ten Health Risks That Impact Wellness Tobacco usage High Blood Pressure Stressful living Lack of physical activity Overweight/ obesity Poor diet Home safety Lack of personal care Speeding Not wearing a seat belt or personal safety gear

19. 10/29/2015 18 Health Risks Affect Every Dimension

20. 10/29/2015 19 Ten “Healthy” Habits to Have 1. Stop tobacco usage 2. Reduce blood pressure 3. Manage stress 4. Exercise in moderation 5. Maintain a healthy weight 6. Eat a well-balanced diet 7. Check smoke detectors 8. Participate in cancer self-exams and age appropriate screenings 9. Drive within 5 miles per hour of the speed limit 10. Wear a seat belts in cars and helmets on bicycles/motorbikes

21. 10/29/2015 20 Summary Difference between health and wellness 10 health habits that impact wellness 7 Dimensions of the Wellness Wheel 6 factors that influence growth in wellness