wellness
What is the definition of wellness?
The active process of making deliberate choices and forming daily habits toward a healthy, fulfilling life
Which dimension involves sleep, movement, nutrition, and body care?2
physical
What is a "ripple effect" in wellness?
When a challenge in one dimension impacts other areas of health and function
What does SMART stand for?
Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound
What is an unhelpful coping mechanism?
A behavior that gives temporary relief but leads to negative outcomes
What is the difference between wellness and wellbeing?
Wellness is the active process (action); wellbeing is the overall outcome (feeling/state of satisfaction)
Which dimension involves handling stress, self-awareness, and processing feelings?
mental/emotional
ow does lack of sleep (Physical) impact test performance (Intellectual)?
Sleep deprivation hinders memory and focus
What does the "M" in SMART stand for?
Measurable—trackable metrics to evaluate progress
What is boundary setting?
Establishing clear, healthy limits on behaviors and requests
What is holistic health?
An approach that considers the whole person—mind, body, spirit, and environment—rather than focusing on single symptoms
Which dimension involves personal values, meaning, ethics, and community connection?
spiritual
How does chronic stress (Emotional) impact relationships (Social)?
It causes tension and fatigue, often leading to social withdrawal and strained relationships
What is the "T" in SMART?
Time-bound—establishing a fixed, motivating deadline
What is a healthy coping strategy for academic pressure?
Sharing feelings, breaking tasks into steps, using relaxation techniques, talking to a counselor
Can someone be physically fit but have low wellbeing? Give one reason.
Yes—due to emotional/mental strain, social isolation, lack of purpose, or unhealthy behaviors (e.g., overtraining)
Which dimension involves curiosity, problem-solving, and pursuing personal interests?
intellectual
How does an unsafe or cluttered space (Environmental) impact mental health?
It creates cognitive overload and anxiety, making it harder to concentrate and learn
Give an example of a SMART goal for sleep.
Example: "I will turn off my phone by 10:00 PM on school nights for the next 4 weeks to ensure I get 8 hours of sleep each night"
In Scenario 1 (Academic & Sleep), what is the action plan?
Put phone away by 10:00 PM, use a simple evening schedule, ask parents & teachers for support
Name the 5 Steps to Wellbeing discussed in class (from the animation).
Connect, Be Active, Take Notice, Keep Learning, Give (based on the NHS 5 Steps to Wellbeing model)
Name all six dimensions of wellness.
Physical, Mental/Emotional, Social, Intellectual/Creative, Spiritual/Purpose, Environmental
Give a complete example of a ripple effect: choose a habit and identify 3 dimensions it impacts.
anything: Example: "Social media before bed" disrupts sleep (Physical), reduces focus in class (Intellectual), and can increase irritability (Emotional)
Explain why "I will sleep more" is NOT a SMART goal.
It is not specific (no exact bedtime), not measurable (no hours target), not time-bound (no deadline)
In Scenario 2 (Social & Identity), what is a healthy way to handle friends engaging in risky behaviors?
Set boundaries, say no, find aligned friends, tell friends "I'm not comfortable with that, let's hang out in safe ways," talk to adults