Emotional
____ is a state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances
Stress
What are three aspects of Physical wellness?
Nutrition, exercise, medication compliance, environmental safety, etc.
Intellectual wellness encourages us to engage in creative and mentally-____ activities
Spiritual wellness is seeking _______ to one’s life and human existence
Meaning/purpose
BONUS QUESTION! WORTH DOUBLE THE POINTS!
What goes through towns and over hills, but never moves?
A road!
Name one other aspect of wellness and how it relates to emotional wellness.
Social; if we isolate and do not engage with others we may feel lonely, sad, and depressed.
Physical; if we do not exercise or eat a healthy, balanced diet, we can feel more irritable, on edge, and can be easy to anger
BONUS QUESTION! WORTH DOUBLE THE POINTS!
The more it dries, the wetter it becomes. What is it?
A towel!
Mental wellness is influenced by biological factors, as well as our behaviors and environment. Name one biological factor.
Genetics, family history, brain structure, etc.
What is one thing that can happen when you do not have spiritual wellness?
What is addiction, depression, insomnia, excessive stress, etc.
How do boundaries play a role in social wellness?
If we do not have strong boundaries, we may not communicate or maintain our needs when it comes to others. We may spend too much or too little time with others, or do things that we are not willing to if asked. Boundaries help us to create stable, healthy relationships and can improve social wellness.
Feeling hopeful or confident about the future and looking for positive aspects in every situation is called ____
Optimism
What is the recommended minimum amount of exercise needed to maintain good health?
Exercise at least 3 times per week 30 minutes per day. Most recommendations are 30 minutes of activity per day.
Name two activities that improve intellectual wellness
Doing crafts, playing an instrument, puzzles, reading, learning a language, learning a new skill, teaching someone else something.
BONUS QUESTION! WORTH DOUBLE THE POINTS:
What has two hands, a round face, always runs, but stays in place?
A clock!
What is one way your social wellness impacts the other dimensions of wellness?
Isolation often leads to depression, social support is important for emotional wellness, etc.
Name one negative way you have dealt with emotions in the past year and how you will change this habit
ex.: Substance abuse, withdrawing, isolating, "shutting off" emotions, etc.
Talk about it, cry, practice mindfulness, acceptance, etc.
Name three different types of exercise
Yoga, running, walking, boxing, resistance training, etc.
What is an activity from another dimension of wellness that could improve intellectual wellness?
Exercise engages the brain and promotes brain growth, having a sense of humor promotes both emotional and intellectual wellness, etc.
Name a way spirituality can be impacted by other domains of wellness.
Can improve emotional wellness: provides meaning and direction in life and enables you to grow, learn, and meet new challenges. Develop strong sense of values, ethics and morals.
Can improve social wellness: engaging with others
What is one negative social habit from the past year that you would like to improve, and how will you do so?
Answers may vary
Name 2 Emotions and 2 healthy ways to respond to them
ex.: Anger, Fear
Go for a walk, punch a punching bag, deep breathing, talk to someone, journal, etc.
Name two ways focusing on your physical health will improve other dimensions of your wellness
Exercise improves your mood, increasing emotional wellness; When you eat well, you are more equipped to handle stress both mentally and physically, etc.
Give an example of how this dimension being impacted in a negative way could also impact the other dimensions of wellness
Memory issues from not taking care of the mind--> depression, irritability (emotional)--> wanting to isolate (social)---> feeling unmotivated and not exercising, eating right, or practicing hygiene (physical),--> sense of purpose decreases (spiritual) etc.
Differentiate between spiritual wellness and religion.
Religion: a specific fundamental set of beliefs and practices generally agreed upon by a number of persons or sects Spirituality: What you do to find inner peace within yourself. Can be form of religion, but a private and personal form of religion.
Name two ways to meet new people.
Attend support groups, take community classes for activities you're interested in and meet people with common interests, Facebook, etc.