Physical Wellness
This defines Physical Wellness
A journey to a healthy body through exercise, nutrition, sleep, etc.
This defines Emotional Wellness
Being in touch with, aware of, accepting of, and able to express one’s feelings (and those of others).
This defines Social Wellness
Connecting with, interacting with, and contributing to other people and our communities
This defines Intellectual Wellness
Engagement with the world through learning, problem-solving, creativity, etc.
This defines Environmental Wellness
The journey to a healthy physical environment free of hazards; awareness of the role we play in bettering rather than denigrating the natural environment.
Increase blood flow by 20%
This is better for your mental health than a vacation
Meditation! This has longer lasting effects than a vacation, which fades after returning to work
Get to know your personal needs and pursue things and people who nurture those needs
How we help our brain come up with new and fresh ideas
Take a break, recharge, brainstorm with colleagues
Two examples of environmental threats
air pollution, chemicals, water pollution, and wasteful use of resources.
These are some ways in which you can get better sleep
Make sleeping a priority. Try and get into a regular routine and timing. Eliminate screen time before bed
The importance of Emotional Agility
The person has the ability to thrive even during emotional setbacks
Social Wellness = Friendships? What are some ways you can open yourself to new friendships
Join a club
Volunteer
Take a course
Accept social invitations
Reconnect with people from the past
Explore your community
Why it's important to have Intellectual Wellness
To develop new skills, learn about new cultures, it opens you up to meeting new people. People who develop intellectual wellness are more likely to maintain good cognitive function as they age.
Daily habits that may affect your environmental wellness negatively
wasting water, not recycling, not taking care of the things that you own
A way in which job stress affects your physical health
Job stress is a risk factor for type 2 diabetes. It s is biologically plausible because stress response increases secretion of the fight-or-flight hormone cortisol, which provides the body with glucose
A benefit of Emotional Stability
It helps an individual to recognize conflict as being potentially healthy and enhances self-acceptance and contentment
Here's how to improve social wellness in the workplace
1. Develop and maintain mutual trust and respect for each other
2. Practice active listening and empathy
3. Support your coworkers in times of crisis
4. Be honest and considerate
5. Create healthy boundaries
Three ways that Intellectual Wellness could be improved at Vituity
Get to know other people in your department
Share your opinion and your voice
Have fun
Feel your emotions
Two dimensions of Environmental Wellness (i.e. different places that we interact with)
micro-environment: (the places where we live, learn, work, etc.)
macro-environment: (our communities, our country, and the planet)
3 key aspects of Physical Wellness
1. Sleep
2. Eating Well
3. Physical Activity
4. Hygiene
5. Relaxation
True or False: Emotional Wellness is shown when you can express your feelings.
True!
Health benefits of strong Social Wellness
Decreased death rate, lower stress, and higher levels of immunoglobulin A, an antibody that helps keep away respiratory infections and cavities.
Important things to know about intellectual/mental wellness
Everyone is different, your feelings are real, you can share your feelings, and you are not alone.
Why should we take care of the earth?
We only have one