Define that Dimension
Define physical wellness
Recognizing the need for physical activity, healthy foods, and sleep, as well as preventing illness and injury or managing chronic health conditions
Engage in regular movement to improve flexibility, strength, aerobic, and cardiovascular health.
Physical
Name one way to improve social health.
Make connections
Plan social activities
Find a hobby/club/team
Get a pet
Why is it important to improve your physical health? Name 2 reasons.
Make informed choices about your body and sexuality
Understand how and why your body works
Become aware of how a lack of sleep, stress, and non-activity affect your body
Become aware of how food, beverages, drugs, chemicals, additives, and caffeine affect your body
Seek medical care when needed for illness, injury and preventative care.
True/False
Having a job or volunteering can improve both your occupational and social wellness.
True
Define emotional wellness.
The ability to manage life's challenges, adapt to change, and handle difficult times
Created a healthy boundary with a friend.
Emotional
Name one way to improve physical health.
Get enough sleep
Hydrate
Maintain well-balanced diet
Get regular exercise
Why is it important to improve your emotional wellness? Name 2 reasons.
Self-awareness
Stress management
Self-esteem
Self-care
If someone practices meditation daily, which two dimensions of wellness are they improving the most?
Emotional and Spiritual Wellness
Define intellectual wellness.
The ability to use your brain's creative abilities to expand your knowledge and skills, and to use your mental abilities in a way that's meaningful to you
Exploring various career options and encourages you to pursue the opportunities you enjoy the most
Occupational
Name one way to improve intellectual health.
Read
Learn something new
Improve study and learning skills
Brain games
Why is it important to improve your intellectual wellness? Name 2 reasons.
Improved brain function
Improved mood
Improved organization
Better at handling challenges
More productive
Which two dimensions of wellness are most impacted by participating in community service?
Social and Occupational Wellness
Define social wellness.
The ability to form meaningful relationships, maintain supportive connections, and interact effectively with others.
Practicing gratitude and spending time in nature.
Spiritual
Name one way to improve spiritual wellness.
Practice forgiveness
Yoga
Meditate
Identify core values
Journal
Why is it important to improve your social wellness? Name 2 reasons.
Sense of belonging
Community engagement
Valuing diversity
Increase self-esteem
Assertiveness
Which hormone, often called the "stress hormone," decreases with physical exercise?
Cortisol
Define spiritual wellness.
Involves seeking meaning and purpose in life, aligning with values and beliefs, and feeling connected to self, others, and something greater (not limited to religion)
Being open to new ideas, having a sense of humor, and being creative and curious
Intellectual
One way to improve emotional wellness.
Practice self-compassion
Create space for hobbies/activities
Seek professional help
Celebrate small victories
Why is it important to improve your spiritual wellness? Name 2 reasons.
Greater peace and calmness
More meaningful life
Connection to a larger community
Increase feelings of inner peace and hope
Enhanced quality of life
What is the term for balancing your emotions to stay calm under stress?
Emotional regulation