Emotional
____ is a state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances
Stress
What are three parts 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
Name one way you can engage in social wellness today.
Call a friend, come to groups and engage with others, etc.
In the TED talk, the speaker talks about a 3:1 ratio. What does this ratio include?
3 positive emotions for every 1 negative emotion
How often should you see the doctor even if you are well?
Once a year
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.
In the TED talk, the speaker spoke about two things being positive social activities. What was one of them?
Shake hands for 6 seconds, practice gratitude for another person
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?
3x/week 20-30 min per session
Name two activities that improve intellectual wellness
Doing crafts, playing an instrument, puzzles, etc.
What is an example/suggestion of how to find or practice spiritual wellness?
Yoga, meditation, exercise, deep breathing, reading the Bible or other spiritual readings, being in nature, etc.
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.
Name one thing that spirituality does for you.
Provides meaning and direction in life and enables you to grow, learn, and meet new challenges. Develop strong sense of values, ethics and morals
What is one negative social habit from the past year that you would like to improve, and how will you do so?
:)
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.
Attend support groups, take community classes for activities you're interested in and meet people with common interests, Facebook, etc.