Financial Wellness
Define Financial Wellness.
What is...
Live within your means and learn to manage your finances for the short and long term.
Define Physical Wellness.
What is...
Take care of your body for optimal health and functioning.
Define Social Wellness.
What is...
Build personal relationships with others, deal with conflict appropriately, and connect to a positive social network.
What is...
Have a positive attitude, high self-esteem, a strong sense of self, and the ability to recognize and share a wide range of feelings with others in a constructive way.
Define Spiritual Wellness.
What is...
Find meaning in life events, demonstrate individual purpose, and live a life that reflects your values and beliefs.
How does financial wellness affect our health?
What is . . .
Can cause sleep loss, anxiety, headaches/migraines, compromised immune systems, digestive issues, high BP, depression, and heart arrhythmia
What are some examples of physical wellness?
What is...
Alcohol consumption, flu & cold prevention, illness prevention, nutrition, physical activity, sexual health, sleep, stress.
How do you practice social wellness?
What is...
Self-reflection, keep in touch with supportive friends and or family, participate in group discussions and practice active listening, join a club or organization
What are some examples of emotional wellness?
What are...
Remind yourself to stay positive, always. Smile, seek or accept help and support from others when needed. Employ gratitude to your life in order to strengthen relationships with family and friends. Practice being mindful and increase your awareness.
What are some examples of spiritual wellness?
What are...
Systems of faith, beliefs, values, ethics, principles, and morals.
How does one maintain financial wellness?
Spend less than you earn, save, borrow what you can afford, invest, protect what you have.
Through what avenues may one attain physical wellness?
What are...
Exercise, eating well, getting enough sleep, and paying attention to signs of illness/ getting help when needed.
What are some signs of social wellness?
What are...
Development of assertive skills, not passive or aggressive ones. Balancing social and personal time, the ability to be who you are in all situations, becoming engaged with others in your community, valuing diversity and treating others with respect
What are signs of emotional wellness?
What are...
You are comfortable with who you are. You are adaptable and resilient. You have positive relationships with people in your life. You have a sense of purpose. You take care of your physical health. You are comfortable saying no.
How does one practice spiritual wellness?
What are...
Explore your spiritual core, look deeper for meanings, get it out, try yoga, travel (not right now), think positive, and take time to meditate.