the seven dimensions of wellness 1.s ocial 2.p hysical 3.e motional 4.c areer 5.i ntellectual 6.e...
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The Seven Dimensions of Wellness
1. Social2. Physical3. Emotional4. Career5. Intellectual6. Environmental7. Spiritual
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Social• The ability to relate to and connect with other people in our
world. The ability to communicate well (verbally and non-verbally).
• Our ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with family, friends and co-workers contributes to our Social
Wellness. • Examples
– Someone who works to decrease violence and handles conflict in a positive way
– Demonstrates basic social etiquette (i.e. says thank you, excuse me/pardon me, good morning, etc.)
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Emotional• The ability to understand ourselves and cope with the
challenges life can bring.• The ability to acknowledge and share feelings of anger, fear,
sadness or stress; hope, love, joy and happiness in a productive manner contributes to our Emotional Wellness.
• Examples– Takes action to control stress (exercises, journaling, yoga,
diaphragmatic breathing, etc.)– Calmly and openly discuss your feelings in a respectful
way.– Has a conscience and considers how actions affect others
(“listens to inner self”)
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Career• The ability to get personal fulfillment from our jobs or our
chosen career (school if you’re a student) fields while still maintaining balance in our lives.
• Our desire to contribute in our careers to make a positive impact on the organizations (school) we work (study) in and to society as a whole.
• Examples– Someone who believes that school work is meaningful and
allows for personal growth.– Able to balance work with rest and play – Someone who continues to do the best he/she can do when
working
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Physical• The ability to maintain a healthy quality of life that allows us to
get through our daily activities without fatigue or physical stress.
• The ability to recognize that our behaviors have a significant impact on our wellness and adopting healthful habits (routine check ups, a balanced diet, exercise, etc.) while choosing to avoid destructive habits (tobacco, drugs, alcohol, etc.)
• Examples– Someone who eats a nutritious breakfast every morning
– Someone who exercises at least three times a week
– Someone who protects him/herself from STDs
– Someone who chooses to be drug and alcohol free
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Intellectual• The ability to open our minds to new ideas and
experiences that can be applied to personal decisions, group interaction and community betterment.
• The desire to learn new concepts, improve skills and seek challenges in pursuit of lifelong learning.
• Examples– Someone who accepts challenges as a vehicle for growth– Someone who reads often for enjoyment– Someone who is able to listen to ideas other than his/her
own
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Environmental• The ability to make a positive impact on the
quality of our surroundings—be it our homes, our communities, or our planet.
• Examples– Someone who recognizes his/her impact on the
environment– Someone who recycles and realizes that there is no “away”
when he/she throws things into the garbage– Someone who avoids excessively noisy situations such as
loud headphones or athletic events (acoustic overexposure can lead to temporary or permanent loss of hearing).
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Spiritual• The ability to establish peace and harmony in our lives. • The process of discovering meaning and purpose in life
and demonstrating values through behaviors.• Examples
– A person who meditates or prays on a regular basis– A person who takes time to enjoy beauty (nature, seasonal
weather, holidays, etc.)– A person who loves life and is free of self-destructive
behaviors.
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How well are you?
Your wellness
assessment