Six Dimensions of Wellness Created by May Smith

Six Dimensions of Wellness Created by May Smith

Objectives • Define and discuss the six different domains of Wellness • Identify different ways to try out the domains of wellness • Identifying the domains of wellness in yourself • Initiating plans to support your own wellness

What are the different types of Wellness? • Emotional • Spiritual • Physical • Social • Intellectual • Occupational/Environmental

The Wellness Wheel [web graphic] Retrieved from http: //www. ggc. edu/sebin/z/r/20090827_Wellness. Wheel_Multi. jpg

Emotional Physical Intellectual Spiritual Occupational Social

Wellness Self-Assessment Activity Adapted from Balancing Your Wellness by Jennifer Kennymore, MPH, CHES, Health Educator of Wellness Services, NWMissouri Instructions: • Divide each color section into three parts • Listen to each statement as its read out loud • Fill in the corresponding pie-shaped section of the wheel to the degree you are achieving this • For Example: “I eat a balanced nutritional diet” • If you feel you do this all the time, fill in all of section 1. If you feel you only do it about ½ the time, fill in 50% of the section. If you only do it occasionally, fill in 10%. Color in what you feel represents you accurately.

Spiritual (Red) • Principles/Ethics/Morals provide guides for my life • I practice meditation, pray, or engage in some type of growth practice. • I have a general sense of serenity.

Occupational (Bright Yellow) • What I am doing with work/school has purpose • I have a balance between work/school and other areas of my life. • I am responsible with my money

Social (Bright Green) • I am able to resolve conflicts in all areas of my life. • I have a sense of belonging/not being isolated. • I am aware of and able to set/respect my own and other peoples boundaries.

Intellectual (Light Blue) • I pursue mentally stimulating interests or hobbies. • I have positive thoughts and a low degree of negativity/cynicism • I commit time and energy to both educational development and self-development.

Physical Assessment (Dark Blue) • I eat a balanced nutritional diet • I exercise at least 3 times per week • I am generally free from illness

Emotional (Purple) • I am able to feel and label my emotions. • I express myself appropriately. • I am able to comfort or console myself when I am troubled

Spirit: Emotional Wellness • Possessing the ability to recognize and express emotions appropriately. • Traits include: • Self-Esteem • Self-Acceptance • Optimism • Ability to cope with negative emotions • Stress Reduction • How to Exercise Emotional Health • Practice meditation or yoga • Keep a journal of positive thoughts and daily emotions • Try breathing exercises when under stress or experiencing negative emotions. • Provide emotional support to others

Spirit: Spiritual Wellness • Spiritual Wellness • Possessing a set of guiding beliefs, principles, or values that help give direction to a persons actions and life. • Traits include: • Seeking meaning • Finding purpose in human existence • The appreciation of things not easily explained or out of your direct control • How to Exercise Spiritual Health • Be curious about life • Meditate regularly and spend time alone with your thoughts • Be fully present in all that you do

Body: Physical Wellness • Physical Wellness • How to Exercise Physical Health • A variety of healthy habits • Exercise daily • Traits include: • Get Adequate Rest • Proper nutrition • Adequate Exercise • Abstaining from harmful substances • Practice Moderation • Eat a variety of healthy foods

Body: Social Wellness • The ability to interact successfully with others and balance the demands of personal roles. • Traits • Respect for others and yourself • Contributing to your community • Developing a sense of belonging • How to Exercise Social Health • Surround yourself with positive people • Get involved with your community • Contribute to a cause you care about • Share you talents and skills • Practice being an effective communicator of thoughts, feelings, and ideas.

Mind: Occupational Wellness • Occupational Wellness • Using your skills, gifts, and talents in order to gain purpose, happiness, and enrichment of life. • How to Exercise Occupational Health • Traits • Involvement in activities that are rewarding • Commitment to a lifestyle that is satisfying and filled with purpose • Explore a variety of career options • Be open to change • Learn new skills • Focus on being fulfilled in your career

Mind: Intellectual Wellness • The ability to make sound decisions and to think critically • Traits • Stimulating mental activity • Encouraging creativity • How to Exercise Intellectual Health • Take a course on something that interests you • Learn a foreign language then seek out opportunities to experience the culture. • Read for fun

References Kennymore, J. (2012). A balanced life – The wellness wheel. Balancing Your Wellness. Northwest Missouri State University Lansing Community College. (n. d. ). Dimensions of Wellness. The School District of Palm Beach County