The Wellness Wheel A Healthy Balance Dori Babcock

The Wellness Wheel A Healthy Balance Dori Babcock, M. S. , ACSM 1 10/26/2020

Objectives Distinguish between health and wellness l List 10 health habits that impact wellness l Identify the 7 dimensions of wellness l Wellness activities by dimension l 6 factors that influence growth in wellness l 2 10/26/2020

Health or Wellness: What’s the Difference? Health: The lack of disease or infirmary. 3 10/26/2020

Health or Wellness: What’s the Difference? Wellness: An integrated and dynamic level of functioning oriented toward maximizing potential, dependent upon selfresponsibility. 4 10/26/2020

Wellness Is: A process l A commitment l Proactive l A way of life l An integration l 5 10/26/2020

The Wellness Wheel 7 dimensions of wellness l l l l Physical Occupational Environmental Emotional Intellectual Social Spiritual 6 10/26/2020

Physical Dimension Deals with the functional operation of the body and habits that may have an effect on it. 7 10/26/2020

Occupational Dimension l l Involves deriving personal satisfaction from your job. It should provide the internal and external rewards you value. 8 10/26/2020

Environmental Dimension Deals with the preservation of natural resources and the protection of plant and animal wildlife. 9 10/26/2020

Emotional Dimension l Involves awareness of your own feelings, as well as those of others. l Includes 3 areas. 1. Awareness 2. Acceptance 3. Management 10 10/26/2020

Intellectual Dimension l l Involves the use of your mind. It is the continuous acquisition of knowledge throughout life, engaging your mind in creative and stimulating mental activities. 11 10/26/2020

Social Dimension l l Involves the ability to get along with others, appreciating their uniqueness. It means exhibiting concern for the welfare of your community and fairness and justice toward others. 12 10/26/2020

Spiritual Dimension l l It involves the development of the inner self and one’s soul. It is where we define our purpose for living. 13 10/26/2020

The Cornerstone of Wellness Living Self Responsibility 14 10/26/2020

Six Factors That Influence Wellness 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Awareness Assessment Knowledge Skills and management techniques Motivation Support 15 10/26/2020

Is Your City Supportive of Wellness? 16 10/26/2020

Ten Health Risks That Impact Wellness l l l Tobacco usage High Blood Pressure Stressful living Lack of physical activity Overweight/ obesity l l l Poor diet Home safety Lack of personal care Speeding Not wearing a seat belt or personal safety gear 17 10/26/2020

Health Risks Affect Every Dimension 18 10/26/2020

Ten “Healthy” Habits to Have 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Stop tobacco usage Reduce blood pressure Manage stress Exercise in moderation Maintain a healthy weight Eat a well-balanced diet 7. 8. 9. 10. Check smoke detectors Participate in cancer self-exams and age appropriate screenings Drive within 5 miles per hour of the speed limit Wear a seat belts in cars and helmets on bicycles/motorbikes 19 10/26/2020

Summary l l Difference between health and wellness 10 health habits that impact wellness 7 Dimensions of the Wellness Wheel 6 factors that influence growth in wellness 20 10/26/2020