You Can’t Help Others,

Until You Help Yourself

Kasi Johnson

What is Wellness?Purposeful, enjoyable living.A deliberate lifestyle choice

characterized by personal responsibility and optimal enhancement, of physical, mental, and spiritual health.

7 Dimensions of Wellness

7 Dimensions of Wellness

Finding personal fulfillment and satisfaction from our jobs or our chosen career fields while maintaining balance in our lives. Positively impacting the organizations we work in and society as a whole through our careers.

Career

Examples

Make a budget Plan a budget Balance & Learn to say no Prioritize tasks: to do lists Schedule time for relaxation Organize room and study area Break down large tasks Career counseling

7 Dimensions of Wellness

Good physical fitness and confidence in one’s personal ability to take care of health problems.

Physical

Examples

Limit alcohol and drugs Regular exercise: 3-4 times a week Sleep: 7-8 hours; regular schedule Healthy well-balanced diet See a nutritionist Multivitamin/ calcium/ vitamin C WATER!!! Get outside: sunshine and lighting

7 Dimensions of Wellness

The ability to identify one’s basic purpose in life and to achieve one’s full potential; the sense of connectedness to a greater power.

Spiritual

Examples

What fills you with joy? What is your sense of purpose? Church Student religious organization Nature Music Prayer/ quiet reflection time/

meditation

7 Dimensions of Wellness

Refers to both our emotional and mental states- that is, to our feelings and thoughts.

Emotional

Emotional

Counseling/outside perspective Stressful situation: opportunities for

growth Yoga/tai chi Breathing Music/relaxations tapes Blessings journal/ positive self-talk Getting perspective/ realistic

perspective; nobody is perfect

7 Dimensions of Wellness

The ability to interact effectively with other people and the social environment, to develop satisfying interpersonal relationships, and to fulfill social roles.

Social

Examples

Develop supportive friendships Clubs/organizations Connecting/ sharing with friends Volunteerism Family Avoid difficult colleagues, family

members

7 Dimensions of Wellness

Your ability to think and learn from life experience, your openness to ideas, and your capacity to question and evaluate information.

Intellectual

Examples

Books/magazines: pleasure reading Hobby Crafts Humor/fun (board games) Limit amount of news watched Limit time on internet

7 Dimensions of Wellness

The impact your world has on your well-being.

Environmental

Example

Use a water bottle Recycle- paper/ plastic Use reusable shopping bags Recycle plastic bag Pick up after yourself Adopt-a-block Use environmentally friendly substances Walk/ carpool/ ride your bike

Implementing the Wellness Wheel

Reflection How can we avoid not staying balanced in each

category of wellness?

What are some skills needed to create wellness?

How will being balanced benefit you and your future?

What are your challenges/ obstacles? How will you mange them?

What changes are you most looking forward to making?

What is one thing you hope will not happen?

What did you learn about yourself while doing this activity?

Are the goals your wrote down realistic?

Why is it important to set goals for yourself?

What can you take away from this activity?

Thank You!!Have a great day!