Balancing All Levels of

Wellness

Created by Elizabeth Huff

Tips to advise the general population

What Is Wellness?The definition of wellness is one that is often misunderstood

or under described.

A common definition that many people think of is the lack of disease or being free from disease. Although this is an aspect of being well this does not encompass the true meaning.

According to Nationalwellness.org, wellness is an active process through which people become aware and make choices toward a more successful existence

There are 7 elements of wellness that are all equally important!

This wheel encompasses all aspects of wellness The Shape of the wheel is just as important as the content.

The shape can represent a tire. If a tire is not equal around all areas it will not roll smoothly.

If the wheel is equal all around it will work optimally.

The same concept works for this Wellness wheel!

Wellness Wheel

According to Wellness.ucr.edu social wellness refers to one's ability to interact with people around them. It involves:

Using great communications skills Having significant relationships Respecting yourself and others and Creating a support system that includes

family members and friends.

Social Wellness

Simple ways to optimize social wellness

Becoming more interactive with those in the community

Being comfortable with being yourself in different situations

Being able to create and uphold friendships and social links

Balancing both social and personal time efficiently

How To Improve: Social Wellness

This includes taking care of your body to achieve and maintain optimal health. This includes considering

Alcohol Consumption Nutrition Exercise Stress Management and Sleeping Habits Sexual Health

Physical Wellness

How To Improve: Physical Wellness

Ways to achieve and maintain physical wellness

Getting the proper amount of sleep: 6-9 hours a night

Manage your diet accurately by fueling your body with the proper foods

Value your own and others sexual values and beliefs

Understand the effects of alcohol on your own body and develop your limits and beliefs

Schedule regular doctor visits

This type of wellness is found once a person has the ability to find meaning in life events. It also encompasses having and showing compassion for others.

Spiritual Wellness

In my opinion this is the least understood element of wellness. What does it really mean to be spiritual? It could mean something different for everyone.

Spiritual Wellness

Nature

Religion

Science

These are just three types of concepts that a person can use to find meaning in their life events.

Tips to easily create a spiritual balance in your life

Creating a positive outlook on situations

Being able to explain your beliefs

Developing a sense of purpose in your life

How To Improve: Spiritual Wellness

Occupational wellness is the ability to obtain personal enjoyment and fulfillment from our careers. I also mention educational wellness which in my opinion is interchangeable. I split this into two categories because some students do not have a career. Their career is being a full time student.

Occupational & Wellness

Educational Wellness

Occupational Do I enjoy going to

work?

Do I have good communication with co-works and my boss?

Am I able to manage my workload at work?

Educational Do I enjoy my courses?

Do I have good communication with my classmates and professors ?

Am I able to manage my workload for classes?

Questions To Ask Yourself

If the answer to any of these questions is no, discover how to change this. This discovery will help you achieve balance.

Emotional wellness means having a positive attitude toward yourself and others. It also means being able to convey your feelings through a wide range of emotions.

Emotional Wellness

Improve self-efficacy

Find ways to manage stress instead of letting it upset

you

Learn to laugh at yourself

Emotional WellnessClick on the faces to learn more about each tip

You can not always control your surroundings but you can be aware of how you interact with it. As a person who is a part of a community you must consider

Environmental Wellness

How you interact with others

Who you chose to interact with

How you interact with nature

How To Improve: Environmental Wellness

The relationship between yourself and your environment is a two way road. What you put into it you should get back.

Take care of your surroundings: not polluting and conserving energy

You are surrounding by a healthy environment

Surround yourself with positive and supportive people

You are positive and supportive

To be intellectually well one must be open to new ideas. Use critical thinking skills to solve challenges. Be creative and curious enough to never stop learning.

Intellectual Wellness

How To Improve: Intellectual Wellness

This may be one of the easiest elements to improve on and hardest at the same time. Here are just a few ideas that may help you reach a balance.

Read for fun

Expose yourself to new ideas, people, and beliefs

Develop good study skills

Ways To Assess Your Wellness LevelOn a scale of 1 -5 5 being the highest

assess yourself on the listed concepts below

Energy Level

Stress Level

Energy Level

Self-Esteem

Sleep Quality

Taking note of your energy level, stress level, sleep quality and self-esteem is important for everyone who is trying to live a healthier life.

It will help you notice trends and patterns so that you can adjust your plan for optimal results.

Each aspect of life-wellness is interconnected and dynamically affects the others.

Therefore, applying time, effort and care into each aspect of life-wellness will help promote the best well-rounded, well-balanced results.

Achieving a healthy state of life-wellness is an active, ongoing, dynamic process of awareness, choice, and balance throughout one's life.

Final Thoughts

References Geary, Ali. "Eight Simple Steps to Increase Your Intellectual Wellness

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