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What are the 7 Dimensions of Health and Wellness?
What is health?
The process of achieving individual potential in the 7 Dimensions of Wellness
Define wellness.
An active, lifelong process of becoming aware of choices and making decisions towards a more balanced and fulfilling life.
What is physical wellness?
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Which of the following are characteristics of physical wellness? (Select all that apply)
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How can you evaluate your physical wellness?
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What are some ways to improve your physical wellness? (Select all that apply)
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What is social wellness?
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Which of the following are characteristics of social wellness? (Select all that apply)
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What is emotional wellness?
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Which of the following are characteristics of emotional wellness? (Select all that apply)
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What is spiritual wellness?
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Which of the following are characteristics of spiritual wellness? (Select all that apply)
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What is environmental wellness?
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Which of the following are characteristics of environmental wellness? (Select all that apply)
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Study Notes
7 Dimensions of Health and Wellness
- Comprising Spiritual, Physical, Environmental, Career, Intellectual, Emotional, and Social aspects, these dimensions define holistic health and wellness.
Health
- Encompasses the achievement of one's full potential across all dimensions, rather than merely the absence of illness.
Wellness
- An ongoing, active journey towards awareness and informed choices that lead to a balanced and fulfilling life, integrating the 7 Dimensions for overall quality of life.
Physical Wellness
- Involves maintaining a healthy quality of life that enables daily activities without fatigue or stress.
- Recognizes the impact of lifestyle choices on overall health, promoting beneficial habits while avoiding harmful ones.
Characteristics of Physical Wellness
- Healthy dietary habits and adequate sleep are foundational to physical well-being.
Evaluating Physical Wellness
- Assessment can include tracking weight and pulse as indicators of physical health.
Improving Physical Wellness
- Key strategies include quitting smoking, avoiding secondhand smoke, and engaging in regular exercise (at least 3 times weekly).
Social Wellness
- Involves the capacity to connect and relate to others, fostering positive relationships with family, friends, and colleagues.
Characteristics of Social Wellness
- Embracing diversity and actively contributing to the community enhances social interactions and support.
Evaluating Social Wellness
- Considerations might include the quality time spent with loved ones and one's ability to be friendly and outgoing.
Improving Social Wellness
- Building connections with people in one's environment and expressing appreciation for supportive relationships can enhance social health.
Emotional Wellness
- Refers to understanding and managing personal emotions, effectively coping with life's challenges while expressing a range of feelings.
Characteristics of Emotional Wellness
- Involves being attuned to one's emotions and maintaining a positive self-concept and outlook on life.
Evaluating Emotional Wellness
- Healthy expression of emotions and positive stress management are indicators of emotional health.
Improving Emotional Wellness
- Strategies include practicing optimism and prioritizing time with friends and family for emotional support.
Spiritual Wellness
- Focuses on achieving inner peace and alignment between personal values and actions, contributing to a sense of purpose.
Characteristics of Spiritual Wellness
- Involves developing beliefs that extend beyond oneself and ensuring value-action congruence.
Evaluating Spiritual Wellness
- Self-reflection on life's meaning and alignment between values and behaviors are important checkpoints.
Improving Spiritual Wellness
- Activities such as meditation and self-exploration can deepen spiritual awareness and understanding.
Environmental Wellness
- Involves recognizing one's responsibility for the environmental quality, including air, water, and land.
Characteristics of Environmental Wellness
- Protection from environmental hazards and maintaining a safe and positive living space are critical elements.
Evaluating Environmental Wellness
- Concerns include the quality of food and water consumed and participation in responsible environmental practices.
Improving Environmental Wellness
- Strategies like reducing waste, reusing materials, recycling, and connecting with nature promote environmental health.
Occupational Wellness
- Encompasses finding personal fulfillment in one's job while maintaining a healthy life balance, emphasizing positive contributions to work and society.
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Test your knowledge on the 7 dimensions that define health and wellness, including spiritual, physical, environmental, and more. This quiz will help you understand how these aspects contribute to holistic health and the ongoing journey toward personal wellness.
