Nine Dimensions of Wellness Quiz

Study Notes

Physical Wellness: Involves regular exercise (3-5 times a week), a balanced diet, adequate sleep, routine medical check-ups, and healthy personal and sexual decisions.
Emotional Wellness: Relates to the ability to express and manage a range of emotions, maintain self-esteem, regulate feelings, and seek mental health support.
Intellectual Wellness: Engages in lifelong learning and critical thinking through arts, philosophy, and reasoning activities.
Spiritual Wellness: Identifies a core set of beliefs that guide behavior; respects differing beliefs and understands spirituality's link to identity.
Social Wellness: Cultivates healthy relationships founded on trust, respect, and interdependence, while being aware of others' feelings.
Environmental Wellness: Recognizes environmental influences and understands one’s role within their surroundings.
Occupational Wellness: Seeks career fulfillment and enrichment while pursuing professional growth and satisfaction.
Financial Wellness: Involves awareness of one’s financial situation and the setting of financial goals for personal success.
Cultural Wellness: Acknowledges one’s own cultural background and respects others, understanding the impact of diversity on various aspects of identity.

Many current health issues stem from chronic diseases, largely preventable through lifestyle choices.
Health problems today often include issues not faced by previous generations a century ago.

Precontemplation: Individuals are unaware or in denial about their problematic behavior.
Contemplation: Recognition of the potential issues begins, with some ambivalence towards change.
Preparation: Ready to take action within 30 days, individuals start taking small steps toward change.
Action: Recently modified behavior, sustaining change within the last 6 months.
Maintenance: Sustained behavior change for over 6 months, focused on preventing relapse.
Termination: A rare stage where individuals have no desire to return to unhealthy behaviors.

Admission Barriers: Struggle to admit the problem exists due to denial, trivialization, or feeling invulnerable.
Initial Change Barriers: Acknowledging the need to change but lacking knowledge or confidence can impede progress.
Long-term Change Barriers: Success in change does not guarantee permanence; barriers include diminished motivation and lack of support.

Make a Solid Plan: Develop a detailed and realistic plan, outlining specific goals with measurable outcomes.
Start Small: Focus on achievable short-term goals to build confidence and success.
Change One Behavior at a Time: Gradually replace unhealthy habits with healthier ones to ensure lasting change.
Involve a Buddy: Partner with someone for accountability and motivation during the change process.
Seek Support: Accept help and join groups to share experiences, making your journey more manageable.