UNI101_Wellness.pptx

College Success WEDNESDAY , Week 9 Healthy Lifestyle TENTATIVE COURSE SCHEDULE *modified by instructor discretion* What do you think of when you hear the word ‘Wellness?’ WELLNESS WHEEL- GROUP BRAINSTORM (NO DEVICES!) • • • • • • • What do you think each of– these refer to? Emotional health...

College Success WEDNESDAY , Week 9 Healthy Lifestyle TENTATIVE COURSE SCHEDULE *modified by instructor discretion* What do you think of when you hear the word ‘Wellness?’ WELLNESS WHEEL- GROUP BRAINSTORM (NO DEVICES!) • • • • • • • What do you think each of– these refer to? Emotional health Intellectual health – Physical health – Social health – Environmental health – Financial health – Spiritual health – The Wellness Wheel In 1976 Dr. Bill Hettler co-founded the National Wellness Insti tute . It was based on the principle that humans could live better, healthier lives if they paid attention to balance and awareness in various areas of their lives. This led to Dr. Hettler creating a model known as the ‘Six Dimensions of Wellness’ Complete the assessment as I describe each: WELLNESS WHEEL • Emotional health – managing stress, sufficient sleep, staying on top of work, seeking therapy • Intellectual health – staying curious, learning new things, reading, joining clubs, enhancing intellectual interests • Physical health – sufficient exercise, balanced nutrition, preventative medical care • Social health – robust social network offering guidance and reducing stress • Environmental health – caring for surroundings, avoiding clutter, recycling and volunteering for environmental initiatives • Financial health – living within financial means, creating a budget • Spiritual health – understanding the beliefs and values that shape who you are and guide your life TASK- DO NOW (NO DEVICES) 1. Ms. Christina will assign a dimension to your group. 2. Develop 3 strategies for enhancing wellness in your assigned dimension. Consider activities that are feasible and sustainable to incorporate into daily life. 3. Present your action plan to the class for reflection in preparation for the in-class assignment ASSIGNMENTPERSONAL WELLNESS ANALYSIS Extra Slides Signs of Chronic Stress What are the ways you can improve your wellness? FURTHER INVESTIGATION