Experience 7 Dimensions of Wellness
Be Well. A sentiment, yes. But, also a way of being in all aspects of life. The whole notion of Wellness connotes more than merely existing, Wellness means to live in the realm above average, better than normal, beyond ordinary. I've discovered 7 Dimensions of Wellness that when observed, will enhance life overall:
1. Social Wellness. This is how a person contributes to their community and how he or she relates to other cultures and develops relationships. After all, the quality of life is not determined by the accumulation of more stuff, but by the quality of your relationships.
2. Occupational Wellness. Occupational development is related to one’s attitude about one’s work, and recognizes personal satisfaction and enrichment in one’s life through work. The choice of profession, job satisfaction, career ambitions and personal performance are all important components of this dimension. To be occupationally well, a person is ultimately doing exactly with what they want to do in life and are comfortable with their future plans.
3. Spiritual Wellness. The spiritual dimension recognizes our search for meaning and purpose in human existence. It does not mean one is religious, but that it is better to ponder the meaning of life and be tolerant of the beliefs of others than to close our minds and become intolerant.
4. Intellectual Wellness. This dimension recognizes one’s creative and stimulating mental activities as well as expands knowledge and skills while sharing his or her gifts with others. The intellectually well person is open to new ideas, thinks critically and seeks out new challenges. These people will stretch and challenge their minds with intellectual and creative pursuits instead of becoming self-satisfied and unproductive.
5. Emotional Wellness: This dimension includes the capacity to manage one’s feelings and related behaviors, including the ability to cope effectively with stress. Emotionally well people have the ability to express feelings freely and manage feelings effectively. They are also aware of and accept a wide range of feelings in themselves and others.
6. Environmental Wellness. This includes being aware of the earth’s natural resources, conserving energy, buying organic foods and products, and enjoying spending time in natural settings.
7. Physical Wellness. A combination of practicing good exercise and eating habits. Physically well people understand and appreciate the relationship between sound nutrition and how their body performs. The physical benefits of looking good and feeling terrific most often lead to the psychological benefits of enhanced self-esteem, self-control, determination and a sense of direction.
So, Be Well and Be Whole...Mind, Body and Spirit.
1. Social Wellness. This is how a person contributes to their community and how he or she relates to other cultures and develops relationships. After all, the quality of life is not determined by the accumulation of more stuff, but by the quality of your relationships.
2. Occupational Wellness. Occupational development is related to one’s attitude about one’s work, and recognizes personal satisfaction and enrichment in one’s life through work. The choice of profession, job satisfaction, career ambitions and personal performance are all important components of this dimension. To be occupationally well, a person is ultimately doing exactly with what they want to do in life and are comfortable with their future plans.
3. Spiritual Wellness. The spiritual dimension recognizes our search for meaning and purpose in human existence. It does not mean one is religious, but that it is better to ponder the meaning of life and be tolerant of the beliefs of others than to close our minds and become intolerant.
4. Intellectual Wellness. This dimension recognizes one’s creative and stimulating mental activities as well as expands knowledge and skills while sharing his or her gifts with others. The intellectually well person is open to new ideas, thinks critically and seeks out new challenges. These people will stretch and challenge their minds with intellectual and creative pursuits instead of becoming self-satisfied and unproductive.
5. Emotional Wellness: This dimension includes the capacity to manage one’s feelings and related behaviors, including the ability to cope effectively with stress. Emotionally well people have the ability to express feelings freely and manage feelings effectively. They are also aware of and accept a wide range of feelings in themselves and others.
6. Environmental Wellness. This includes being aware of the earth’s natural resources, conserving energy, buying organic foods and products, and enjoying spending time in natural settings.
7. Physical Wellness. A combination of practicing good exercise and eating habits. Physically well people understand and appreciate the relationship between sound nutrition and how their body performs. The physical benefits of looking good and feeling terrific most often lead to the psychological benefits of enhanced self-esteem, self-control, determination and a sense of direction.
So, Be Well and Be Whole...Mind, Body and Spirit.
