dimensions of wellness - ANSWER
● physical
● emotional
● intellectual
● interpersonal
● spiritual
● environmental
(each affects the others)
physical wellness (dimensions of wellness) - ANSWER
● includes physical wellness, general health of the body, absence of disease,
fitness level, and your ability to care for yourself
● the higher your fitness level, the higher your state of physical wellness
● to achieve ultimate physical wellness, you need to make choices that will
avoid illness and injury
emotional wellness (determinants of wellness) - ANSWER ● shows your
ability to identify and manage your feelings
● includes taking care of your own feelings and thoughts, monitoring your
reactions, and establishing hindrances to emotional equilibrium
● achieving this type of wellness involves resolving emotional concerns,
seeking professional help where necessary
, intellectual wellness (dimensions of wellness) - ANSWER ● active minds are
key to wellness
» finds issues
» finds solutions
» directs behavior
● individuals who achieve intellectual wellness
» never stop learning
» always try to learn something new as long as they live
» look for new things and appreciate new experiences and challenges
interpersonal wellness (dimensions of wellness) - ANSWER ● assessed by
your ability to establish and maintain satisfying and caring relationships
● essential to physical and emotional health
● social wellness encompasses contributing and performing in your community
and in society
spiritual wellness (dimensions of wellness) - ANSWER ● to enjoy is to have a
set of guiding beliefs, values, or principles which provide meaning and purpose
for your life, especially during times of challenge
● the spiritually well are attracted to the good side of things
● also find spirituality to serve as an antidote to undesirable emotions like
pessimism, anger, and cynicism
● institutional religions help many in forming spiritual health
● there are other sources than religion
● others find significance and purpose for their lives without the aid of religion
● physical
● emotional
● intellectual
● interpersonal
● spiritual
● environmental
(each affects the others)
physical wellness (dimensions of wellness) - ANSWER
● includes physical wellness, general health of the body, absence of disease,
fitness level, and your ability to care for yourself
● the higher your fitness level, the higher your state of physical wellness
● to achieve ultimate physical wellness, you need to make choices that will
avoid illness and injury
emotional wellness (determinants of wellness) - ANSWER ● shows your
ability to identify and manage your feelings
● includes taking care of your own feelings and thoughts, monitoring your
reactions, and establishing hindrances to emotional equilibrium
● achieving this type of wellness involves resolving emotional concerns,
seeking professional help where necessary
, intellectual wellness (dimensions of wellness) - ANSWER ● active minds are
key to wellness
» finds issues
» finds solutions
» directs behavior
● individuals who achieve intellectual wellness
» never stop learning
» always try to learn something new as long as they live
» look for new things and appreciate new experiences and challenges
interpersonal wellness (dimensions of wellness) - ANSWER ● assessed by
your ability to establish and maintain satisfying and caring relationships
● essential to physical and emotional health
● social wellness encompasses contributing and performing in your community
and in society
spiritual wellness (dimensions of wellness) - ANSWER ● to enjoy is to have a
set of guiding beliefs, values, or principles which provide meaning and purpose
for your life, especially during times of challenge
● the spiritually well are attracted to the good side of things
● also find spirituality to serve as an antidote to undesirable emotions like
pessimism, anger, and cynicism
● institutional religions help many in forming spiritual health
● there are other sources than religion
● others find significance and purpose for their lives without the aid of religion
