Social Interpersonal
“Social interpersonal
wellness is one who has and maintains satisfying relationships,
practices good communications skills, cultivates a support networks
of caring friends and family members, enjoys the friendship of
diverse backgrounds and ethnic origins, participates in service
projects and demonstrates concern for others, can appreciate
lifestyles and opinions which may be different than one’s own,
volunteers in the community, becomes involved in student organizations
and opportunities handles conflicts well.”
Center for Health and Well Being
University of Vermont
www.uvm.edu
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Occupational
“Occupational wellness entails the ability to integrate skills, interests, and values, which will heighten job satisfaction. It begins early in one’s experience as an individual continually evaluates interest, goals, and attitudes. The result is an ability to identify a well work environment. A well work environment is one that is safe, supportive, and encourages personal growth.”
Center for Health and Well Being
University of Vermont
www.uvm.edu
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Cultural
“Cultural wellness is being aware of
your own cultural background as well as the diversity of and
richness present in other cultural backgrounds. It involves interacting
well with people of both genders, and people of all backgrounds,
lifestyles, abilities, ethnicities, and ages.”
Psychological Counseling and Wellness Center
California State University at Chico
www.csuchico.edu
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Physical
“Physical wellness is the ability to
apply your knowledge, motivation, commitment, behavior, self-management,
attitude, and skills toward achieving personal fitness and health
goals. Balancing nutritional practices, getting regular exercise
and adequate sleep, and paying attention to the warning signs
and symptoms of your body are all important to physical wellness.”
Psychological Counseling and Wellness Center
California State University at Chico
www.csuchico.edu
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Spiritual
“Spiritual wellness is about finding
your place in the universe – the quest for meaning, value and
purpose resulting in hope, joy, courage, and gratitude. Spiritual
wellness is the evaluation of personal beliefs.”
Psychological Counseling and Wellness Center
California State University at Chico
www.csuchico.edu
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Emotional
”Emotional wellness is striving to meet emotional needs constructively. It is maintaining good mental health, a positive attitude, high self esteem, and strong self image. It is the ability to respond resiliently to emotional states and the flow of life’s events. It is dealing with a variety of situations realistically and learning more about yourself and how things you do affect your feelings. It is taking responsibility for your own behavior and responding to challenges and opportunities.”
Psychological Counseling and Wellness Center
California State University at Chico
www.csuchico.edu
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Intellectual
”Intellectual wellness is having a curiosity and strong desire to learn. It is valuing many experiences, staying stimulated with new ideas, and sharing. It is responding to challenges and opportunities to grow making plans, developing strategies, and solving problems. It is the ability to engage in clear thinking and recall, and to think independently, creatively, and critically.”
Psychological Counseling and Wellness Center
California State University at Chico
www.csuchico.edu
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Nutritional
”Nutrition is a way to take care of
yourself – preparing or selecting foods that nourish you. Rather
than another dimension of your life that you need to ‘control’,
think of eating as another way to express your priorities: maintaining
health, spending time with friends and family, staying connected
to cultural traditions, taking care of yourself.”
Stanford University, Graduate Women’s Wellness Network
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Life Planning
Life Planning
Life planning wellness includes the process of discovering and maintaining a balance between personal, social, and vocational goals. It involves taking advantage of opportunities to learn skills that will enhance satisfaction and enjoyment in your life. It is the awareness of your own strengths and skills in addition to the time and financial commitment necessary to pursue the lifestyle of your choice.”
Psychological Counseling and Wellness Center
California State University at Chico
www.csuchico.edu
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Environmental
“Environmental awareness is an awareness of the precarious state of the earth and the effects of your daily habits on the physical environment. It is maintaining a way of life that maximizes harmony with the earth and minimizes harm to the environment. It includes being involved in socially responsible activities to protect the environment.”
Psychological Counseling and Wellness Center
California State University at Chico
www.csuchico.edu
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