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What is Wellness?<\/h2>\r\nWellness is being in good physical and mental health. Because mental health and physical health are linked, problems in one area can impact the other. At the same time, improving your physical health can also benefit your mental health, and vice versa. It is important to make healthy choices for both your physical and mental well-being.\r\n\r\nRemember that wellness is not just the absence of illness or stress. You can still strive for wellness even if you are experiencing these challenges in your life.\r\n

What are the Eight Dimensions of Wellness?\"Wellness<\/h2>\r\nLearning about the Eight Dimensions of Wellness can help you choose how to make wellness a part of your everyday life. Wellness strategies are practical ways to start developing healthy habits that can have a positive impact on your physical and mental health.\r\n\r\nThe Eight Dimensions of Wellness are:\r\n
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  1. Emotional<\/strong>\u2014Coping effectively with life and expressing emotions in an appropriate manner<\/li>\r\n \t
  2. Environmental<\/strong>\u2014Occupying pleasant, healthy, and safe environments that support well-being; positively impacting the quality of our surroundings (including protecting and preserving nature)<\/li>\r\n \t
  3. Financial<\/strong>\u2014Achieving satisfaction with current and future financial situations; handling finances wisely<\/li>\r\n \t
  4. Intellectual<\/strong>\u2014Recognizing creative abilities and finding ways to expand knowledge and skills; being open-minded<\/li>\r\n \t
  5. Occupational<\/strong>\u2014Personal fulfillment and enrichment from one\u2019s work and\/or responsibilities<\/li>\r\n \t
  6. Physical<\/strong>\u2014Recognizing the need for physical activity, healthy foods, and adequate sleep; avoiding unhealthy habits<\/li>\r\n \t
  7. Social<\/strong>\u2014Developing a sense of connection, belonging, and sustained support system; having positive relationships<\/li>\r\n \t
  8. Spiritual<\/strong>\u2014Having a sense of purpose and meaning in life; establishing peace, harmony, and balance in our lives<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nLearn more about the Eight Dimensions of Wellness by watching the video below:\r\n\r\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/tDzQdRvLAfM\r\n

    Your Own Views on Health and Wellness<\/h2>\r\nReflect on the following questions:\r\n
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    • What does health mean to you?<\/li>\r\n \t
    • How important is health to you?<\/li>\r\n \t
    • What are some of your healthy habits?<\/li>\r\n \t
    • Which dimensions of wellness do you need to work on the most?<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n

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      What is Wellness?<\/h2>\n

      Wellness is being in good physical and mental health. Because mental health and physical health are linked, problems in one area can impact the other. At the same time, improving your physical health can also benefit your mental health, and vice versa. It is important to make healthy choices for both your physical and mental well-being.<\/p>\n

      Remember that wellness is not just the absence of illness or stress. You can still strive for wellness even if you are experiencing these challenges in your life.<\/p>\n

      What are the Eight Dimensions of Wellness?\"Wellness<\/h2>\n

      Learning about the Eight Dimensions of Wellness can help you choose how to make wellness a part of your everyday life. Wellness strategies are practical ways to start developing healthy habits that can have a positive impact on your physical and mental health.<\/p>\n

      The Eight Dimensions of Wellness are:<\/p>\n

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      1. Emotional<\/strong>\u2014Coping effectively with life and expressing emotions in an appropriate manner<\/li>\n
      2. Environmental<\/strong>\u2014Occupying pleasant, healthy, and safe environments that support well-being; positively impacting the quality of our surroundings (including protecting and preserving nature)<\/li>\n
      3. Financial<\/strong>\u2014Achieving satisfaction with current and future financial situations; handling finances wisely<\/li>\n
      4. Intellectual<\/strong>\u2014Recognizing creative abilities and finding ways to expand knowledge and skills; being open-minded<\/li>\n
      5. Occupational<\/strong>\u2014Personal fulfillment and enrichment from one\u2019s work and\/or responsibilities<\/li>\n
      6. Physical<\/strong>\u2014Recognizing the need for physical activity, healthy foods, and adequate sleep; avoiding unhealthy habits<\/li>\n
      7. Social<\/strong>\u2014Developing a sense of connection, belonging, and sustained support system; having positive relationships<\/li>\n
      8. Spiritual<\/strong>\u2014Having a sense of purpose and meaning in life; establishing peace, harmony, and balance in our lives<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Learn more about the Eight Dimensions of Wellness by watching the video below:<\/p>\n