wellness

Physical, emotional, intellectual, social, spiritual, and environmental health

The condition of your body.

A person who is physically healthy: ◦ Exercises regularly◦ Eats nutritiously◦ Gets regular physical check-ups◦ Avoids the use of tobacco, alcohol, or other illicit

drugs

The way you recognize and deal with feelings.

A person who is emotionally healthy:◦ Keeps a positive attitude◦ Is sensitive to their own feelings and the feelings

of others◦ Learns to cope with stress◦ Is realistic about expectations and time◦ Takes responsibility for their own behavior◦ Deals with personal issues realistically◦ Views challenges as opportunities rather than

obstacles◦ Functions independently but knows when to ask

for help

How you deal with life’s demands.◦Stress◦School/work◦Learning new things

A person who is intellectually healthy:◦ Learns because they want to – not because they

are told to. ◦ Learns through varied experiences – reading,

writing, sharing and exploration◦ Observes what is around them◦ Listens◦ Finds applications for material learned in the

classroom◦ Stays current with world affairs/news◦ Questions◦ Exposes them self to new experiences (e.g. arts,

theater)

The way you interact with people.

A person who is socially health:◦ Is comfortable with and liking them self as a

person◦ Interacts easily with people of different ages,

backgrounds, races, lifestyles◦ Contributes time and energy to the community◦ Communicates their feelings◦ Develops friendships◦ Recognizes a need for “fun” time in life◦ Budgets and balances time to include both

responsibilities and relaxation

Your beliefs, values, and morals.

A sense of purpose and meaning in life.

A spiritually health person:◦ Is open to different cultures and religions◦ Gives their time to volunteer or participate in

community service activities◦ Spends time defining personal values and ethics

and makes decisions that complement them◦ Spends time alone in personal reflection◦ Participates in spiritual activities◦ Participates in activities that protect the

environment◦ Cares about the welfare of others

The positive perception of the environment one works and lives in.

An environmentally healthy person:◦ Finds satisfaction and worth in their work◦ Ensures their work environment and relationships

are comfortable◦ Is aware of the natural environment they live in◦ Recognizes opportunities that lead to new skills

and acts on those opportunities◦ Works to ensure the stability and longevity of our

natural resources

The state of having all aspects of health in balance.

Disease free? Skinny? What is your definition of what it means to

be healthy?

Heredity, environment, peers, and media

The passing down of traits from parent to child.◦Gender◦Race and ethnicity

Is accountable as 25% of the factors that contribute to leading causes of death.

You cannot change who your biological parents are or the genes you inherit from them, but you can keep yourself in good physical condition.

Everything around you, including the things you cannot see.◦Income and education

TV, radio, internet, print, telecommunications

People around your age.

Be physically active Choose a healthy diet Maintain a healthy body weight Manage stress effectively Avoid the use of ATOD Protect yourself from disease and injury