Wellness
Courtney Hughes
Wellness
Wellness is optimal health with a balance in physical, mental, and social health. It contributes to prevention of diease and improves quality of life.
Elements of wellness
Physical:
- diet
- physical activity
- health screenings and examination
Emotional:
- adjust to life's changes
- be optimistic
- cope with stress
- enjoy life
Mental:
- continue lifelong learning
- learn from experiences
- use creativity to solve problems
Social:
- affection
- communication
- honesty
- interacton with othes
- loyalty
Spiritual:
- believe in higher authority
- practice religious beliefs
- values, ethics, and morals give meaning to life
Stress management
Avoid stress:
- say no
- avoid negitive people
Alter stress:
- express feelings
- compromise
Accept stress:
- forgive and forget
- talk about it
Adapt to stress:
- exercise
- sleep
- talk about it