The first time I am exposed to this word was back in the early 2000. I begin to hear this word more frequent lately, and I think it is time for me to find out more about this word. The following are some definitions and explanation of this term I found online.
"Wellness, as a luxury pursuit, is found obviously in the more affluent societies because it involves managing the body state after the basic needs of food, shelter and basic medical care have already been met..." - Wikipedia
"Wellness can be described as a state that combines health and happiness... The determinants of wellness are: better understanding of concepts like destiny, health practices, spirituality, family, environment, work, money and security, health services, social support and leisure." - Wikipedia
"Wellness is an active process through which people become aware of, and make choices towards, a more successful existence." - National Wellness Institute
Dr. Bill Hettler, cofounder and President of the Board of Directors of the National Wellness Institute, developed an interdependent model, commonly referred to as the 6 Dimensions of Wellness.
Occupational Dimension:
- It is better to choose a career which is consistent with our personal values interests and beliefs than to select one that is unrewarding to us.
- It is better to develop functional, transferable skills through structured involvement opportunities than to remain inactive and uninvolved.
Spiritual Dimension:
- It is better to ponder the meaning of life for ourselves and to be tolerant of the beliefs of others than to close our minds and become intolerant.
- It is better to live each day in a way that is consistent with our values and beliefs than to do otherwise and feel untrue to ourselves.
Physical Dimension:
- It is better to consume foods and beverages that enhance good health rather than those which impair it.
- It is better to be physically fit than out of shape.
Intellectual Dimension:
- It is better to stretch and challenge our minds with intellectual and creative pursuits than to become self-satisfied and unproductive.
- It is better to identify potential problems and choose appropriate courses of action based on available information than to wait, worry and contend with major concerns later.
Emotional Dimension:
- It is better to be aware of and accept our feelings than to deny them.
- It is better to be optimistic in our approach to life than pessimistic.
Social Dimension:
- It is better to contribute to the common welfare of our community than to think only of ourselves.
- It is better to live in harmony with others and our environment than to live in conflict with them.
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