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The 4 Dimensions of Health

The 4 Dimensions of Health. Overview. Defining ‘Wellness’ The 4 Dimensions of Health Characteristics of a ‘well’ individual. Definition of Wellness. “A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity”

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The 4 Dimensions of Health

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  1. The 4 Dimensions of Health

  2. Overview • Defining ‘Wellness’ • The 4 Dimensions of Health • Characteristics of a ‘well’ individual

  3. Definition of Wellness • “A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity” • The World Health Organization • Wellness is an active process of becoming aware of and making choices toward a healthy and fulfilling life. • Wellness is more than being free from illness, it is a dynamic process of change and growth

  4. Why Wellness Matters • Maintaining an optimal level of wellness is crucial to live a higher quality life • Wellness matters because everything we do and every emotion we feel relates to our well-being • Our well-being directly affects our actions and emotions  it’s an ongoing circle • It is important for everyone to achieve optimal wellness in order to reduce stress, reduce the risk of illness and have positive interactions with others

  5. The 4 Dimensions of Health • Physical • Mental • Social • Spiritual

  6. The 4 Dimensions of Health • Each dimension is equally important in the pursuit of optimal health • One can reach an optimal level of health & wellness by understanding how to maintain and optimize each of the dimensions of health…

  7. 1. Physical Health

  8. Physical Health • Physical health relates to maintaining a healthy body and seeking care when needed • Physical health is attained through exercise, eating well, getting enough sleep and paying attention to the signs of illness and getting help when needed

  9. Why Physical Health Matters • It encourages us to take care of our bodies • Getting enough physical activity • Eating a healthy diet • Getting enough sleep

  10. The Path to Physical Wellness • Get daily physical activity • At least 60 minutes • Eat a balanced diet of healthy foods • Get between 7-9 hours of sleep a night • Recognize warning signs when your body begins feeling ill • Practice safe sex

  11. 2. Mental Health

  12. Mental Health • Mental health relates to understanding your feelings and coping effectively with stress • It is important to pay attention to self-care, relaxation, stress reduction and the development of inner resources so you can learn and grow from experiences

  13. Why Mental Health Matters • Emotional wellness allows you to accept how you are feeling • Once you accept your feelings, you can begin to understand why you are feeling that way, and decide how you would like to act in response to those feelings • Being emotionally well grants you the power to express feelings without any constraints • In turn, you will be able to enjoy emotional expression (expressing your emotions) and be capable of forming supportive and healthy relationships with others

  14. The Path to Mental Wellness • Seek or accept help and support from others you trust when needed • “It’s okay to not be okay” • Accept mistakes and learn from them for the next time • “Mistakes are learning experiences” • Express gratitude and stay positive • Jack Ma, Rejection

  15. 3. SocialHealth

  16. Social Wellness • Social wellness helps you perform social roles effectively and comfortably, and create a support network • This dimension of wellness allows you to not only develop encouraging relationships with peers, but also intimate relationships with romantic partners

  17. Why Social Wellness Matters • Maintaining an optimal level of social wellness allows you to build healthy relationships with others • Having a supportive social network allows you to develop assertive skills and become comfortable with who you are in social situations • Surrounding yourself with a positive social network increases your self-esteem • Social wellness enables you to create boundaries that encourage communication, trust and conflict management

  18. The Path to Social Wellness • Make an effort to keep in touch with supportive friends and family • Practice active listening • Be a good listener • Practice self-disclosure • Open up about yourself to others you trust • Reflect • What aspects of your social life do you enjoy? • What aspects of your social life would you like to change?

  19. The Path to Social Wellness • To what extent does social media affect our social wellness?

  20. 4. Spiritual Health

  21. Spiritual Health • Spiritual health allows you to develop a set of values that help you seek meaning and purpose • Spirituality can be represented in many ways, for example, through relaxation or religion • But being spiritually well means knowing which resources to use to cope with issues that come up in everyday life

  22. Why Spiritual Health Matters… • Spiritual wellness allows you to seek meaning and purpose in your life • When you find meaning in your life experiences, you will be able to develop a harmony with your inner self and the outside world • Les Brown – Chinese Bamboo Tree • In simple terms, spiritual wellness grants you balance, patience, and persistence

  23. The Path to Spiritual Wellness • Take time to think about who you are • If you experience a life-changing event, take a few minutes to think about what series of events led to this and what it can mean going forward • Spend time meditating or practicing mindful relaxation • Practice acceptance • Be curious. If something happens that makes you even the slightest bit curious, take a moment to explore the experience a little deeper • Consider a religious faith that you agree with

  24. Overview • Defining Wellness • “A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity” • The 4 Dimensions of Health • Physical, Mental, Social, & Spiritual • Characteristics of a ‘well’ individual • Focus on 1 or 2 dimensions? • What happens if we ‘neglect’ at least 1 dimension?

  25. The 4 Dimensions of Health • Each dimension is equally important in the pursuit of optimal health – they are interconnected • One can reach an optimal level of health & wellness by understanding how to maintain and optimize each of the dimensions of wellness…

  26. Characteristics of a Well Individual • Balance in all areas of life • Respect for themselves and others • Maintains and supports friendships • Ability to laugh, cry, and feel • Realistic sense of self, accepts limitations Can you think of other characteristics of wellness?

  27. Healthy Behaviour-Change Techniques • Decide in advance what the problem is • Explore the alternatives • Consider the consequences • Identify your values • Decide to take action • Evaluate the effectiveness

  28. Healthy Behaviour-Change Techniques: SMART Goal Setting • Specific • ex. I want to do 15pushups in 60 seconds • Measurable • ex. at first I could do 5 pushups, but now I can currently do 10 in 60 seconds • Adjustable • ex. 15pushups is now too easy, my new goal is 25 • Realistic • Don’t set yourself up for failure (ex. 150 pushups in 60 seconds is extremely difficult, stick to a reasonable number) • Time-based • Set your personal goal-date (I will do this by January 1st)

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