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Wellness

Wellness is a multidimensional state of being that describes the process of becoming aware of and making choices toward a more positive existence. In order to be well it takes much more than nutrition and physical activity. True wellness is a full integration of all of the following states of wellness: physical, emotional, intellectual, occupational, environmental, social, and wholeness, meaning and connection. Each one of these dimensions interacts in a way that influences our own quality of life.

• Physical – Is the ability to maintain an active and healthy lifestyle. It is comprised of the understanding and recognition that our behaviors have a significant influence on our quality of life. Healthy habits like regular exercise and a balanced diet should be reinforced, while destructive habits such as abusing tobacco, drugs, and alcohol should be avoided.
• Emotional – Is the ability to understand yourself and cope with challenges life can confront you with. It encourages you to acknowledge and express feelings (anger, fear, sadness, stress, hope, love, joy, etc) in an appropriate and productive manner.
• Intellectual – Is the ability to use information effectively for personal, family, and career development. Involves the desire to continually learn and improve one’s skills, in order to reach one’s goals.
• Occupational - Is the ability to attain personal satisfaction from our career endeavors while also maintaining a work-life balance. It is comprised of aspects of wellness that help you achieve a balance between work and leisure in a way that positively impacts the society that you live in and the organization that you work for.
• Environmental - Is the ability to be environmentally conscious and responsible in a way that promotes the standard of living in the community around you.  
• Social – Is the ability to create meaningful relationships with family, friends, and coworkers. It is comprised of ways to successfully interact with the people and environment around you.
• Wholeness, Meaning and Connection – Is the ability to live a harmonious and peaceful life. It provides direction and enables one to grow, learn, and meet challenges.