In 2011 commit to movings towards a higher level of wellness! Wellness encompasses our whole being= mind, body, and spirit. Is there one area that is lacking in your quest for wellness?
Here are some tips for achieving each component of Wellness
1. Social wellness:
• Schedule a game night
• Watch a funny movie with friends
• Join an organization
• Do not gossip and become a good listener
2. Environmental wellness:
• Fix something that is broken
• Recycle
• Plant a tree
• Donate blood
• Donate food or clothes
3. Vocational or occupational wellness:
• Pursue continuing education opportunities
• Reflect on your career goals and aspirations each year
4. Spiritual wellness:
• Develop a life philosophy and live by it
• Practice compassion and acceptance
5. Emotional wellness:
• Smile as many times as you can in a day
• Adopt an attitude of optimism
6. Intellectual wellness:
• Learn a new language
• Take a workshop or course for a new skill or hobby
7. Physical wellness:
• Drink plenty of fluids
• Aim for 25-35 grams of fiber/day
• Aim for five servings of fruits and vegetables/day
• Wear your seat belt
• Get preventative exams
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