Boys,
Today we are physically adjusting. We have withheld a rather significant amount of insulin simply so we can go to sleep tonight without battling lows. Hopefully, tonight we won't have to wake anyone to eat which perpetuates the problem of maintaining a routine.
So let's talk about starting your Path to Eagle scrapbook.
Here's a very rough draft of what will eventually be a 12x12 digital scrapbook page:
Your ticket to Hippo time (wii u + tea time) each night is one sentence about each aspect of wellness relating it to yourself including the umbrella topic of 'genkiness' totaling nine sentences.
The following information was taken from University of Pittsburgh's "Eight dimensions of wellness" page and is consistent with what I've been teaching you from memory:
Physical Wellness
The ability to maintain a healthy quality of life that allows us to get through our daily activities without undue fatigue or physical stress. The ability to recognize that our behaviors have a significant impact on our wellness and adopting healthful habits (i.e., routine medical exams, immunizations, a balanced diet, daily exercise, etc.) while avoiding destructive habits (i.e. tobacco, drugs, alcohol, etc.) will lead to optimal Physical Wellness.
Examples
- Exercise 5 days/week
- 10,000 steps/day
- Get 8 hours of sleep each night
- Use seat belts, helmets, other protective gear
- Eat vegetables & fruit daily
- Practice safe sex
On Campus Examples
- Join an intramural team
- Exercise at the “Pete”
- Complete AlcoholEDU
At Student Health Service
- Sign up for QUIT Program
- Get HPV and Flu Vaccine
- Annual PAP exam
- Travel Physical
- “Know your numbers!”
- Schedule time with the Dietician
- Schedule at PT session
- Attend Injury Prevention workshop
- Complete self health assessment
- Attend workshop on self-care
- Get HIV and STD screening
- Attend weight-loss program
Emotional Wellness
The ability to understand ourselves and adequately cope with the challenges life brings. Emotional wellness encompasses optimism, self-esteem, self-acceptance and the ability to share feelings. Emotional wellness is a dynamic state that fluctuates frequently with your other six dimensions.
Examples
- Cultivate an optimistic attitude
- Seek and provide support
- Learn time management skills
- Practice stress management techniques
- Learn to breathe deeply
- Attend a Late Night programming event
At Counseling Center & on campus
- Yoga at the Stress Free Zone
- Meditation at the Stress Free Zone
- Attend workshops
- Get a chair massage
Intellectual Wellness
Life-long learning through your formal education and informal life experiences. It is the ability to open your mind to new ideas and experiences, improve your skills and seek challenges.
Examples
- Read a book, not required
- Attend financial planning workshop
- Attend a political event
- Study abroad
- Attend seminars on campus
- Visit the museum
Social Wellness
The ability to successfully interact with people in our world, participating in and feeling connected to your community. Social well-being is enhanced by establishing supportive social networks through meaningful relationships with family, friends and colleagues.
Examples
- Attend Pitt athletic events
- Donate blood
- Organize/participate in a fundraiser
- Join a Pitt club
- Celebrate Responsibly!
- Volunteer in community event
Occupational Wellness
Recognizes personal satisfaction and enrichment in one’s life through work. The choice of profession, career ambitions and personal performance are all important components in seeking occupational wellness.
Examples
- Schedule with CDO
- Schedule with SEPA
- Attend career fair
- Update your resume yearly
- Attend career-planning workshops
Environmental Wellness
Awareness of the unstable state of the earth and the effects of your daily habits on the physical environment. It includes the ability to promote measures that improve the standard of living and quality of health in our environment.
Examples
- Reduce, Reuse, Recycle!!
- Re-useable water bottles
- Bike/walk to class
- Participate in campus clean-up activities
Spiritual Wellness
The ability to establish peace and harmony in our lives. It is expanding our sense of purpose and meaning in life.
Examples
- Attend a UPAC service
- Volunteer – i.e. PMADD
Financial Wellness
The ability to live within one’s means; to be prepared for short-term and long-term financial emergencies.
Examples
- Schedule an appointment with the University’s Financial Aid Office
- Attend a FREE late night social
GAMBATTE!
-mom
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