8 DIMENSIONS OF WELLNESS - using resources to expand knowledge
and improve skills
1. EMOTIONAL
- developing skills and strategies to cope with
stress
- being aware of accepting one's own feelings
and the feelings of others
- experiencing self-esteem and appreciating
one's life
- paying attention to, expressing and
managing one's emotions appropriately
- managing stress and dealing with difficult
decisions effectively
2. OCCUPATIONAL/CAREER
- personal satisfaction and enrichment derived
from one's work
- Preparing for and entering work that is
consistent with one’s personal interests and
values
- gaining satisfaction from work that is
personally enriching and rewarding
- expanding and evolving one's skills and
interests throughout life
3. INTELLECTUAL
- recognizing creative abilities finding ways to
expand knowledge and skills
- engaging one's mind in creative and
stimulating activities
- adapting to changes, new information,
differing perceptions and approaches
4. ENVIRONMENTAL
- good health by occupying pleasant,
stimulating environments that support
well-being
- acting with recognition of the
interdependence of self, society and
natural the environment
- accepting personal and social
responsibility for promoting ecological
well-being
- making environmentally sound choices
concerning the workplace, home and
neighborhood
-Maintaining home/work/ study space in
a way that supports success
5. FINANCIAL
- satisfaction with current and future
financial situations
- obtaining, managing, and maintaining
finances
- paying bills allocating finances
appropriately
- healthy relationship with money
6. SOCIAL
- developing a sense of connection and
a well-developed support system
- pursuing satisfying relationship with others
- respecting differences of other groups and
individuals
- engaging in effective ways of resolving
conflicts
- contributing to the common welfare of the
community
- recognizing that oneself and society are
independent
- understanding of personal and social identity
with larger community
7. PHYSICAL
- Recognizing the need for physical activity,
diet, sleep and nutrition.
- pursuing healthy safe practices in areas of
exercise, sleep, nutrition and sexuality
- engaging in self-care behavior which
promotes thriving and prevents illness/diseases
8. SPIRITUAL
- search for meaning and propose in the
human experience
- values towards meaning and purpose in life
- respecting life's progression and significance
- developing trust, integrity, accountability and
ethical approach in life
- understanding personal and social identity
(SOGIE)
WHO GLOBAL RECOMMENDATIONS 02
ON PHYSICAL ACTIVITY FOR HEALTH
5-17 YEARS OLD - Children and young
people aged 5-17 years old should
accumulate at least 60 minutes of
moderate to vigorous intensity physical
activity daily.
Physical activity of amounts greater than
60 minutes daily will provide additional
health benefits.
Most of daily physical activity should be
aerobic. Vigorous intensity activities
should be incorporated, including those
that strengthen muscle and bone, at
least 3 times a week.
18-64 YEARS OLD - For adults of this age
group, physical activity includes
recreational or leisure-time physical
activity, transporation (e.g. walking or
cycling), occupational (i.e. work),
household chores, play games, sports or
planned exercise, in the context of daily,
family and community activities.
Adults aged 18-64 years old should do at
least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity
aerobic physical activity throughout the
week.
Or at least 75 minutes of vigorous-
intensity aerobic physical activity
throughout the week.
For additional health benefits, adults
should increase their moderate-intensity
aerobic physical activity to 300 minutes
per week or engage in vigorous-intensity
aerobic physical activity
65 YEARS OLD AND ABOVE