Student Wellness
The Office of Student Wellness develops, implements, and coordinates health and wellness education activity for the University community. The office is located in the Recreation and Fitness Center.
7 Dimensions of Wellness
Wellness
Wellness is a continuous process of self enhancement which depends upon
balancing the many aspects, or dimensions, of a person's life. The
Student Wellness Office at USI identifies these dimensions as
intellectual, emotional, social, environmental, spiritual, vocational,
and physical.
Wellness is a way of life; a process; an integration of body, mind, and spirit; a loving acceptance of self. Its outcome is helping you make informed choices about things that affect your well-being.
Intellectual
Intellectual well being involves ongoing education. This includes
attending seminars and workshops, reading, and expanding your awareness
of the world around you. Learning new things such as an exercise routine
or a new recipe can also be intellectually stimulating. Discussing new
ideas with people from unique and different backgrounds helps us advance
in all aspects of life.
Emotional
Emotional wellness can be defined as an awareness and acceptance of a
wide range of feelings in one's self and others. An emotionally well
person understands personal limitations and knows how to seek support
and assistance; an emotionally well person has the ability to form
satisfying relationships with others.
Social
Social wellness involves the appreciation for the uniqueness of others.
The social dimension can be expressed through activities such as
volunteer work, developing and maintaining friendships, joining
organizations and attending community events.
Environmental
Environmental wellness is the active process of defining your
relationship with the environment, ranging from your immediate
surroundings to the world around you. Actions to improve your
environment can be as complex as starting a recycling program in your
area or as simple as installing smoke detectors in your home or wearing
a seatbelt.
Spiritual
Spiritual wellness is a process of looking within and exploring one's
values and beliefs to discover a source of inner strength and serenity.
Inner peace is important in dealing with life changes and connecting
more harmoniously with the environment. An examination of human
existence often leads toward an understanding of a greater good.
Vocational
Vocational wellness entails the ability to integrate skills, interest,
and values which will heighten job satisfaction. It begins early in
one's experience as an individual continually evaluates interests,
goals, and attitudes. The result is an ability to identify a well work
environment. A well work environment is one that is safe, supportive,
and encourages personal growth.
Physical
The physical dimension includes exercise and proper nutrition in
addition to the development of responsible decisions concerning sexual,
alcohol, and drug behaviors. Enhancement of the physical dimension can
positively affect other areas. Participation in a broad range of
physical activities can improve one's physical well-being and strengthen
your social network. It can help to alleviate stress, increase
intellectual awareness, and keep you more alert throughout the day.
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