Whole-Person Wellness for Vital Living: Part Five
New subscribers can read Parts One through Four of this five-part series on wellness by SFA author Jan Montague, MGS, by clicking on "Whole-Person Wellness for Vital Living." That link will provide you with details on: (1) the history, theory, and practice of wellness, especially as applied to older adults; (2) references and recommended reading related to the series, and (3) biographical information on our author. Today, Ms. Montague winds up this invigorating series on a highly inspirational note!
Nurture a wellness state of mind
Following are some positive thoughts and resources that can help you use wellness to light the path of your personal journey through life.
Personal Wellness Involves:
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Self-Responsibility
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Optimism
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Self-Directed Approach
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Self-Efficacy
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Choices
Whole-Person Wellness Facts:
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Whole-person wellness is the integration of an individual's multiple dimensions into positive beliefs and meaningful activities.
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Wellness is relative to the individual.
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The process and attainment are behavior specific.
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Wellness has nothing to do with age.
(Montague, Eippert & Associates, 2005-2006)
Wellness Promotes:
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Concepts of moderation, rather than excesses;
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Balance among various facets of life activity;
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The importance of a personal role in shaping one's health;
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Providing a broad framework for the integration of activities to enhance human functioning and quality of life;
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The pursuit of individual efforts and to be as healthy as possible in the areas of physical, mental, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual health.
(Planning Wellness: Getting Off to a Good Start, Larry S. Chapman, MPH)
Wellness:
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Is a Choice
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Is a Way of Life
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Is a Process
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Is an Efficient Channeling of Energy
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Is the Integration of Body, Mind, and Spirit
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Is the Loving Acceptance of Yourself
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Is the Artful Balance of Purposefully Blending Body, Mind, and Spirit.
(Wellness Workbook, Ryan, Travis, 1988)
The Whole-Person Wellness Model Integrates Six Essential Dimensions of Wellness:

Promote Personal Wellness Today by Performing These Simple Exercises:


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