Wellness is an active process through which people become aware of, and make choices toward, a more successful existence.
It is an ongoing process that involves personal time and commitment. Traditional wellness activities focus on basic physical fitness and nutrition. A person is considered well if they are free of illness or disease.
While physical wellness is important, it is only one of eight dimensions of wellness. When one dimension is strong, it strengthens and positively affects the other dimensions.
Introducing "CampusWell," a new online wellness magazine just for Delta students. Tips on nutrition, mental health, personal finance and much more. Just go to deltacollege.campuswell.com. Check back every Wednesday for new content. And don't forget to download the app for news on the go!
Meeting online every Friday at 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
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Cafe' Connection is facilitated by Heather Bradford, SJDC Counselor/Professor and will be joined by Active Minds Chapter leaders who are students just like you!
Meetings will take place at 1:30 pm on the first and third Wednesdays of the month. Open to all SJDC students
Fall 2024 Meetings
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There are 8 Dimensions of Wellness: Emotional, Environmental, Financial, Intellectual, Occupational, Physical, Social and Spiritual. Addressing all eight dimensions of wellness in our lives builds a holistic sense of wellness and fulfillment.
Emotional wellness addresses awareness and acceptance of our own feelings and the feelings of others. This dimension involves feeling positive and enthusiastic about life and ourselves, and being comfortable with self- expression. Emotional wellness is paying attention to self-care, relaxation, stress reduction, and the development of inner resources.
Environmental wellness refers to one’s relationship to their surroundings that affect humans’ wellness. It refers to living in harmony with earth by becoming aware of one’s interactions with nature and environment and the impact such interactions have.
Financial wellness is your relationship with money and skills in managing resources, as well as your ability to make good consumer choices and seek out appropriate financial opportunities.
Intellectual wellness encourages continued learning, problem-solving and creativity. This dimension involves improving verbal skills, showing interest in scientific discoveries, awareness of social and political issues and reading books, magazines, and newspapers. It also involves engaging in creative and stimulating mental activities. Intellectual wellness is using the resources available to expand your knowledge, improve your sills and increase your potential.
Occupational wellness is one’s attitude about work and career. This dimension involves preparing for and participating in work that provides personal satisfaction and life enrichment, and feeling comfortable and confident in the workplace and managing stress. Occupational wellness is being in a work environment where you accommodate each other’s weakness and strengths as well as your own.
Physical wellness encourages participation in regular physical activities that improve cardiovascular endurance, flexibility and muscular strength. It also involves engaging in healthy activities that benefit your body such as nutritious eating and exercise. Physical wellness means living responsibly and taking care of your body.
Social wellness involves contributing to the human and physical environment for the betterment of the community. This dimension encourages taking an active part in improving the community in which we live and the world in general, by supporting a healthy living environment and initiating better communication with others. Social wellness is developing healthy relationships with those around you.
Spiritual wellness addresses values and ethics and the degree to which our actions are consistent with these values. This dimension involves seeking meaning and purpose in human existence and being in-tune to your personal growth. Spiritual wellness enhances the connection between your mind and body.
International AIDS Awareness Month
International HIV/AIDS Alliance
www.aidsalliance.org
National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention (3D) Month
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
www.samhsa.gov/blog/national-impaired-driving-prevention-month
Safe Toys and Gifts Month
Prevent Blindness America
www.preventblindness.org
December 1 (same date annually)
World AIDS Day
HIV.gov
www.hiv.gov
December 1 – 7 (first full week of December)
National Hand Washing Awareness Week
Henry the Hand Foundation
www.henrythehand.com
December 1 – 7
National Influenza Vaccination Week
www.cdc.gov/flu/nivw/
December 5 (same date annually)
International Volunteer Day
United Nations Volunteers
www.unv.org
December 10 (same date annually)
Human Rights Day
United Nations Human Rights
www.ohchr.org
