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July | August 2014

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When people have insight into the state of their wellness, they can set goals to improve areas they feel motivated to change. COMPONENTS OF A WELLNESS MODEL Each wellness model may be slightly different, but all usually address three main areas of health: physical, mental, and spiritual (see graphic at right). As a person contemplates what he needs in life, the wellness model adapts to include areas he views as important. There is no fixed way to develop a wellness model. Each person, and therefore each model, will be different. Questions are developed around each wellness area and the answers are used to inventory a person's current state of wellness. When people have insight into the state of their wellness, they can set goals to improve areas they feel motivated to change. The following section breaks wellness into six key areas, and provides questions for exploration. Physical Wellness The health and fitness of the physical body are important to wellness. Some strategies to explore in this category are exercise, nutrition, relaxation, and sleep. Sample questions include: • Do I have a basic understanding of nutrition and do I recognize the nutritional needs of my body? • Is my diet nutritious and filled with whole foods like vegetables, fruits, lean proteins, and whole grains? How can I improve the nutritional content of my diet? • Do I avoid highly processed foods high in sugar, salt, or chemical additives or do I eat these foods only in moderation? What foods might I eliminate from my diet to improve my health? I t p a y s t o b e A B M P C e r t i f i e d : w w w. a b m p . c o m / g o / c e r t i f i e d c e n t r a l 39 • Do I consume alcohol only in low-risk quantities? • Does my body receive the vitamins and nutrients it needs for optimal function? How can I ensure that I get the vitamins and nutrients I need? • Is tobacco or another addictive substance affecting my health? What actions can I take to eliminate addictive substances from my life? • Do I participate in regular exercise that builds balance, coordination, endurance, flexibility, and strength? What type of exercise plan might I adopt to ensure my body's health? • Do I maintain a regular sleep schedule that ensures my body receives no less than seven hours of sleep per night? • Do I use relaxation strategies regularly to combat stress and revitalize my body? What improvements might I make in this area? • Do I receive regular medical checkups? Do I participate in personal self- care and monitoring of physical symptoms that might be warning signs of diseases or conditions? S p ir it u a l D o m a i n P h ys i ca l D o m a i n M e n t a l / E m o ti o n a l Do m a i n Humor, Meaning, Play, Relationships Emotional Intelligence, Good Decisions, New Knowledge Appearance, Fitness, Lifestyle Habits, Management, Nutrition, Stress

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