PHYSICAL WELLNESS
Physical Wellness: a perception and expectation of physical health.
• Exercising regularly
• Eating properly
• Getting regular physical check-ups
• Avoiding the use of tobacco or illicit drugs
Corresponding Departments/Clubs on Campus: Athletics, Intramurals, Dining Services/Sodexo, Health Services, Cheerleading, Dance Team, GoJu Karate
SPIRITUAL WELLNESS
Spiritual Wellness: a positive perception of meaning and purpose in life.
• Being open to different cultures and religions
• Giving your time to volunteer or participate in community service activities
• Spending time defining personal values and ethics and making decisions that complement them
• Spending time alone in personal reflection
• Participating in spiritual activities
• Participating in activities that protect the environment
• Caring about the welfare of others and acting out of that care
Corresponding Departments/Clubs on Campus: Campus Ministry, Muslim Student Association, Christian Fellowship
SOCIAL WELLNESS
Social Wellness: a perception of having support available from family, friends, or co-workers in times of need and a perception of being a valued support provider.
• Being comfortable with and liking yourself as a person
• Interacting easily with people of different ages, backgrounds, races, lifestyles
• Contributing time and energy to the community
• Communicating your feelings
• Developing friendships
• Recognizing a need for “fun” time in your life
• Budgeting and balancing your time to include both responsibilities and relaxation
Corresponding Departments/Clubs: Residence Life, Athletics, Counseling Services, Student Activities, Student Government, Allies, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Black Student Union, Commuter Council, Latino Student Union, Culture of Life campaign
EMOTIONAL WELLNESS
Emotional Wellness: possession of a secure self-identity and a positive sense of self-regard; also the ability to cope with and/or improve unpleasant mood states.
• Keeping a positive attitude
• Being sensitive to your feelings and the feelings of others
• Learning to cope with stress
• Being realistic about your expectations and time
• Taking responsibility for your own behavior
• Dealing with your personal and financial issues realistically
• Viewing challenges as opportunities rather than obstacles
• Functioning independently but knowing when you need to ask for help
Corresponding Departments/Clubs: Counseling Services, Psychology Club, Campus Ministry, Financial Aid, Culture of Life campaign, Residence Life, Center for Student Success, Campus Security
INTELLECTUAL WELLNESS
Intellectual Wellness: the perception of being internally energized by an optimal amount of intellectually stimulating activity.
• Learning because you want to – not because you are told to. Doing the work assigned.
• Learning through varied experiences – reading, writing, sharing and exploration
• Observing what is around you
• Listening
• Finding applications for material learned in the classroom
• Staying current with world affairs/news
• Questioning
• Exposing yourself to new experiences (e.g. arts, theater)
Corresponding departments/clubs: Registrar, Academic Council, CIRCLE, Different Stages, Get Creative, American Chemical Society, Literary Society, Math Club, Nursing Student Union, Political Awareness, Tutoring Services
ENVIRONMENTAL WELLNESS
Environmental Wellness: the positive perception of the environment that one works and lives in.
• Ensuring your work environment and relationships are comfortable
• Being aware of the natural environment you live in
• Recognizing opportunities that lead you to new skills and acting on those opportunities
• Working to ensure the stability and longevity of our natural resources
Corresponding Departments/clubs: Residential life, MAGIC, Knight Radio, Habitat for Humanity
Occupational
Occupational Wellness: the development of creating a healthy balance between work and leisure activities. More specifically, preparing for work in which one will gain personal satisfaction and find enrichment through ones work.
• Having a good relationship with your co-workers
• Doing a job that is meaningful to you
• Living a life of learning and advancing professionally
Corresponding departments/clubs: Career Services, Student Government, Counseling Services, Delta Leadership Society, Graduate/continuing education
Source: http://www.vanderbilt.edu/studentrec/wellness/wellness-wheel/
