Wellness, Visions, Goals

Question 1

What is Wellness?

Answer 1

Take care of yourself and reach your potential by understanding the interconnectedness of each aspect of your life

Question 2

What are the aspects of Wellness?

Answer 2

Emotional, Environmental, Financial, Intellectual, Occupational, Physical, Social, Spiritual

Question 3

Emotional (Wellness Wheel)

Answer 3

Have a positive attitude, high self-esteem, a strong sense of self, and the ability to recognize and share a wide range of feelings with other in a constructive way

Question 4

Environmental (Wellness Wheel)

Answer 4

Be aware of the interactions between the environment, community, and yourself and behave in ways that care for each of these responsibly

Question 5

Financial (Wellness Wheel)

Answer 5

Live within your means and learn to manage your finances for the short and long term

Question 6

Intellectual (Wellness Wheel)

Answer 6

Be open to new ideas, be creative, think critically, and seek out new challenges

Question 7

Occupational (Wellness Wheel)

Answer 7

Seek to have a career that is interesting, enjoyable, meaningful, and that contributes to the larger society.

Question 8

Physical (Wellness Wheel)

Answer 8

Take care of your body for optimal health and functioning

Question 9

Social (Wellness Wheel)

Answer 9

Build personal relationships with others, deal with conflict appropriately, and connect to a positive social

Question 10

Spiritual (Wellness Wheel)

Answer 10

Find meaning in life events, demonstrate individual purpose, and live a life that reflects your values and beliefs

Question 11

What is a wellness vision?

Answer 11

A vision is a compelling statement of who you are and what healthy behaviors you want to do consistently

Question 12

Why is it important to have a wellness vision?

Answer 12

It is aspirational and takes the best of what is now and carries them forward then comes from a place of strength rather than problem solving in order to change the things that you want to become part of your life

Question 13

What is the difference between a vision and a goal?

Answer 13

A vision includes aspects of who you are and who you want to become within your overall wellness and a goal are the specific, measurable actions that are put in place that relate to your vision in order to reach that version of self in a timely matter

Question 14

What is the difference between “outcome goals” and behavioral goals? Why does it matter? What is the relationship between “outcome goals” and “behavioral goals”

Answer 14

An outcome goal is when you focus on the results. For example, someone on a diet may want to lose five pounds. The problem with an outcome goal is that it is, to at least some degree, outside of your control. The dieter may be retaining water or gaining muscle. While the impact of external factors is arguable, the point is that there is indeed something else at play. This setback due to an external force too often leads to a cycle of frustration, negative thinking, and possibly defeat.
Behavioral goals isolate your actions from outside influence. A behavioral goal is solely focused on what you, and only you, are doing. To hone in on your behavioral goal, think of your outcome goal, and then ask yourself, what would it take for you to achieve this goal? What do you have to do to make it happen? Actions are your behavioral goals. (keep outcome goals in the back of mind, and measure success by behavioral goals)

Question 15

What are the aspects of a SMART goal?

Answer 15

Specific, Measurable, Actions, Related (visions/values), Timely/Timebound

Question 16

why do each of the SMART goal aspects make a difference to successfully working towards wellness goals?

Answer 16

The time period for expected changes, the specific direction of change that is expected, and how the change will be measured. Objectives must be realistic and appropriate, precise in defining the behavior to be changed, and measurable in terms of health outcomes