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In this episode of the Warrior Mind Podcast I’m going to review the Six Dimensions of Wellness and why they’re important for personal success.

What is Wellness?

* Wellness is a conscious, self-directed and evolving process of achieving full potential.* Wellness is multi-dimensional and holistic (encompassing such factors as lifestyle, mental and spiritual well-being and the environment).* Wellness is positive and affirming.

The Six Dimensions of Wellness Model

 Developed by Dr. Bill Hettler, co-founder of the National Wellness Institute (NWI), this interdependent model, commonly referred to as the Six Dimensions of Wellness, provides the categories from which NWI derives its resources and services.

A Description of Each Dimension

OCCUPATIONAL

The occupational dimension recognizes personal satisfaction and enrichment in one’s life through work. At the center of occupational wellness is the premise that occupational development is related to one’s attitude about one’s work. Traveling a path toward your occupational wellness, you’ll contribute your unique gifts, skills, and talents to work that is both personally meaningful and rewarding.

You’ll convey your values through your involvement in activities that are gratifying for you. The choice of profession, job satisfaction, career ambitions, and personal performance are all important components of your path’s terrain.

Occupational wellness follows these tenets:

* It is better to choose a career which is consistent with our personal values, interests, and beliefs than to select one that is unrewarding to us.

* It is better to develop functional, transferable skills through structured involvement opportunities than to remain inactive and uninvolved.

PHYSICAL

The physical dimension recognizes the need for regular physical activity. Physical development encourages learning about diet and nutrition while discouraging the use of tobacco, drugs and excessive alcohol consumption. Optimal wellness is met through the combination of good exercise and eating habits. As you travel the wellness path, you’ll strive to spend time building physical strength, flexibility and endurance while also taking safety precautions so you may travel your path successfully, including medical self-care and appropriate use of a medical system. The physical dimension of wellness entails personal responsibility and care for minor illnesses and also knowing when professional medical attention is needed. By traveling the wellness path, you’ll be able to monitor your own vital signs and understand your body’s warning signs.

You’ll understand and appreciate the relationship between sound nutrition and how your body performs. The physical benefits of looking good and feeling terrific most often lead to the psychological benefits of enhanced self-esteem, self- control, determination and a sense of direction.

Physical wellness follows these tenets:

* It is better to consume foods and beverages that enhance good health rather than those which impair it.

* It is better to be physically fit than out of shape.

 SOCIAL

The social dimension encourages contributing to one’s environment and community. It emphasizes the interdependence between others and nature. As you travel a wellness path, you’ll become more aware of your importance in soci...