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"Health is a state of body. Wellness is a state of being." - J. Stanford
well-ness
-the state of being in good health, especially as an actively pursued goal.
We often think of wellness as eating right and getting exercise. Taking care of those 2 things are great steps towards being in good health but have you thought that there may be more to our well-being? Dr. Bill Hettler and the National Wellness Institute believe so.
They have broken down wellness into 6 dimensions: emotional, occupational, physical, social, intellectual, and spiritual.
As we learn more about wellness and explore more facets to our overall well-being, take a minute to read Erin Shifflett's thoughts on "Emotion, personified: What "Inside Out" gets right about mental health". Here's an excerpt from her article:
"The importance of Sadness and, indeed, the other less pleasant emotions such as Fear, Disgust and Anger, is highlighted multiple times throughout the film when their roles and functions are explained. Disgust’s job description includes keeping Riley safe by ensuring that she avoids things that could harm her (poison, for example). ... These three-dimensional representations of normal, healthy emotions that are often regarded as negative or harmful open the door to conversations about feelings which might otherwise be difficult to address. "
How can you get help with the UAA Student Health & Counseling Center?
How can you get help with the UAA Student Health & Counseling Center?
- Health Insurance - International students, graduate students, and Alaska residents have options for affordable healthcare. Open enrollment is going on now so sign up online or call 211 and ask for help signing up for insurance through the Marketplace.
- Student Health 101 Magazine - This is the perfect resource to peruse when thinking about your overall wellness. The topics cover so many different areas like sleep, eating, exercise, emotional health, and more. There are articles specific to UAA and articles shared from other universities, health professions, and students.
- Emergency Food Cache - The Student Health & Counseling Center can help students who are hungry and in need of food. Stop by their front desk to request a free food bag.
- Wellness Workshops - Check out the workshops going on around campus during the semester.
Boost your brain power!
Boost your brain power!
Take a break from the books and try this word search. It can be refreshing to take a break if you've been concentrating on one thing for too long.
How have you been working on your wellness?
How have you been working on your wellness?
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