Wellness Continuum: The Seven Dimensions Of Health

Maintaining good health is what keeps the body going. It may seem simple, but having a high level of wellness is much more complex than just eating right and working out. Consistently making benefitual decisions in all aspects of life is necessary for achieving optimal health. Health can be measures by the Illness-Wellness Continuum, a scale that ranges from pre-mature death to high-level wellness. By using the seven dimensions of health, I can safely assume I would fall just under vibrant health. My physical health has always been a significant part of my life. Years of dancing established in me a sense of responsibility for my body and its functions. Yoga, biking on the beach, and taking walks in the woods keeps me operating properly. Besides the occasional ice cream cone, I prefer to fill my diet

with fruits, vegetables, and meats. Being a longtime babysitter has given me to jovial job of consistently creating nutrious recipes. Starting college has put intellectual health at an all time high. Taking college level classes, especially ones in subject I am inadequate in, gives me the ability to assimilate new skills and ideals. I am enthusiastically open minded to the criticism and challenges my professors will present. My psychological health is one of weakest points of wellness. At the age of nine I was diagnostic with bipolar depression and chronic anxiety. When I was younger it caused me to be temporarily taken out of school for periods of time due to the tics and panic attacks I had developed. Although growing up with these disorders was nightmarish, I’ve learned techniques to not let it hinder me from living my life. My strong spiritual health helps combat my anxiety. I have a firm believe in God and that his energy can be felt throughout nature. Meditation,

crystals, and pray bring me a sense of comfort in my everyday life.

My social health is a little lacking. My hectic schedule keeps me from seeing my friends often, but I’m at peace with that. I have strong relationships within my family, my boyfriend and his family, and the family I work with. Plus, I have the most affectionate little puppy in the world! Being blessed enough to nanny for the family I do has positively boosted my occupational health. They treat me as if I was there own child and always look out for my best interest. Having such astonishing support at my work place greatly benefits my environmental health. I also get the ability to take classes in a comfortable environment since they are online. For the future, I will continue to work on my psychological health. Although I come far from that depression young girl, small things such as long bridge, huge crowds, and small elevators can still bring me close to having a panic attack. I will also work on my social health by being more open to creating new friendships. I have a long way to go to achieve the most high levels of wellness, but with time and a conscious effect I will get there decision at a

time.