What dimension of wellness involves your ability to form and maintain healthy relationships with others?

As Liz mentioned in last month’s blog post on the six dimensions of wellness, “Wellness is not just about the physical or emotional aspect of one’s life. In order to remain actively engaged to the mind, body and spirit, and to say you are reducing the risk of disease, you must incorporate all of the dimensions of wellness into your life.”

Social wellness is important and vital for our overall well – being. Social wellness involves relationships and social interaction with other individuals. It is important to practice and participate in social wellness through all stages of life in order to develop and maintain healthy relationships and friendships. Individuals who are socially healthy have the means and skills to be social in various settings and have the confidence to be social in any situation that involves people. Today, social wellness can be more and more difficult to achieve due to technology and social media. However, it is vital we give social wellness positive attention. Studies have proven that social relationships have just as much impact on physical well – being as other wellness factors, such as, physical activity, overweight / obesity, high blood pressure, high blood sugar, heart disease and smoking.

Social wellness can be achieved by:

– Playing cards, darts, Wii bowling with one person or a group of people

– Attending exercise classes regularly

– Volunteering

– Attending church every week

– Shopping with a friend

– Taking a walk

– Joining a club, such as an adult coloring club or gardening club

– Writing a letter to a family member or friend

– Meeting someone for coffee or ice cream

As a gardener myself, I love this description of social wellness:

“Cultivating social wellness is like keeping a flower garden—it takes intention, energy, time, care and effort—and is an ongoing process that requires attention throughout our entire life. It is important to choose a proper plot, carefully prepare the soil, plant the best seeds, and be sure to provide plenty of water and nutrients. In gardening, as in relationships, providing protection from bad weather and regularly weeding out negativity helps to ensure continued growth and beautiful blossoms for a lifetime!” – Optimum Performance Institute

Contributed By: Andrea Doster (Wellness Assistant)

Posted on August 13, 2017
Filed Under: General

What dimension of wellness involves your ability to form and maintain healthy relationships with others?
The goal of the 4 Dimensions of Wellness Web site is to serve as a self-help center for the Edwards workforce and community. The campaign initiative is designed to establish a proactive, healthy, and war-fit Team Edwards by focusing on Spiritual, Emotional, Physical and Social wellness support.

Spiritual Wellness
Spiritual strength is that force that drives us to make sacrifices for others, our nation, and the greater good. It may come from religious faith, heritage, experience within our community, influence of role models, or other sources of inspiration.

Emotional Wellness
Emotional wellness refers to building an awareness of and accepting one's feelings and moods. It includes finding ways to encourage positive thinking and acceptance of oneself.

Physical Wellness
Physical wellness includes expanding your knowledge about your lifestyle and how food, good nutrition and physical activity can be an integral part of your lifestyle.

Social Wellness
Social wellness entails being cognizant of the impact you and your actions have on your community, the society and nature.

What dimension of wellness involves your ability to form and maintain healthy relationships with others?

Spiritual Wellness
- Do you set aside time in your day for prayer, meditation, or personal time?
- Do you set aside time in your day for relaxation/quiet time?

Emotional Wellness
- Are you able to make decisions/complete activities with minimum stress/worry?
- Is there something you are looking forward to?

Physical Wellness
- Do you participate regularly (min 3X/week) in an aerobic activity?
- Do you get adequate and satisfying sleep, and wake up refreshed?
- Do you need to work on issues related to tobacco, alcohol, or nutrition?

Social Wellness
- Do you set aside and plan time to be with your family and friends?
- Do you feel that your relationships are positive and rewarding?
- Are you involved in group activities or hobbies?

If you answer "no" to any of these questions, the resources listed on the right may help.

What are the 5 dimensions of wellness?

There are five main aspects of personal health: physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and intellectual. In order to be considered "well," it is imperative for none of these areas to be neglected.

Which dimension of health refers to the ability to build relationship and interact with the people surround you?

Social. The social dimension of health refers to our ability to make and maintain meaningful relationships with others. Good social health includes not only having relationships but behaving appropriately within them and maintaining socially acceptable standards.

Which dimensions of wellness that relates to maintaining a healthy body and seeking care when needed?

Physical wellness relates to maintaining a healthy body and seeking care when needed. Physical health is attained through exercise, eating well, getting enough sleep and paying attention to the signs of illness and getting help when needed.

What are the 4 dimensions of wellness and define each?

According to the World Health Organization, the four dimensions of wellness – social, physical, spiritual and intellectual – are all intertwined and can affect each other. It is not simply an absence of illness. Integrating the four dimensions can help you develop a personalized plan to live life more completely.