LifeStyle

Lifestyle Essay Most of us think in terms of illness, and assume that wellness indicates the absence of illness. To me wellness involves giving good care to your physical self, using your mind constructively, expressing your emotions effectively, being creatively involved with those around you, and being concerned about your physical, psychological and spiritual environment. Wellness means more than not being sick; it means taking steps to prevent illness and to lead a richer, more balanced, and more satisfying life. The physical dimension of wellness deals with the functional operation of the body and involves health related components of physical fitness. Some days this semester I have not been able to make it to the gym to do my routine workout, but on the days that I can not make it I have found other ways to incorporate physical activity into my daily schedule. I have increased the intensity levels in my housework; I have spent at least 30 minutes every day doing strenuous yard work, and walking or jogging with my puppy everyday also keeps me physically active. The only change in my diet since the beginning of the semester was an increase in fiber in my diet. I am still maintaining my wei

I do except that being a Pediatric Nurse will bring even more joys to my life as I see the smiles of beautiful children every day. there is always something that happens in my life or even someone else"tms life that causes me to laugh. Well I have no problems in that area, being that I have to study everyday since I am in college. Every day you are bombard with so much from this world and if you do not have an outlet or a way to deal with stress, this world can literally drive you crazy. And I just like being around other people especially those from different culture backgrounds because my craving for information is fulfilled. Social wellness involves the ability to get along with others and to appreciate the uniqueness of others. You know that saying "A mind is a terrible thing to waste" and if you don"tmt use your mind it will atrophy. The environmental dimension of wellness deals with preservation of natural resources as well as protection of plant and animal wildlife. The intellectual dimension of wellness involves the use of your mind. ght, however from my body fat analysis I am at the normal BMI for women my age but I still have a plan of attack to decrease even more body fat. However the career field that I am pursuing will not minimize my stress levels, it will raise it more than ever. After my results from the flexibility test, I have religiously incorporated even more stretching into my daily routine. I do participate in this dimension by recycling, limiting the use of pesticides. My faith helps me to identify my purpose in life; helps me to learn how to experience love, joy, peace and fulfillment. Social connections provide comfort and support to me.