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While the Wellness Center\u2019s Counseling and Wellness Services<\/strong> are available Monday \u2013 Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for counseling, consultation, and referral needs, via phone or through Zoom, we wanted to share additional resources that may be beneficial. Wednesday, Oct. 7, we will discuss wellness. As we continue our way through the Fall semester, it is a great time to focus on our wellness and find ways we can integrate wellness activities into our daily routines. Wellness can be defined in many different ways. The National Wellness Institute<\/a> (NWI) defines wellness as \u201can active process through which people become aware of, and make choices toward, a more successful existence.” The following resources from the National Wellness Institute highlight six dimensions of wellness and ways for us to attend to these various areas of wellness in a holistic encompassing lifestyle. Link to a flyer about the Six Dimensions of Wellness<\/a>.<\/p>\n By applying the Six Dimensional model, a person becomes aware of the interconnectedness of each dimension and how they contribute to healthy living. This holistic model explains:<\/p>\n Guidelines for a Wholeness Reflection Exercise<\/a>.<\/p>\n During the 2018 National Wellness Conference, keynote speaker Dr. Joel Bennett discussed the “Audacity of Wholeness” and asked participants to complete the wholeness exercise AND share their experience with others. Both steps (internal reflection and safe sharing) are key. As part of this exercise, participants watched the message from Howie Mandel linked below.<\/p>\n Please feel free to share these instructions with others.<\/p>\n 1) Download and Complete the Wholeness Reflection Exercise. Link to a Wellness Focus Survey Tool<\/a>.<\/p>\n Use the NWI\u2019s Wellness Focus Survey to assess a person\u2019s level of fulfillment in each of the Six Dimensions of Wellness:<\/p>\n \n Link to 5 Steps to a Stress Free Peak Performance<\/a>.<\/p>\n These tools will help you take a look into each dimension of wellness and allow you to brainstorm ways to integrate wellness practices into your daily routine. Click here<\/a> to further explore the resources available from the National Wellness Institute.<\/p>\n
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\n2) Share the exercise with a friend or colleague.
\n3) Click here<\/a> to watch Howie Mandel’s video and ask your friend to do so as well.
\n4) Take turns sharing your thoughts.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n\n