It is looking at the whole person, not just their blood pressure, body fat, exercise behavior or what a person had for lunch. It involves physical, social, emotional, occupational, spiritual, and intellectual dimensions. If one imagines each aspect as a spoke on a wheel, Wellness helps a person extend the physical, social, occupational, and intellectual aspects out as far as they can be developed and practiced. Therefore, a wellness mindset seeks to grow in each dimension, not just one, so that the wheel rolls smoothly. The safer and more supported an individual feels within an organization, the more likely she will develop higher levels of wellness.
Healthy patterns develop in increments, rather than all at once.
Health risk reduction and prevention or alleviation of illness are not identical to wellness enhancement. Optimal health is achieved by accomplishing both. The EAW wellness program recognizes that each individual is not equally motivated to seek personal changes in his level of health and well being. To strengthen the coordination and delivery of our wellness program. Increase awareness of relevant wellness issues through enhancing our educational materials, web linkages, workshops and presentations and marketing techniques.