HUSKY WELLNESS

PHYSICAL WELLNESS

Recognizing the need for physical activity, healthy foods, and sleep

• Chooses proactive steps to prevent illness, disease or other physical health concerns

• Makes nutritious, healthy dietary choices

• Maintains a healthy sleep schedule/routine

• Engages in regular physical activity and body movement

• Utilizes appropriate and healthy strategies to manage stress

• Makes healthy choices regarding alcohol, drugs, tobacco, sexual activity, etc.

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EMOTIONAL WELLNESS

Coping effectively with life and creating satisfying relationships

• Develops the ability to identify and share emotions and concerns with others

• Feels content most of the time

• Feels confident that there are people who care and support you

• Develops the ability to relax

• Utilizes appropriate stress management techniques successfully

• Develops ability to be resilient and ‘bounce back from adversity’

• Feels satisfied with self-identity

• Seeks assistance with any mental health concerns

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SOCIAL WELLNESS

Developing a sense of connection, belonging, and a well-developed support system

• Develops appropriate assertiveness and interpersonal skills

• Balances social, personal and recreational time

• Develops confidence to be authentic self in all situations

• Appropriately engages with other people of all ages and situations

• Establishes and maintains healthy relationships and social networks

• Values diversity and treats others with respect

• Sustains a supportive, positive network of friends and family

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ACADEMIC WELLNESS

Recognizing creative abilities and finding ways to expand knowledge and skills

• Develops critical and creative thinking skills

• Engages in open-minded approach to consider multiple perspectives of an issue

• Develops own ideas, viewpoints, and opinions based on objective criteria

• Challenges and questions the norm by taking a stance of curiosity

• Seeks experiences with new people, beliefs, and fields of study outside of personal comfort zone

• Develops self-awareness and clarifies personal values

• Engages in growth-mindset and reflective practices to keep brain stimulated

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CULTURAL WELLNESS

Understanding, awareness and intrinsic respect for aspects of diversity.

• Promotes and demonstrates respect and acceptance of all cultures

• Takes proactive approach to learning about own and others’ cultural, ethnic and racial backgrounds/identities

• Takes pride in cultural heritage

• Understands the historic impact and dynamic nature of one’s cultural identity

• Identifies and understands the impact of cultural background on one’s own life choices

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SPIRITUAL WELLNESS

Expanding a sense of purpose and meaning in life

• Discovers and clarifies goals toward life’s purpose

• Develops the ability to regularly engage in personal, reflective time

• Creates the time to reflect on the meaning of your life events and world events

• Identifies and acts in accordance with one’s sense of right and wrong

• Develops the ability to explain personal beliefs and life philosophy

• Acts with care and compassion for the welfare of others

• Practices forgiveness and empathy toward self and others

• Develops higher consciousness and awareness of self and other