The Wheel of Wellness shown below is a model that can help you develop your Personal Wellness Plan.  The model is designed for people of all ages, because aiming for optimum health and well-being is beneficial over the life span.  The many components of the Wheel interact and overlap.  You are invited to click on each component to see a brief description of what it includes.  Consider which areas of your life could be enhanced.  Discuss each dimension with your counselor as a way of setting specific goals to facilitate changes in your life.   Note:  Adapted from The Wheel of Wellness, by J.M. Witmer;  T.J.Sweeney; and J.E. Myers, 1998, Greensboro, N.C..

Personal Walk with God Personal faith that includes prayer, worship, moral values and meaningful relationship with God  Return to Top Self-Direction Life task that enables an individual to direct and plan daily activities and pursue long-term goals  Return to Top Sense of Worth Includes acceptance of one's faults, appreciation of strengths and sense of significance  Return to Top Sense of Control Perceived self-control over behavior choices and management of emotional responses; assertiveness and mastery as age appropriate  Return to Top Realistic Beliefs Ability to discern the truth and reality of self and others; embracing realistic expectations; minimizing self-defeating and distorted beliefs  Return to Top Emotional Awareness and Coping Identification of and expression of a wide range of feelings; proper emotional communication  Return to Top Problem Solving and Creativity Includes effective problem solving skills; open to new and creative ideas; curiosity; desire to learn; lack of impulsivity  Return to Top Sense of Humor Capacity to see humor in self and others; proper use of humor to diffuse conflicts and ease stress  Return to Top Nutrition Regular efforts to eat healthy foods and maintain weights in an acceptable range  Return to Top Exercise Choosing an active lifestyle; exercising regularly to develop flexibility, strength and cardiovascular health  Return to Top Self-Care Includes consistently going for medical check ups' getting enough sleep; and not using illegal drugs  Return to Top Stress Management Ability to reduce stressors, such as not making too many commitments; utilizing beneficial relaxation methods  Return to Top Gender Identity Capacity to enjoy one's gender; being comfortable with one's gender; valuing relationships with men and women  Return to Top Cultural Identity Exploration and understanding of one's cultural and ethnic heritage; appreciation of cultural traditions; valuing relationships with those of different cultures  Return to Top Work Life task involving education; useful community activity; ability to gain financial reward and recognition for competent skills; academic achievement  Return to Top Leisure Life task consisting of recreational activities that promote social, physical, spiritual, and intellectual well-being  Return to Top Friendship Life task that incorporates meaningful connection with others; demonstrating compassion and service; developing a support network  Return to Top Love Life task that involves the formation of relationship that have stable mutual commitments, intimacy, trust and affection  Return to Top