5K reflective
The Wellness Wheel
Instructions:
The Physical Section: Orange
I eat a balanced nutritional diet.
I exercise at least 3 times per week.
I choose to abstain from sex or sex is enjoyable and I practice safe sex.
I do not use alcohol or use in moderation, am a non-smoker and avoid street drugs.
I am generally free from illness.
I am a reasonable weight for my height.
The Finance/Occupation Section: Yellow
7. I have a solid balance between saving for the future and spending for the present
8. My beliefs/values surrounding money are harmonious with my behavior
9. What I am doing with work/school has purpose
10. I use money positively, e.g., little or no gambling or excessive massing of goods
11. I have a balance between work/school and the other areas of my life
12. I have financial plans for the future
The Intellectual Section: Blue
13. I have specific intellectual goals, e.g., learning a new skill, a specific major
14. I pursue mentally stimulating interests or hobbies.
15. I am generally satisfied with my education plan/vocation.
16. I have positive thoughts (a low degree of negativity and cynicism).
17. I would describe myself as a life long learner.
18. I commit time and energy to professional and self-development.
The Emotional Section: Red
19. I have a sense of fun and laughter.
20. I am able to feel and label my feelings.
21. I express my feelings appropriately.
22. I have a sense of control in my life and I am able to adapt to change.
23. I am able to comfort or console myself when I am troubled.
24. Others would describe me as emotionally stable.
The Social Section: Green
25. I am able to resolve conflicts in all areas of my life
26. I am aware of the feelings of others and can respond appropriately
27. I have at least three people with whom I have a close trusting relationship
28. I am aware of and able to set and respect my own and others boundaries
29. I have satisfying social interaction with others
30. I have a sense of belonging/not being isolated
The Spiritual Section: Purple
31. I practice meditation, pray or engage in some type of growth practice
32. I have a general sense of serenity
33. I have faith in a higher power 34. I have a sense of meaning and purpose in my life
35. I trust others and am able to forgive others and myself and let go
36. Principles/ethics/morals provide guides for my life
Action Planning Guide
Remember:
◦ Each person is unique
◦ There is no “right” or “wrong” wheel
◦ Responses will vary depending on age and stage of life
Consider the wheel you have created a source of feedback Feedback is something we can choose to use or ignore.
Reflection Paper Is a Formal Writing:
Should answer the below questions in detail using resources that you have used through out this course. You are welcome to add additional information you feel are important points to add to your reflective writing.
Which section of your wheel has the most color?
Which section of your wheel has the least color?
Where can you make changes?
Goal-setting
As a result of doing this assessment, I intend to improve my life balance by…
My first step will be… (be detailed and think through these goals)
Example:
I will share my plans with _____________ and will ask for their support by saying “________________________________.”
I will review my progress on . (Date)
If you feel you are doing this 100% of the time,
color in all of section 1. If you do this
60% of the time, color 60% of the section
Complete this for all 36 sections of the wheel