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DEFINING WELLNESS
Contrary to popular belief, wellness is not a new phenomenon, and it encompasses more than just physical health. Wellness can be traced back to the beginning of time. Greek people used to escape the troubles of life by going to the temples to get mediate and gain a sense of balance in their lives. There were several well-known philosophers that viewed wellness from a holistic perspective such as Aristotle and Hippocrates (Swarbrick, 2010).
There are varying definitions of wellness. However, all disciplines agree “that health is more than just the absence of disease, that health promotion and prevention of disease should be a top governmental and personal priority, and that each individual can and should strive to achieve a state of optimal functioning” (Kirkland, 2014).
Dr. Halbert Dunn is accredited for coining the term wellness which he discusses more in depth in his article entitled “High Level Wellness for Man and Society”. According to Dunn, wellness can be defined as individuals living the best quality of life that they can live.
However, Swarbrick suggests that “wellness is the process of creating and adapting patterns of behavior that lead to improved health in the wellness dimension. According to the Institute for Wellness and Recovery Initiative, there are eight dimensions of wellness which are physical, spiritual, social, intellectual, emotional/mental, occupational, environmental, and financial.
DEVELOPING A WELLNESS PLAN
The central idea of the program is to gain knowledge about what the employee desires in a wellness program. When the 2003 Medicare Prescription Drug Improvement and Modernization Act passed it gave pharmacist a chance to add medication therapy management MTM, disease management (DSM), and wellness services.
There are several steps to take in order to create a successful Wellness Plan. The first step is to understand the needs of the employees and the employer. Then "analyze the data and create a plan". The third step involves building the framework of the Wellness Plan. Last but not least, offer participants an incentive for participation.
While reviewing the term wellness, the rights of individuals with disabilities have to be evaluated. Health is perceived to be a factor that is determined by the individual, and the choices that they make. Health enthusiasts believe that the financial burden should solely be on the individual that is sick. However, disability falls under a different category than it since it is beyond factors that can be controlled by the individual. Therefore, the term health has to be redefined in order to accommodate everyone. The Disability Rights Movement emerged with an agenda "to remove social sigma and moral reprimand for sickness. Wellness initiatives, however, there can further marginalize people on the basis of health status by creating new categories of difference and reifying old ones that are economically and refine all ones that are economically and socially disabling" (Kirkland, 2014). Results reveal that further research in the area of disability as it relates to wellness to avoid being biased. In the United States, there are laws set in place to protect people from being discriminated against.
MY PERSONAL WELLNESS PLAN
1. My goal is to lose 30 pounds and 6 months, to practice making healthier food choices, and incorporate cardio exercise and walking regular into my schedule.
2. I plan to eat 3 meals a day with two healthy snacks. Try to start meal prepping at least two days a week. Dedicate at least two days a week to exercise for at least 30 minutes a day.
3. The meal that I eat on a daily basis very however they are very similar to for breakfast to boil eggs for snack gummy bears for dinner fried chicken and green beans to drink water in to start of the week. My future diet plan consist of continue to eat to boil eggs for breakfast yogurt for snack for dinner grilled chicken with a vegetable and drink only water. 4. I won't allow myself one cheat day per week. I will keep my friends and family abreast of my plan, so they can hold me accountable for my actions.
HOW TO ADDRESS THE BARRIERS Menapace discusses several challenges to help people achieve their goal. The first barrier is to help the participant build confidence. Then help the participant set realistic goals. Next is to help motivate participants. Last but not least, make sure that the participants have to be dedicate the time and be committed to help overcome their challenges
References Bright, D. R., Terrell, S. L., Rush, M. J., Kroustos, K. R., Stockert, A. L., Swanson, S. C., & DiPietro, N. A. (2012). Employee attitudes toward participation in a work site-based health and wellness clinic. http://jpp.sagepub.com.proxy1. ncu.edu/content/25/5/530.full.pdf+html Swarbrick, Peggy (2010). "Defining Wellness." Words of Wellness, 3(7). Kirkland, Anna. (2014). “What Is Wellness Now?” Journal of Health Politics, Policy and Law, 39(5). Menapace, J. (2013). Top 4 Barriers that help coaches help people overcome. Retrieved from: https://www.webmdhealthservices.com/behavior-change/top-4-barriers -that-health-coaches-help-people-overcome/ Nash, D.B. (2015). Worksite Wellness: Culture and Controversy. Journal of Healthcare Management/American College of Healthcare Executives, 60(5), 316-318. Young Entrepreneur Council. (2012). 4 Steps to implement a successful employee wellness program.
