Physical wellness consists of recognizing the need for physical activity, healthy foods, and sleep, as well as preventing illness and injury or managing chronic health conditions.
Goals for your Physical Wellness
Understand how and why your body works
Feel comfortable with your physical appearance
Make informed choices about your body and sexuality
Feel competent at physical activities
Develop well-balanced and healthy eating habits
Become a responsible drinker or a non-drinker
Become aware of how a lack of sleep, stress, and non-activity affect your body
Become aware of how food, beverages, drugs, chemicals, additives, and caffeine affect your body
Engage in regular movement to improve flexibility, strength, aerobic, and cardiovascular health.
Develop and cultivate leisure activities
Seek medical care when needed for illness, injury and preventative care.