We are nearing the end of the challenge be sure to continue to push ahead and make those healthy activities become a habit! Social wellness encourages taking an active part in improving the community by supporting a healthy living environment and initiating better communication with others. Intellectual wellness encourages continued learning, and problem solving.
Points & Scorecard
Turn in your points for Feb 10- Feb 16!
As a reminder, to receive your Healthy Hornet Shaker Bottle (Faculty/Staff to receive HealthQuest Points), you must achieve 100 Points!
As a reminder, to receive your Healthy Hornet Shaker Bottle (Faculty/Staff to receive HealthQuest Points), you must achieve 100 Points!
SCORE BOARD
- Student Scores
- Faculty/Staff/Spouse Scores
upcoming post assessment day
With the challenge ending in a week, we wanted to make you all aware of our Healthy Hornet Post Assessment Night! The event will be very similar to the Kickoff Night with additional opportunities that include receiving your shaker bottle and signing up for a personal trainer (if interested). Extra points will be awarded to those that attend!
Healthy Hornet Post-Assessment Night
Monday, February 24th
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Emporia State Student Recreation Center Gym
Review your assessment numbers, receive your shaker bottle (100 points needed), and sign up for personal training!
Healthy Hornet Post-Assessment Night
Monday, February 24th
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Emporia State Student Recreation Center Gym
Review your assessment numbers, receive your shaker bottle (100 points needed), and sign up for personal training!
intellectual wellness assessment
Almost always = 2 points Sometimes/occasionally = 1 point Very seldom = 0 points
_____ 1. I am interested in learning new things.
_____ 2. I try to keep abreast of current affairs – locally, nationally, and internationally.
_____ 3. I enjoy attending lectures, plays, musical performances, museums, galleries, and/or libraries.
_____ 4. I carefully select movies and television programs.
_____ 5. I enjoy creative and stimulating mental activities/games.
_____ 6. I am happy with the amount and variety that I read.
_____ 7. I make an effort to improve my verbal and written skills.
_____ 8. A continuing education program is/will be important to me in my career.
_____ 9. I am able to analyze, synthesize, and see more than one side of an issue.
_____ 10. I enjoy engaging in intellectual discussions.
_______ Total for Intellectual Wellness Dimension
Score: 15 to 20 Points – Excellent strength in this dimension.
Score: 9 to 14 Points – There is room for improvement. Look again at the items in which you scored 1 or 0. What changes can you make to improve your score?
Score: 0 to 8 Points – This dimension needs a lot of work. Look again at this dimension and challenge yourself to begin making small steps toward growth here. Remember: The goal is balanced wellness.
_____ 1. I am interested in learning new things.
_____ 2. I try to keep abreast of current affairs – locally, nationally, and internationally.
_____ 3. I enjoy attending lectures, plays, musical performances, museums, galleries, and/or libraries.
_____ 4. I carefully select movies and television programs.
_____ 5. I enjoy creative and stimulating mental activities/games.
_____ 6. I am happy with the amount and variety that I read.
_____ 7. I make an effort to improve my verbal and written skills.
_____ 8. A continuing education program is/will be important to me in my career.
_____ 9. I am able to analyze, synthesize, and see more than one side of an issue.
_____ 10. I enjoy engaging in intellectual discussions.
_______ Total for Intellectual Wellness Dimension
Score: 15 to 20 Points – Excellent strength in this dimension.
Score: 9 to 14 Points – There is room for improvement. Look again at the items in which you scored 1 or 0. What changes can you make to improve your score?
Score: 0 to 8 Points – This dimension needs a lot of work. Look again at this dimension and challenge yourself to begin making small steps toward growth here. Remember: The goal is balanced wellness.
ENHANCE INTELLECTUAL WELLNESS
Improve Study Skills
- Review study materials within 24 hours of class to keep it fresh in your memory
- Take notes while you read, while in class, and focus on more than what is written on the board
- Form a study group session with other people in your class
- Study in a quiet environment that will not distract you
- Color coding helps trigger memory - keep one topic per color
- Find innovative ways to study that work for you
- Make a "To-Do" list that allows you to cross off completed tasks as you go.
- Prioritize tasks in order of importance and tackle the most important first
- Cut work hours. Money is important, but working too much can cut into your study time
- Multi-task within your limits
Social wellness assessment
Almost always = 2 points Sometimes/occasionally = 1 point Very seldom = 0 points
_____ 1. I contribute time and/or money to social and community projects.
_____ 2. I am committed to a lifetime of volunteerism.
_____ 3. I exhibit fairness and justice in dealing with people.
_____ 4. I have a network of close friends and/or family.
_____ 5. I am interested in others, including those from different backgrounds than my own.
_____ 6. I am able to balance my own needs with the needs of others.
_____ 7. I am able to communicate with and get along with a wide variety of people.
_____ 8. I obey the laws and rules of our society.
_____ 9. I am a compassionate person and try to help others when I can.
_____ 10. I support and help with family, neighborhood, and work social gatherings.
_______ Total for Social Wellness Dimension
Score: 15 to 20 Points – Excellent strength in this dimension.
Score: 9 to 14 Points – There is room for improvement. Look again at the items in which you scored 1 or 0. What changes can you make to improve your score?
Score: 0 to 8 Points – This dimension needs a lot of work. Look again at this dimension and challenge yourself to begin making small steps toward growth here. Remember: The goal is balanced wellness.
_____ 1. I contribute time and/or money to social and community projects.
_____ 2. I am committed to a lifetime of volunteerism.
_____ 3. I exhibit fairness and justice in dealing with people.
_____ 4. I have a network of close friends and/or family.
_____ 5. I am interested in others, including those from different backgrounds than my own.
_____ 6. I am able to balance my own needs with the needs of others.
_____ 7. I am able to communicate with and get along with a wide variety of people.
_____ 8. I obey the laws and rules of our society.
_____ 9. I am a compassionate person and try to help others when I can.
_____ 10. I support and help with family, neighborhood, and work social gatherings.
_______ Total for Social Wellness Dimension
Score: 15 to 20 Points – Excellent strength in this dimension.
Score: 9 to 14 Points – There is room for improvement. Look again at the items in which you scored 1 or 0. What changes can you make to improve your score?
Score: 0 to 8 Points – This dimension needs a lot of work. Look again at this dimension and challenge yourself to begin making small steps toward growth here. Remember: The goal is balanced wellness.
WHAT ARE SOME SIGNS OF SOCIAL WELLNESS?
- Development of assertiveness skills not passive or aggressive ones.
- Balancing social and personal time.
- The ability to be who you are in all situations.
- Becoming engaged with other people in your community.
- Valuing diversity and treat others with respect.
- Continually being able to maintain and develop friendships and social networks.
- The ability to create boundaries within relationship boundaries that encourage communication, trust and conflict management.
- Having supportive network of family and friends.
CAMPUS RESOURCEs
If you would like to find ways to develop your social & intellectual wellness, below you will find the resources that will assist you in becoming involved with other students and organizations on campus.