December 28, 2011
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Patrick Wilson Brisbane – Personal Wellness Checklist

Patrick Wilson Brisbane -  Wellness

Now, total your scores in each of the dimensions and compare it to the ideal score.  Which areas do you need to work on?  How does your score compare with how you rated yourself in the first part of the questionnaire?


IDEAL SCORE YOUR SCORE
Physical Wellness 40
Social Wellness 40
Emotional Wellness 40
Environmental Wellness 40
Spiritual Wellness 40
Mental Wellness 40


What Your Score Means


Scores of 35-40: Outstanding!  Your answers show that you are aware of the importance of this area to your overall wellness.  More importantly, you are putting your knowledge to work for you by practicing good health habits.  As long as you continue to do so, this area should not pose a serious health risk.  It’s likely that you are setting an example for your family and friends to follow.  Although you received a very high score on this part of the test, you may want to consider other areas where your scores could be improved.


Scores of 30-35: Your health practices in this area are good, but there is room for improvement.  Look again at the items you answered that scored one or two points.  What changes could you make to improve your score?  Even a small change in behavior can often help you achieve better health.


Scores of 20-30: Your health risks are showing!  Would you like more information about the risks you are facing and why it is important for you to change these behaviors?  Perhaps you need help in deciding how to make the changes you desire.  Help is available from Infinite Health Coach.  Schedule an appointment with one of our health coaches for a personal and confidential health coaching sessions.


Scores below 20: You may be taking serious and unnecessary risks with your health.  Perhaps you are not aware of the risks and what to do about them.  You will find the information you need to help you located in the Wellness Library at Wellness Proposals.


Patrick Wilson Brisbane -  Wellness

 

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December 28, 2011
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Patrick Wilson Brisbane – Spiritual Wellness, Mental Wellness

Patrick Wilson Brisbane -  Wellness

Spiritual Wellness

 

Rarely, if Ever Sometimes Most of the Time Always
1.  I believe life is a precious gift that should be nurtured. 1 2 3 4
2.  I take time to enjoy nature and the beauty around me. 1 2 3 4
3.  I take time alone to think about what’s important in life – who I am, what I value, where I fit in, and where I’m going. 1 2 3 4
4.  I have faith in a greater power, be it a God-like force. 1 2 3 4
5.  I engage in acts of caring and good will without expecting something in return. 1 2 3 4
6.  I feel sorrow for those who are suffering and try to help them through difficult times. 1 2 3 4
7. I feel confident that I have touched the lives of others in a positive way. 1 2 3 4
8.  I work for peace in my interpersonal relationships, in my community, and in the world at large. 1 2 3 4
9. I am content with who I am. 1 2 3 4
10. I go for the gusto and experience life to the fullest. 1 2 3 4



Mental Wellness

 

Rarely, if Ever Sometimes Most of the Time Always
1. I tend to act impulsively without thinking about the consequences. 1 2 3 4
2.  I learn from my mistakes and try to act differently the next time. 1 2 3 4
3. I follow directions or recommended guidelines and act in ways likely to keep others and myself safe. 1 2 3 4
4.  I consider the alternatives before making decisions. 1 2 3 4
5. I am alert and ready to respond to life’s challenges in ways that reflect thought and sound judgment. 1 2 3 4
6.  I tend to let my emotions get the better of me and I act without thinking. 1 2 3 4
7. I actively try to learn all I can about products and services before making decisions. 1 2 3 4
8.  I manage my time well, rather than time managing me. 1 2 3 4
9.  My friends and family trust my judgment. 1 2 3 4
10. I think about my self-talk (the things I tell myself) and then examine the real evidence for my perceptions and feelings. 1 2 3 4


 

 

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December 28, 2011
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Emotional Wellness, Environmental Wellness

Patrick Wilson Brisbane -  Wellness

Emotional Wellness

Rarely, if Ever Sometimes Most of the Time Always
1.  I find it easy to laugh about things that happen in my life. 1 2 3 4
2.  I avoid using alcohol as a means of helping me forget my problems. 1 2 3 4
3.  I can express my feelings without feeling silly. 1 2 3 4
4.  When I am angry, I try to let others know in non-confrontational and non-hurtful ways. 1 2 3 4
5.  I am a chronic worrier and tend to be suspicious of others. 1 2 3 4
6.  I recognize when I am stressed and take steps to relax through exercise, quiet time, or other activities. 1 2 3 4
7. I feel good about myself and believe others like me for who I am. 1 2 3 4
8.  When I am upset, I talk to others and actively try to work through my problems. 1 2 3 4
9.  I am flexible and adapt or adjust to change in a positive way. 1 2 3 4
10.  My friends regard me as a stable, emotionally well-adjusted person. 1 2 3 4

 

 

Environmental Wellness

Rarely, if Ever Sometimes Most of the Time Always
1.  I am concerned about environmental pollution and actively try to preserve and protect natural resources. 1 2 3 4
2.  I report people who intentionally hurt the environment. 1 2 3 4
3.  I recycle my garbage. 1 2 3 4
4.  I reuse plastic and paper bags and tin foil. 1 2 3 4
5.  I vote for pro-environmental candidates in elections. 1 2 3 4
6.  I write my elected leaders about environmental concerns. 1 2 3 4
7. I consider the amount of packaging covering a product when I buy groceries. 1 2 3 4
8.  I try to buy products that are recyclable. 1 2 3 4
9. I use both sides of the paper when taking class notes or doing assignments. 1 2 3 4
10.  I try not to leave the faucet running too long when I brush my teeth, shave, or bathe. 1 2 3 4

 

 

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December 28, 2011
3:38 pm
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Patrick Wilson Brisbane – Physical Wellness, Social Wellness

Patrick Wilson Brisbane Health and Wellness

 

Physical Wellness

Rarely, if Ever Sometimes Most of the Time Always
1.  I maintain a desirable weight. 1 2 3 4
2.  I engage in vigorous exercises such as brisk walking. 1 2 3 4
3.  I do exercises designed to strengthen my muscles and joints. 1 2 3 4
4.  I warm up and cool down by stretching before and after vigorous exercise. 1 2 3 4
5.  I feel good about the condition of my body. 1 2 3 4
6.  I get 7-8 hours of sleep each night. 1 2 3 4
7.  My immune system is strong and I am able to avoid most infectious diseases. 1 2 3 4
8.  My body heals itself quickly when I get sick or injured. 1 2 3 4
9.  I have lots of energy and can get through the day without being overly tired. 1 2 3 4
10.  I listen to my body; when there is something wrong, I seek professional advice. 1 2 3 4

 

 

Social Wellness

Rarely, if Ever Sometimes Most of the Time Always
1.  When I meet people, I feel good about the impression I make on them. 1 2 3 4
2.  I am open, honest, and get along well with other people. 1 2 3 4
3.  I participate in a wide variety of social activities and enjoy being with people who are different than me. 1 2 3 4
4.  I try to be a “better person” and work on behaviors that have caused problems in my interactions with others. 1 2 3 4
5.  I get along well with the members of my family. 1 2 3 4
6.  I am a good listener. 1 2 3 4
7.  I am open and accessible to a loving and responsible relationship. 1 2 3 4
8.  I have someone I can talk to about my private feelings. 1 2 3 4
9.  I consider the feelings of others and do not act in hurtful or selfish ways. 1 2 3 4
10.  I consider how what I say, might be perceived by others before I speak. 1 2 3 4

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December 28, 2011
3:37 pm
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Wellness Assessment

Patrick Wilson Brisbane  Wellness Assessment

Wellness Assessment from Definition of WellnessMany of us recognize the importance of wellness, but it is easy to get caught up in our busy schedules where we find ourselves not maintaining a holistic regimen that consistently meets our needs. This Wellness Assessment will allow you to find out your level of wellness by rating each of the following dimensions of wellness.

 

To complete this Wellness Assessment please circle the number that best describes you.

 

Very Unhealthy Somewhat Unhealthy Somewhat Healthy Very Healthy
Physical Wellness 1 2 3 4
Social Wellness 1 2 3 4
Emotional Wellness 1 2 3 4
Environmental Wellness 1 2 3 4
Spiritual Wellness 1 2 3 4

 

 

After completing the above section, decide which area(s), if any, you think you should work on improving.  Now answer the following set of questions regarding each dimension of wellness.  Indicate how often you think the statements describe you.

 

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December 28, 2011
3:35 pm
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Wellness Monitor: Weekly Wellness Planner

Patrick Wilson Brisbane Wellness Monitor

 

Plan your wellness week by dragging the following exercises to a specific day and then print your weekly plan.

 

Sunday 

 
Monday 

 
Tuesday 

 
Wednesday 

 
Thursday 

 
Friday 

 
Saturday 

 

Physical Wellness

  • Fit and healthy bodies can come in many sizes
  • The best way to keep your heart alive is to use it
  • The best way to make exercise a lifelong habit is to select an activity that you enjoy
  • Good nutrition does make a difference. Energize yourself by drinking lots of water
  • It takes more than meals to feed your body

Intellectual Wellness

  • Learn a new word and share what you learn with others
  • Beat stress by exercising your brain
  • Visit the library or an old museum
  • Relax with a crossword puzzle or play a board game with your family
  • Expand your horizons and be creative
  • Be a careful decision maker

Emotional Wellness

  • Fear not the future
  • Find two positives for every negative
  • Keep an attitude of gratitude
  • A smile is an extremely powerful tool.  Laugh at the little things
  • Develop your inner resources and reward every effort

Environmental Wellness

  • Improve the environment and recycle
  • Set goals and results will materialize
  • Everyday look for some pleasure in the workplace and savor those moments
  • Save time by asking, Why?
  • Establish a concern for others and a respect of the environment

Social Wellness

  • Believe in yourself
  • Learn from the past, plan for the future, and live in the present
  • Give some tender loving care to somebody in need
  • Participate in a walk for a good cause
  • The possibilities for community service are endless

Spiritual Wellness

  • Nurture your spiritual side
  • Count your blessings, both big and small
  • Access the wisdom within you
  • Enhance your connection between your mind and body
  • Discover the paradox of forgiveness

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December 28, 2011
3:34 pm
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Aboriginal Medicine Wheel

Patrick Wilson Brisbane Health and Wellness

 

Aboriginal Wellness Wheel

 

The Medicine Wheel is an ancient holistic approach to healing ailments of the mind, body, and spirit that explains illness as springing from an imbalance of being. The Medicine Wheel is a complex network of ideas, symbols, and philosophies depicted within a metaphorical circle. The Wheel is divided into north, south, east, and west doors, each associated with thoughts, feelings, time periods, and sacred elements.

 

A holistic approach to life where all things are connected is central to the Aboriginal world view. Illness is explained as an imbalance in life and restoring balance and harmony is achieved by examining the elements of one’s life represented by the Medicine Wheel .

 

Understanding the Medicine Wheel is a challenge because the prevailing worldview of mainstream society, with its emphasis on measuring and quantifying, runs contrary to the holistic and esoteric principles on which the Medicine Wheel is based. In fact, some proponents of Medicine Wheel teaching are cautious about even discussing the Wheel because they are concerned that people will misinterpret the Wheel and start using it without really understanding what they are doing. Communities and individuals seeking healing usually look to respected Elders and facilitators, who have mastered the Medicine Wheel over many years. For more information you may wish to consult The Sacred Tree (1985) by Phil Lane, Jr., Judie Bopp, Michael Bopp, Lee Brown, and elders.

 

 

Illness-Wellness Continuum

 

illness-wellness continuum

 

Wellness is not merely the absence of illness. The Illness-Wellness Continuum illustrates that there are many degrees of wellness, just as there are many degrees of illness. Moving from the centre of the continuum to the left shows a progressively worsening state of health. It depicts a wellness wheel that is becoming less balanced (less round). Moving to the right of the centre of the continuum indicates an increasing level of wellness. It shows a wellness wheel that is becoming more balanced (round).

 

“Adapted, with permission, from _Wellness Workbook_, 3rd edition, by John W. Travis, MD, and Regina Sara Ryan, Celestial Arts, Berkeley, CA. © 1981, 1988, 2004 by John W. Travis. www.wellnessworkbook.com“

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December 26, 2011
6:46 pm
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SELF-HELP STRATEGIES FOR ANXIETY RELIEF

Patrick Wilson Brisbane - How to Stop Worrying

Worrying can be helpful when it spurs you to take action and solve a problem. But if you’re preoccupied with “what ifs” and worst-case scenarios, worry becomes a problem of its own.

Unrelenting doubts and fears are paralyzing, not motivating or productive. They sap your emotional energy, send your anxiety levels soaring, and interfere with your day-to-day life—all this with no positive payoff! The good news is that chronic worrying is a mental habit you can learn how to break. You can train your brain to stay calm and collected and to look at life from a more positive perspective.

Why You Keep Worrying

You have mixed feelings about your worries. On one hand, your worries are bothering you – you can’t sleep, and you can’t get these pessimistic thoughts out of your head. But there is a way that these worries make sense to you. For example, you think:

  • Maybe I’ll find a solution.
  • I don’t want to overlook anything.
  • If I keep thinking a little longer, maybe I’ll figure it out.
  • I don’t want to be surprised.
  • I want to be responsible.

You have a hard time giving up on your worries because, in a sense, your worries have been working for you.

Source: The Worry Cure: Seven Steps to Stop Worry from Stopping You by Robert L. Leahy, Ph.D.

 

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December 26, 2011
6:44 pm
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Patrick Wilson Brisbane – Anxiety

We all know what anxiety feels like. Your heart pounds before a big presentation or a tough exam. You get butterflies in your stomach during a blind date. You worry and fret over family problems or feel jittery at the prospect of asking the boss for a raise. These are all natural reactions.

However, if worries, fears, or anxiety attacks seem overwhelming and are preventing you from living your life the way you’d like to, you may be suffering from an anxiety disorder.

Fortunately, there are many anxiety treatments and self-help strategies that can help you reduce your anxiety symptoms, control anxiety attacks, and take back control of your life.

Patrick Wilson Brisbane -Types of Anxiety

Anxiety Anxiety Attacks and Anxiety Disorder Anxiety treatments and self-help strategies can quickly help you reduce your anxiety symptoms and control anxiety attacks.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) Learn how to break free from this common anxiety disorder that involves chronic worrying, nervousness, and tension.
Anxiety Attacks and Panic Disorder Panic Attacks and Panic Disorder Learn about the causes of panic attacks, how to reduce or eliminate the symptoms of panic, and regain control of your life.
Teen depression guide for parents Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Learn how to get help for uncontrollable thoughts, irrational urges, or the compulsion to continually repeat the same rituals.
Phobias and Fears Phobias and Fears When fears are irrational and disabling, they are called phobias. Learn how to get help and overcome these fears.
Social Anxiety Disorder and Social Phobia Social Anxiety Disorder and Social Phobia Learn to understand this disorder and be more comfortable in social situations.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Caused by a traumatic or terrifying past experience, PTSD symptoms include flashbacks, nightmares, or constant fear.

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December 26, 2011
6:37 pm
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Patrick Wilson on Weight Loss

Patrick Shaun Wilson is a visionary and entrepreneur curentlly focusing on digenerative disease caused by ageing cells and sport related injury and recovery.

Weight Loss and Whey Protein

Whey protein has been proposed to be an ideal source of protein during weight loss due to its nutrient partitioning effects that would enhance fat loss and preserve lean tissue. In one study, an intake of 10g of whey before breakfast and dinner resulted in almost twice the fat loss of people not supplementing with whey. Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism, 2008.

A study published in the Journal of Nutrition concluded that vitamin C plays a major role in healthy blood pressure. More than 200 hundred women were studied over a ten-year trial. Women with the highest vitamin C levels had the lowest blood pressure readings – strawberry’s deliver more vitamin C than an orange. Buy Strawberry’s when they’re cheap and freeze them whole.

At only 50 calories a cup strawberry’s can be eaten any time. Add them to your Reduce Protein smoothie.

Take 2 scoops of Vanilla Reduce, add 1 cup of strawberries, fresh or frozen, add 1/2 c of lite coconut milk or trim milk or soy milk plus ice or water. Blend and enjoy

 

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