Physical —Achieving personal fitness and health goals through nutrition, physical activity, safety, and self-care

• Engage in regular aerobic exercise. For health benefits, aim for at least 30 minutes of exercise on most days.
• Eat a healthy diet.
• If you smoke, quit.
• Learn to recognize early signs of illness.
• Get adequate rest and sleep.
• Use alcohol in moderation, if at all.
  • Moderate is two or fewer drinks per day for men and one or fewer drinks per day for women and older adults.
• Use safety precautions whenever possible. For example:
  • Helmets, seat belts
  • Smoke alarms
  • Safe sex practices
  • Safe driving
• See your doctor regularly.

Emotional —Maintaining good mental health, a positive attitude, and high self-esteem; responding with resiliency to emotional states and everyday life

• Spend time with friends and family discussing important personal concerns and providing mutual support.
• Participate in personal growth activities, self-esteem workshops, or support group.
• Read a self-help book that interests you.
• Practice positive thinking.

Spiritual —Getting in touch with your deeper self and the spiritual dimension of your life, developing faith in something larger than yourself, finding meaning and purpose

• Explore your spiritual core by asking yourself questions, such as:
  • Who am I?
  • What is the purpose of my life?
• Look for inspiration from uplifting books, movies, TV, spiritual gatherings, soothing music, nature, beauty, meditation, or prayer.
• Spend quiet time alone on a regular basis.
• Practice being fully present in the moment.
• Practice acceptance of self, others, life, and detachment from outcomes.
• Look for deeper meanings to patterns and problems in your life.
• Allow yourself to deeply feel grief and pain.
• Practice appreciating the depth and expanse of life and the universe.
• Identify your values and beliefs.

Intellectual —Having curiosity and a strong desire to learn; solving problems; thinking independently, creatively, and critically

• Take a class or workshop on a subject that interests you.
• Seek new experiences on a regular basis. Try new foods, travel to new places, learn about new cultures.
• Read informative literature and watch educational TV.
• Get involved in a creative project or use your creativity to solve problems.
• In your spare time, work on puzzles and intellectually challenging games, such as Scrabble and chess.

Occupational/vocational —Engaging in or preparing for work in which you will find personal satisfaction and enrichment

• Identify your strengths and weaknesses, likes and dislikes.
• Develop a personal mission and goals.
• Find ways to learn new skills.
• Develop new occupational or vocational interests.
• Find ways to use your strengths in work or hobbies that contribute to your enjoyment and need for meaning.