WHAT IS GOOD HEALTH?

How do we know we have it? Well, there are six keys to healthy aging that we should address:

  1. Accentuating the Positive

  2. Taking Care of Your Body

  3. Staying Mentally Active

  4. Nurturing Close Relationships

  5. Knowing Where You can get Support

  6. Celebrating Your Wisdom

These six keys can be broken down into three areas: Body, Mind, and Spirit. Below are some examples of ways we all can improve these areas.

BODY

Nutrition

Exercise

Healthy Sleep

Meditation

Relaxation Techniques

Breathing Exercises

Massage Therapy

Time Management

MIND

Positive Thinking

Coping Strategies

Reality Testing

Setting Goals

Managing Negativity

Being Assertive

Flexibility

Spontaneity

SPIRIT

Prayer

Meaningful Relationships

Staying Connected

Yoga

Forgiveness

Faith

Creativity

Simplicity

Content taken from the Wise Program developed and distributed by The New Jersey Prevention Network