For your initial post, address the following:

1. Describe an experience within your community related to one or more of the eight dimensions of wellness in which bias had an impact.
   1. What did you take away from this experience, and how did it influence your understanding of wellness?
   2. How does having a better understanding of bias influence your thoughts about this experience and about wellness.
2. The eight dimensions of wellness are:
   1. Emotional: "Coping effectively with life and creating satisfying relationships." For example: Being able to recognize and label feelings accurately; being able to adapt to changing circumstances; coping with stress.
   2. Environmental: "Good health by occupying pleasant, stimulating environments that support well-being." For example: Being safe and feeling safe; enjoying local parks and rivers.
   3. Financial: "Satisfaction with current and future financial situations." For example: Making a budget that works; anticipating and being prepared for financial changes.
   4. Intellectual: "Recognizing creative abilities and finding ways to expand knowledge and skills." For example: Having new experiences; enjoying creative expression; developing new skills and abilities.
   5. Occupational: "Personal satisfaction and enrichment derived from one's work." For example: Having work you find meaningful and rewarding; maintaining a balance between work and life.
   6. Physical: "Recognizing the need for physical activity, diet, sleep, and nutrition." For example: Having choices that support your basic needs; access to nurturing and nutritious foods; receiving health education to support preventative health issues.
   7. Social: "Developing a sense of connection, belonging, and a well-developed support system." For example: Gaining and maintaining a supportive social network; feeling connected to meaningful relationships; compassion for yourself and others.
   8. Spiritual: "Expanding our sense of purpose and meaning in life." For example: Spending time connecting with nature; connecting with a compassionate community; pursuing practices that generate feelings of calm, safety, and grounding.