PERSONAL WELL-BEING FLOWCHART:
What makes us sick, and how we get well
3000-year-old view of wellness: Whatever does the most good and the least harm to the most people in the long run
Healthy Traits
Mindsets & Lifestyles for Cooperation, Strength, Growth, Caring & FreedomWisdom, Integrity, Open-mindedness
Honesty
Seeking and telling the truth; fact-checking; showing consistent behavior in all settings of life; keeping our promises, with transparency.Calm, Hope, Courage
Trust
Trusting in a benevolent source of protection that empowers us to think and act courageously, even in a crisis.Acceptance, Sense of humor, Friendly to all
Humility
Living as if everyone has value and potential for both good and evil; self-esteem is moderate; treating all people with respect.Empathy, Helping Both Self & Others
Compassion
Helping, encouraging, and empathizing with people in trouble, showing thoughtful behavior toward the down and out.Forgiving, Working/Fighting for Justice
Peacemaking
Trying to make peace when we’re hurt by showing forgiveness, patience, calling for help, gently expressing our hurt in words.Sex with Fidelity, Love, Patience, and Full Commitment in/toMarriage
Sexual Integrity
Saving most sexual enjoyment for consummating intimacy in marriage, and in marriage, enjoying this faithfully.Good Habits of Saving, Simplicity, & Sharing
Resource- fulness
Living simply, gratefully, generously, and saving for the future. Things are used, people are loved, not the other way around.Optimism, Joy, Spontaneity
Enthusiasm
Working long and hard without getting burned out. Inspired dedication to stay focused and put our heart into all we do.Self-control for Intake of Food, Drugs/Alcohol, with Exercise
Physical Fitness
Keeping the body fit with diet and exercise to enhance our attractiveness, longevity, productivity, and energy.
Core Needs, Life Issues
Experiences in Life We All Long ForTRUTH
Reality, Authority, ValidityPEACE
Security, Strength, SafetyRESPECT
Honor, Esteem, ValueLOVE
Concern, Caring, ComfortMERCY
Grace, Harnessing Hurt, Anger, Blame, GuiltSEXUALITY
Loyalty, Affection, Desire, GenderWEALTH
Money, Treasure, PossessionsPURPOSE
Work, Time, Energy, Focus/DriveHEALTH
Diet, Exercise, Healing
Toxic Traits
Mindsets & Lifestyles for Division, Weakness, Apathy, Decay & BondageDenial
Preferring to avoid looking at our faults, and admitting them, therefore presenting ourselves on this test as healthier than we really are.Lying, Cheating, Delusion
Fear
Being preoccupied and troubled from worry and anxiety about physical, financial, and emotional security in the present and future.Worry, Panic, Hiding Out
Selfish Pride
Seeing ourselves as special, better than we actually are. Being vain, rebellious, self-centered, arrogant, manipulative, prejudiced, seeking admiration, hiding personal vulnerability.Prejudging, Rebelling, Manipulating
Envy
Delighting in others’ misfortunes, and disliking their success with sadness, resentment, jealousy, self-pity. Comparing ourselves to how others look.Idolizing, Apathy, Image Management
Resentment
Harboring grudges or anger, wishing or working for revenge, such as by passive-aggressive neglect. Finding it hard to forgive people.Hate, Violence, Divisiveness, Slander
Lust
Being sexually selfish. Betraying loved ones with infidelity or pornography. Seeing base instincts in most people. Seeing attractive people as sources for sex.Pornography, Objectifying, Sexual Abuse/ Addiction
Greed
Valuing money and possessions to the neglect of family and friends. Too much identity and worth come from material things and money.Materialism, Too Much Work, Debt, Possessions
Laziness
Neglecting important relationships and responsibilities to relax and take it easy. Needing entertainment to avoid boredom.Passivity, Boredom, Irresponsibility, Discouragement
Gluttony
Over-indulging in pain-killing habits with food, alcohol, tobacco, drugs, and other activities, experiences, and substances.Obesity, Drug & Alcohol Abuse, Smoking