Wellness Extra Credit Brochure for Dr Cathy Meier’s classes. ECED& 103
You need to take care of yourself so you can take care for others... This is wise advice for those of
you who currently work with children and families. It is also something for those of you taking this
class who have not yet entered the Early Childhood Educator work force to think about.
Challenge yourself this quarter to be well and healthy with this extra credit Wellness Challenge. This is
worth 25 extra credit points for this course.
During the quarter you need to check off at least 50 wellness activities by Sunday of Week 10 – That is 5
ACTIVITIES PER WEEK. Each of my classes focuses on a different wellness area, so you can do this
assignment in all my classes. (I used to limit it to one class, but I believe that wellness is so important! All I
ask is that you do different activities for each course).
|To have a well-balanced life, you need to have wellness in all aspects of wellness:
-Emotional. -Intellectual. -Physical. -Environmental. -Financial. -Educational. -Social
In this class, ECED& 103, we will focus on Physical, Financial, and Educational wellness
Enjoy as you discover Ways to Wellness…
Wellness Activities
Physical
1. You can also create your own activity in this category – Write it on the log:
Financial
1. Reviewed my financial budget or created one to see where my money is going for the quarter.
2. Stuck to a budget for one week.
3. Analyzed my financial health (https://www.moneyunder30.com/simple-steps-to-evaluating-your-financialhealth)
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Made/modified/or updated my will.
Read a book or article about financial wellness.
Set reasonable financial goals to improve my financial wellness (SMART GOALS)
You can also create your own activity in this category – Write it on the log:
AREA THINK ABOUT… RESOURCES Work • How does the domain of financial wellness impact
your life? How it is related to your wellness? • Does your current job allow you to meet your obligations
and have resources to do things you enjoy? • Are you working in a field that you are passionate about or
do well? Or are you looking at doing something differently, perhaps more personally gratifying? • Are
you looking for paid or volunteer work? • Check out the classified ads— particularly on Sunday. Search
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them online any day of the week. • Explore sites like Careerbuilder.com or Monster.com, and consider
establishing a profile on LinkedIn. • Visit the unemployment office in your state or county to find
classes that could train you for a job. • Have your résumé updated so you can promptly submit it when
you see an opportunity. • If you receive disability benefits, explore your work options without losing
SSI/SSDI benefits until you can support yourself. For a guide to working without affecting your
benefits, go to: http://www. socialsecurity.gov/pubs/EN-05-10069.pdf Checking/ Savings Accounts • Do
you balance your checkbook often enough, ensuring that you don’t overextend yourself? • Are your
savings in line with your life goals, such as taking a vacation, home ownership, or retirement? • Do you
have a weekly or monthly budget so you can plan for expenses such as rent and groceries and have a
little left over to enjoy? • Ask the bank about the types of accounts available— such as checking and
savings accounts—so you are using them to your advantage and gaining interest where available. • Find
out if the bank offers tools you can use to keep track of your money. • If you’re receiving disability
benefits, there’s a limit on how much you can save without affecting your benefits. Read more about
allowable savings at: http:// www.ehow.com/info_8247348_can-receive-ssi-socialsecurity.html Debt •
Would it be helpful to figure out your total debt and make a plan to pay it down in a manageable way? •
Have you thought about getting help from a person who specializes in money management or personal
finances? • Look in your classifieds or search online for organizations that can help you pay down debt.
• Make sure you use a company that is credible. • Consider asking your bank to help you with financial
planning and other areas where you may want assistance. Retirement/ Other Accounts • Have you
opened a savings account or another kind of account that works for you? • However, if you’re receiving
disability benefits, there’s a limit on how much you can save without affecting your benefits. SSI
requires that your resources are under $2,000 for an individual or $3,000 for a couple. This includes
bank accounts, cash, stocks, bonds. However, your home, household furnishings, car, burial plots, and
insurance under $1,500 are not included. • There are free or low-cost services that can help you plan for
the future. The local library can often direct you to affordable financial planning resources. • If you are
receiving disability benefits, read more about allowable savings at: http://www.ehow.com/
info_8247348_can-receive-ssi-social-security.html • The Social Security Administration (SSA) has a
tollfree number that can answer your questions Monday through Friday: 1-800-772-1213
Occupational / Educational
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*Created a professional development plan (PDP) for the upcoming year. (What you will do to improve
yourself professionally as an ECED practitioner)*
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*Met with my advisor to be sure I am on track with completing my certificates &/or degree.*
I had a planning session and made a to do list.
I completed 90% or better of a “to do” list
You can also create your own activity in this category – Write it on the log:
INSTRUCTIONS: Scroll down to the next page for the Wellness Log where you will list the activities you
complete each week. Submit the log with your signature at the end of week ten for 25 extra credit
points, and for your own wellness. If you are taking more than one of Dr Cathy’s courses this term,
please do different activities for each class each week.
If you print this log, you can take photos of it at the end of Week Ten and submit it that
way. If you post the log in a prominent location like your refrigerator or bathroom
mirror, it can help you remember to complete your five weekly activities each week. If
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you get behind one week, you can go back on a better week and makeup activities. Just
write the dates down accurately.
Remember that that your overall wellness will help you in school, work, and life.
Wellness Extra Credit Brochure for Dr Cathy Meier’s classes. ECED& 103
WELLNESS LOG
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Class: ECED& 103
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Week One (If you don’t do 5 activities this week, you can come back during another week to complete the week).
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Week Six: (If you don’t do 5 activities this week, you can come back during another week to complete the week).
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By signing below, I am stating that I did these activities on the days they were logged.
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