I’ve said many times that the term Wellness is a very big umbrella and there are many aspects of our life that fit under that umbrella. Our bodies and minds need to work together to function at our peak.
Most of us view wellness as referring to nutrition and exercise but it is so much more. Without whole-being wellness we won’t be able to truly function at our best. Healthy eating, exercise, good sleep, stress management are some of the most obvious, but there are others that impact our well-being in significant ways and that are vital for us to function at our very best. Here’s a rundown:
Nutrition
Exercise
Sleep and Rest
Stress Management and Balance
Family, Friends, Social Support
Significant Other, Partner
Sense of Purpose and Meaning
Personal and Professional Growth
Fun and Leisure
Physical Environment
Financial Wellbeing
For years, researchers have studied the impacts of each of these areas on our well-being and we are now beginning to understand how each of these areas can significantly impact our physical, mental and emotional well-being. As you consider each area, I invite you to think about how you are doing on a scale of 1-10, 1 being not well at all and 10 being you couldn’t feel better. This can give you an idea of what’s working well, and what you might want to focus on developing further so you can function at your best every day
The fall always feels like a fresh starting point for new beginnings, at least to me. That’s why I decided to devote a post to each of the above areas for my next several posts so we can explore each together.
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