How to Focus on Your Total Wellness
When considering wellness, people associate it with being
free from illness or disease. People also believe wellness is just exercising
and eating healthy. Exercising and eating healthy is one part of wellness. To understand
wellness, we must look at other dimensions that happen in our day-to-day lives.
What is total wellness?
The actual definition has multiple dimensions. The model
consists of intellectual, physical, mental, emotional, social, spiritual, and
occupational dimensions. There are other models and theories, but this is the
one I am focusing on now.
What is Intellectual Wellness?
This dimension is the ability to think, stimulate curiosity, problem-solve, and be creative. Those who have intellectual wellness can be open-minded, clear-thinking, and develop personal values.
How to foster your intellectual wellness?
Take a new class.
Read for pleasure.
Go to a conference or seminar.
Attend a play, ballet, musical, concert, museum, or poetry
reading.
Do puzzles.
Learn a new language.
Engage in research possibilities.
What is Physical Wellness?
Most people associate wellness with physical health. The key
thing that people focus on is exercise. Healthy eating is also a key part of
physical wellness. Another component that makes up physical wellness is rest
and sleep. All these elements are necessary for physical wellness. Taking care
of your appearance (skin, hair, etc.) is also part of physical health.
Here are some things you can do to help with your physical wellness.
Exercise
Learn how to swim.
Make a fruit salad.
Eat fruit.
Eat vegetables!
Spend time at the beach!
Stay hydrated.
Use Sunblock
Learn how to swim!
Take a break.
Get seven to nine hours of sleep.
Take a nap.
What is Mental Wellness?
Mental wellness is a person’s realization of their
abilities. Their ability to manage normal stresses and be productive. The World
Health Organization defines their capacity to be effective in society and their
community. It also does not mean a person does not have a mental illness. There
is no one fit for mental wellness. There is also no cure to make a person have
perfect mental health. But there are ways to manage. it.
Here are some ways to improve your wellness in this area:
Make a playlist.
Try an unfamiliar experience.
Read books.
Declutter your home.
Watch a good movie.
Mediate
Rest
Sleep
What is Emotional Wellness?
Being emotionally well means being aware of your own
emotions. An individual comprehends their emotions and comprehends them. They can
maintain emotional control despite changes or obstacles. People who are
emotional well live in the present instead of solely focusing on the past or
future.
These are activities to enhance your emotional awareness.
Journaling
Go on a road trip.
Spend time with those you love.
Spend time alone.
Laughing
Making artwork or viewing art
Nature
Go stargazing.
Watch the sunrise.
Listen to music.
Watch the sunset.
What is Social Wellness?
It is developing meaningful relationships by sharing with one another. Having meaningful relationships gives you a sense of being connected, valued, and authentic.
Make connections with family and friends.
Taking care of yourself and others.
Cooking together.
Getting active together.
Take a break from social media.
Go on a picnic.
Go out for brunch.
Organize an event.
Have a book club.
What is Spiritual Wellness?
It refers to understanding one’s life purpose. It consists
of your beliefs, morals, and values. You can focus on completing religious
practices, but it is not necessary. One way to understand and support your
spiritual wellness is to reflect on your life. During reflection, reflect on
where you are and what you want your life to become.
Things you can do for your spiritual wellness:
Journal and reflect on your day’s events, your values,
goals, and beliefs.
Practice Mindfulness
Pray.
Practice Thankfulness.
Do yoga.
Go to church or your religious house of worship.
Read a spiritual book or Bible.
Reflect on your values and beliefs.
Mediate.
Caring for yourself, others, and the environment.
Fast.
Take a break from social media.
Take Walks in Nature.
What is Occupational Wellness?
A person who balances work and leisure time has occupational
wellness. This balance is all done in a way that promotes health and personal
satisfaction. They also find their job to be financially rewarding.
When a person has occupational wellness, they effectively deal with work and manage a stressor that may occur. Having occupational wellness means a person can work, communicate, and collaborate with others. Overall, they have a job that makes them feel like they have a purpose.
What you can do to develop your occupational wellness.
Write goals for your job and think of ways you can
accomplish them.
Communicate and collaborate with co-workers.
Taking Breaks.
Avoid overworking.
Finds benefits and positives in your job.
