This domain refers to the ability to understand and manage our emotions effectively.
What is emotional wellness?
This involves finding satisfaction and fulfillment in our work or chosen activities.
What is occupational wellness?
Taking care of our bodies through healthy habits and regular exercise?
What is physical wellness?
This involves building and maintaining positive relationships with others.
What is social wellness?
This part of wellness involves engaging in lifelong learning and expanding our knowledge.
What is intellectual wellness?
Engaging in activities that bring joy and relaxation.
What are some activities that positively impact emotional wellness?
People often talk about a balance between these two aspects in order to maintain occupational wellness.
What is work/life balance?
These two consumption-related habits are essential in maintaining physical well-being.
What is a balanced diet and hydration?
Actively engaging in the community by joining local clubs or organizations, and this benevolent activity can enhance social wellness
What is service or volunteering?
Engaging in this common pass-time over the course of your lifetime actively promotes intellectual wellness.
What is reading?
These mechanisms are essential for maintaining emotional wellness.
What are healthy coping mechanisms?
Continuously learning these and seeking growth are important for occupational wellness
What are new skills?
These may alter important brain areas that are necessary for life-sustaining functions and can drive the compulsive use that marks addiction.
What are drugs and alcohol?
Active listening and effective communication.
What are two key skills for building and maintaining positive social relationships?
Approaching life with this and seeking new experiences are important for intellectual growth and well-being.
What is curiosity?
Self-forgiveness, relaxing, meditating, exercise, setting goals, eating healthy, getting proper sleep, making connections, being grateful, limiting social media/screen time...
What are self-care strategies?
When our work aligns with these it is more likely to fill our lives with purpose.
What are personal values?
Avoiding harmful legal substances, such as these, is crucial for physical wellness.
What are tobacco, alcohol, or other legal substance abuse?
Respecting this and promoting inclusivity are essential for social wellness.
What is respecting diversity?
Participating in these with others can enhance intellectual wellness.
What are stimulating or intellectual discussions?
Nurturing these can be vital for maintaining emotional well-being, in addition to cultivating a support network, and seeking therapy or counseling when facing emotional challenges.
What are close friendships?
Time management, prioritization, seeking support, taking vacation days, staying home when sick, taking a break during the day.
What are basic approaches to work-related stress management?
This important part of brain function can become impaired when we get insufficient REM sleep.
What is memory?
Practicing assertive communication can help make these clear in relationships.
What are boundaries?
Setting and pursuing intellectual versions of these can foster personal growth and enhance intellectual wellness.
What are goals?