WELNESS

Welness

Wellness is an active process of becoming aware of and making choices towards a healthy and fulfilling life. It is more than being free from illness, it is a dynamic process of change and growth. A good or satisfactory condition of existence; a state characterized by health, happiness, and prosperity; welfare. Wellness is much more than merely physical health, exercise or nutrition. It is the full integration of physical, mental, social, intellectual, environmental, and spiritual well-being. Each dimension of wellness is interrelated with another. Each dimension is equally vital in the pursuit of optimum health. One can reach an optimal level of wellness by understanding how to maintain and optimize each of the dimensions of wellness.  

How many dimensions of wellness are there?

Wellness is more than just physical health; it is holistic and multidimensional. It comprises six dimensions that

include physical, intellectual, emotional, environmental, social, and spiritual wellness.

Emotional

A person with emotional wellness can deal with stressful situations. A person who is aware of their own feelings has good self-esteem, and has empathy toward others’ feelings would have emotional wellness.

Environmental

Awareness of the role we play in improving our natural environment rather than denigrating it and maintaining and living in a healthy physical environment free of hazards promotes wellness.

Social

Social circles and support networks are invaluable to the overall well-being of a person. Relating, interacting, and contributing to a community, establishing good interpersonal relations, and maintaining long-term relationships with family and friends keep a person happier and healthier.

Spiritual

Spiritual wellness does not imply religion or faith of a person, but the search for meaning and purpose of human existence. Developing compassion, caring, forgiving, and having a purpose in life help in spiritual wellness. 

Physical

Physical wellness increases physical fitness by being physically fit, a person would have an enhanced ability to prevent illness and diseases Exerrcise stimulates a healthy mind and body. A sedentary lifestyle can be avoided by increasing physical activity in everyday life such as walking, cycling, walking the dog, taking the steps, and hiking. Having good ntrition, eating a balanced diet, drinking sufficient water (eight glasses per day), and getting adequate sleep promotes a person’s physical wellness.

Intellectual

Mental exercise and engagement through learning, problem-solving, and creativity support intellectual wellness and promote a better attitude. People who learn new things and challenge their mind can avoid mental health problems.