What Wellness REALLY Means

The term wellness has gained popularity over the past few years. It is apparent that social media, wellness brands, and marketing agencies have taken advantage of this trend. With that has become a misconception of what wellness really looks like.

Wellness is NOT simply drinking a fancy green smoothie, doing yoga every morning, or looking a certain way. The term wellness is broad and covers 8 different aspects in your life (Emotional/Mental, Environmental, Financial, Intellectual, Occupational, Physical, Social, & Spiritual)

Wellness is putting purpose into these 8 different dimensions in a way that supports your journey. Reminder that wellness is for everyone and it isn't about being perfect.

Wellness Focus: Coping effectively, having a sense of positive self-image, and creating satisfying relationships.

Wellness Actions:
- Shift your perspective to harvest a positive attitude.
- Be sensitive to your feelings and the feelings of others.
- Learn coping mechanisms for stress.
- Be gentle to your mind

Wellness Tools:- Coping Mechanisms
- Book- Get Out of Your Head: Stopping the Spiral of Toxic Thoughts

Wellness Focus: Occupying pleasant, stimulating environments that support well-being.

Wellness Actions:
- Maintain a clean home
- Designate spaces that bring joy
- Change your scenery
- Practice habits such as recycling, composting, and reusing

Wellness Tools:
- Zen Garden
- Essential oil diffuser

Wellness Focus: Satisfaction with current and future financial situations.

Wellness Actions:
- Talk with a financial specialist
- Learn about budgeting
- Establish a plan
- Be aware of your spending

Wellness Tools:
- Free Budget Template
- 5 Steps for Tracking your Monthly Expenses

Wellness Focus: Recognizing ways to expand your knowledge and skills through intellectually stimulating activities.

Wellness Actions:
- Become a life-long learner
- Find something you are passionate about
- Discover creative outlets that bring you joy
- Be open to new information

Wellness Tools:
- Book: The Wellness Project
- List of Creative Outlets

Wellness Focus: Personal satisfaction and enrichment from one’s work.

Wellness Actions:
- Find a job that aligns with your values
- Enjoy what you do, do what you enjoy
- Challenge yourself daily
- Create connections with co workers

Wellness Tools:
- Career Quiz
- Simple Ways to Learn to Love Your Job

Wellness Focus: Recognizing the need for physical activity, healthy foods, and sleep.

Wellness Actions: 
- Drink plenty of water
- Eat whole foods to fuel your body
- Limit blue-light exposure before bed
- Designating time to move your body 
- Take supplements & vitamins that align with your goals

Wellness Tools:
- C8 MCT Oil
- Large Water Bottle: Hydro Jug
- Collagen Peptides

Wellness Focus: Developing a sense of connection, belonging, and a well-developed support system.

Wellness Actions:
- Be intentional with who you surround yourself with
- Learn to empathize with others
- Join a club or organization
- Be open to new relationships 

Wellness Tools:
- 33 Best Social Hobbies to Meet People
- How To Be More Empathetic

Wellness Focus: Attending to your sense of purpose and meaning in life.

Wellness Actions:
- Be open to different cultures and beliefs
- Spend time alone for reflection
- Define your personal values and ethics
- Volunteer to help others

Wellness Tools:
- 13 Good Places to Volunteer
- 7 Simple Ways to Learn about a Different Culture