Social Wellness

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How well do you relate to other people? Do you like the company of others, just because you’re lonely, or because you feel the need to share unique experiences?
As social beings we interact every day with others. Some areas in which our lifestyle reflects our Social Wellness are:
* positive interaction with others
* enjoy [...]

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What is wellness?

A previous post on this site also presents a wellness wheel.  Here is another reminder of what wellness really is.

The Wellness Wheel
Wellness is broken down into six major categories, as demonstrated by the Wellness Wheel:

PHYSICAL WELLNESS: a perception and expectation of physical health.

Exercising [...]

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Superfoods for a super life

Prevention is better than cure! We’ve known that for a very long time. So eat these foods, and enjoy a disease free life. I don’t know how well many of them will go down, but then – medicine doesn’t taste any better! So, if all else fails, block your nose and swallow [...]

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Brain fitness

I’m not always convinced that we remember less, because we’re getting older. The amount of information at hand today, has increased significantly since I left school almost 30 years ago, and remembering everything has just become a difficult task.
I’ve certainly developed the habit to only remember the things I really have to, but things [...]

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What is wellness?

Have you been wondering what the buzz is all about?

 Credit: The Wellness Wheel
Wellness is a state of optimal well-being that is oriented toward maximizing an individual’s potential. This is a life-long process of moving towards enhancing your physical, intellectual, emotional, social, spiritual, and environmental well-being.
These six dimensions highlight [...]

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Assess your spiritual wellness

As we start a new week, it might be useful to ponder where we are headed.
Take this quick test to see how well your spiritual life is.
The spiritual dimension of wellness involves seeking meaning and purpose in one’s life.
Feel free to print this [...]

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Are you emotionally well?

Quick and easy ways for you to know the answer:
Signs of Emotional Wellness

You can talk with someone about your emotional concerns
You can say “no” when you need to without feeling guilty
You are happy much of the time
You have people in your life that care about you, and can call when you need them
You are [...]

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