What is Well-being?
What is Well-being?
We assume that people know what it means when discussing “well-being.”
But do we know what it means?
The Oxford Dictionary defines well-being as “the state of being comfortable, healthy, or happy.”
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQOL), Well-Being Concepts, “Well-being is a positive outcome that is meaningful for people and many sectors of society, because it tells us that people perceive that their lives are going well.”
Well-being is multifaceted, meaning there are several areas (or sectors) where we can address our well-being.
Well-being can include physical, social, emotional, and psychological aspects. In addition, it often consists of a level of life satisfaction, life purpose, and community.
Can you improve
your well-being?
What is the most critical part of your well-being to you right now? It may be many things. What is that one thing?
What do you think about your well-being right now?
How do you feel about your well-being?
Can you improve your well-being?
What is the most critical part of your well-being to you right now? It may be many things. What is that one thing?
Is it improved physical well-being?
Emotional well-being? How you respond to stress in your life.
Economic (financial) well-being?
Social well-being – feeling connected to others?
Can you change your well-being? Absolutely.
Some things have outside influences and factors, and there are things you can do irrespective of those outside influences.
For example, do you want improved social well-being? Consider a group of like-minded people who share your values. This group could be a networking group, a social club, a church, or a fitness group. You may have anxiety about doing this, and that is normal. Put on a smile and give it a try. You can do it.
Do you want improved physical well-being? Set a goal to move at least 10 minutes a day, schedule a checkup, and consider adding more fruits and vegetables into your daily life. You don’t need to do all of them. Start with one.
Do you want improved emotional well-being? Learn techniques for managing stress, practicing gratitude, and handling change.
Consider what you can do and who can help you with your well-being. Some things you can do on your own, and others may require some guidance and support. That is normal and okay.
Think about your overall well-being. What do you want to address today?
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