What is Wellness?
“The Global Wellness Institute defines wellness as the active pursuit of activities, choices and lifestyles that lead to a state of holistic health.” The main word that defines Wellness is the “active pursuit” or as we like to call it the state of Continued Wellness. Linked strongly with our behaviors & habits, Wellness focuses on how we can better our health & quality of life through positive changes to our physical, mental, emotional, social & environmental health. Wellness is also described as “the act of practicing healthy habits on a daily basis to attain better physical and mental health outcomes, so that instead of just surviving, you’re thriving.” How we choose to live out our lifestyles today will greatly effect our overall health in the future.
Why is prioritizing your Wellness Important?
“Wellness matters because everything we do and every emotion we feel relates to our well-being. In turn, our well-being directly affects our actions and emotions. It’s an ongoing circle. Therefore, it is important for everyone to achieve optimal wellness in order to subdue stress, reduce the risk of illness and ensure positive interactions.” As human beings we don’t want to simply survive in life, we want to be able to thrive and live our lives to the absolute fullest. Prioritizing your health and changing unhealthy habits can lead you to experiencing life with a new found energy & sight.
How to get started on your Wellness Journey?
I hope now you are able to gather a greater understanding to what & why Wellness is so important. There are many ways you can begin to improve your Wellness. Working alongside a Wellness Coach is a proven way of getting your Wellness on track and implementing change to your behaviors & lifestyle. Following blogs such as the Continued Wellness blog is great to getting you interested in this area, we have so much to share that this is only the beginning of it. I think even you reading this article is the most amazing first steps to starting your Wellness Journey.
Remember, Wellness is a journey, take baby steps, work with a coach, form new habits and you will look back and be so proud of how far you have come. Check out our individual coaching today!
This article is for informational purposes only. It is not, nor is it intended to be, a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment and should never be relied upon for specific medical advice. To the extent that this article features the advice of physicians or medical practitioners, the views expressed are the views of the cited expert and do not necessarily represent the views of Continued Wellness.
