It is important to take care of yourself and reduce the stress in your life. One way to do this is by practicing wellness. Wellness is essential to a healthy and balanced life.

Here is a comprehensive guide on wellness, its activities, and resources

Types of Wellness

Wellness involves making choices, engaging in activities, and adopting a lifestyle that promotes health.¹ There are eight different types of wellness that you could practice, which are:

• Emotional Wellness. Emotional wellness is becoming familiar with your emotions and feelings. When you have emotional wellness, you are better able to understand and respond to your emotions.²
• Physical Wellness. Physical wellness is understanding the importance of exercise, eating healthy foods, getting enough sleep, and taking care of illnesses.³
• Spiritual Wellness. Spiritual wellness occurs when you have a set of beliefs, faith, or morals that guide your life’s direction and purpose.⁴
• Intellectual Wellness. Intellectual wellness is when you commit to growing your knowledge and skills.⁵
• Social Wellness. Social wellness is being aware of the impact your actions may have on the society around you.⁶
• Environmental Wellness. Environmental wellness is protecting the environment that surrounds you, as well as taking the steps necessary to protect yourself from environmental pollutants and harm.⁷
• Occupational Wellness. Occupational wellness occurs when you have a job that fulfills you while also adhering to your values and goals.⁸
• Financial Wellness. Financial wellness is when you are able to be financially responsible while also preparing a budget for the future.⁹

Wellness Activities

There are many simple activities that you could engage in that would help improve your overall wellness. Here are some examples of wellness activities.

• Meditate. One way to practice emotional wellness is to meditate. Whether you take a meditation class at a studio or participate in a guided meditation through an app, meditation can help you become more self-aware and reduce your anxiety.¹⁰
• Exercise. Exercise is a great way to practice physical wellness. When you exercise, you reduce your chances of developing heart disease and diabetes, while improving your sleep and mood.¹¹
• Attend Religious Services. One way to have spiritual wellness is to attend religious services such as Christian liturgy, Muslim Salah, or Jewish services. By attending a religious service, it could help solidify your beliefs and give you purpose.¹²
• Create a Budget. Creating a budget is a great way to break down the money you are spending on necessities and see how much money you have left over, so you can ensure you do not live above your means. Creating a budget also allows you to financially plan so you achieve your financial goals.¹³

Wellness Resources

• Khan Academy: Khan Academy offers online lessons across a variety of subjects for kids and adults. You can apply what you learned by answering questions related to the lesson. This resource can improve your intellectual wellness by helping you continue to learn.¹⁴
• Earthday.org: Earthday.org provides environmental facts and information, as well as how you can make a positive difference in our environment, which is great for your environmental wellness.¹⁵
• The Muse: The Muse is an organization that provides career coaching services. They can help you look for new jobs, edit your resume, provide interview prep, and more. This resource can help you have occupational wellness.¹⁶