Wellbeing, what does it look like.

Welcome to my first ever blog and a space where we have things to contemplate, ruminate and ponder for our lives. Unfortunately for me, wellbeing wasn’t really a thing as I was growing up but know that I’ve gained those ‘medals of life’ from various heartbreaking and traumatic experiences, I have a much better understanding what of welling being means and how to do it well.

Wellbeing is crucial for every living being as it encompasses the physical, mental, and emotional health that allows individuals to thrive and lead fulfilling lives. At its core, wellbeing is about more than just the absence of illness; it's about actively maintaining a state of balance and harmony in one's life, cherishing your, mind, heart, body and soul. This can mean having a sense of purpose, maintaining healthy relationships, and achieving personal goals, which collectively contribute to overall happiness and satisfaction.

When wellbeing is prioritised, it leads to greater resilience, allowing individuals to cope better with life's challenges and changes. Moreover, a focus on wellbeing can enhance productivity, creativity, and longevity, creating a positive ripple effect that benefits not only the individual but also the wider community and environment.

For the Wellbeing Compass, we explore six key themes that we know can make a huge difference to how you feel about yourself and the impact on your life.

The Six Wellbeing Themes are: 

Connect - Connecting with uplifting people fosters belonging and positive relationships, leading to increased happiness, resilience against life's challenges, reduced loneliness, and improved mental health with less stress and anxiety.

Learn - Evidence suggests that learning enhances well-being by boosting self-confidence, fostering a sense of direction, and facilitating connections with others. 

Active - Being physically and mentally active benefits both the body and mind by releasing feel-good chemicals in the brain, boosting self-esteem, improving concentration, and enhancing sleep quality, as well as having a body that keeps working for you - use it or lose it! 

Inspire - To be inspired and connect with yourself and have a focus, that will enhance your well-being and life satisfaction. 

Mindful - to be mindful is the mental practice of focusing on the present without judgment, promoting calmness and aiding in managing stress. It enhances *consciousness supports mental health, reduces stress, and improves sleep.

Give - Research shows that helping others positively impacts our own mental health by reducing stress and enhancing mood, self-esteem, and happiness. Simple, everyday good deeds require little time or money, they feel good and so do you - It’s a Win Win situation!

Let’s Live Life Well.

*Consciousness is the awareness of your thoughts, memories, emotions, sensations, and surroundings, encompassing both self-awareness and environmental awareness.