What Is Wellness?

What is 𝑊𝐸𝐿𝐿𝑁𝐸𝑆𝑆, really? In an age where we’re told to drink skinny tea, get a spray tan, do 10 yoga poses you can’t stay in for more than 5 seconds because you’re pretty sure you’re not a human pretzel, meditate 5 hours a day, no negative thoughts, no ice cream 𝐸𝑉𝐸𝑅...Pro Tip: This is 𝑁𝑂𝑇 real life. We don’t have it all together every second of every day. The people who lead you to believe this have you on a wheel racing towards an unattainable goal.Wellness is varied dimensions of life that holistically form a healthy, happy lifestyle. As humans, we are faced with certain decisions. These decisions will sometimes be considered the “right ones” and will help us reach our goals. Other days, we’ll make the “not so right” decision. That’s OK! Be gentle and forgiving of yourself. Just because something works for one person, doesn’t mean it’ll work for you. The important thing is to 𝑇𝑅𝑌.The secret to achieving wellness is to look at every aspect of your life and ask yourself “What choices can I make that help me be the best I can be?” “What can I do that’ll help me find balance in my life?” Sometimes pizza on Friday IS the answer! (it is for me) If you’re spending the rest of the week eating 𝑂𝑁 𝑃𝑂𝐼𝑁𝑇, reward yourself. Maybe pizza isn’t what’ll keep you on point with your healthy eating habits. Maybe its sushi. (also works for me) If sushi keeps you focused on your goal, do that.Habits and routines are the foundation of wellness. They should reflect your goals and priorities, and will help you on the days you don’t have the motivation. Wellness is a 𝐿𝐼𝐹𝐸𝑆𝑇𝑌𝐿𝐸 which means it’s also 𝐿𝑂𝑁𝐺 𝑇𝐸𝑅𝑀. What can you do every day to incorporate these balanced dimensions into your life? Create a chart. Include what’s most important to you. For example: it may be emotional, physical, spiritual, financial, social. What habits and routines can you incorporate into your daily life in order to achieve these goals? LMK in the comments what works for you.