What is “Wellness”?
Wellness is actually a tough word to define because it is multidimensional. We generally associate it with a “state of well-being” or a “state of acceptance or satisfaction with our present condition.” Charles B. Corbin of Arizona State University gives this definition of wellness: “Wellness is a multidimensional state of being describing the existence of positive health in an individual as exemplified by quality of life and a sense of well-being.”
Wellness is an active process of becoming aware of and making choices toward a more successful existence.
§ “Process” means that improvement is always possible
§ “Aware” means that we are continuously seeking more information about how we can improve.
§ “Choices” means that we consider a variety of options and select those in our best interest.
§ “Success” is determined by each individual to be their collection of life accomplishments.
The Common Dimensions of Wellness:
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