Wellness Resources

This is all about caring for your body as a whole. It is not about how you look but about how good you feel in your own skin and giving your body the care it deserves.

Elements

• Exercise: Aim for 150 minutes of moderate intensity exercise. If that sounds like a lot, consider that you have a lot of time to build up to this standard. Move more than before to get started. Make a Wellness Coaching appointment if you need support with exercise!
• Nutrition: A balanced diet looks slightly differently for everybody. There is no magic diet or ultimate way of eating. There is only the foods that make you feel good and those that slow you down - you know what those are, choose appropriately. 
• Physical health: Exercising and eating better will promote wellbeing and your doctor will thank you for it! But also go see your doctor and take care of yourself when you're sick, etc.
• Sleep: Aim for 8-9 hours and if you can sneak in some naps, do so! Contact your wellness coach for support learning how to destress and get to sleep!

Tips 

• Make movement fun: Look for classes that sound fun to you, go for walks, runs, join pick up games, find follow-along videos or your work-led movement events!
• Drink water: Put a little lemon and salt to increase hydration but look to regular H20 to quench your thirst as much as possible.
• Mix things up: Change your workouts and meal plans, keep things dynamic.
• Listen to your body: Slow down when you need rest, and push hard when you have lots of energy. We were meant to move and rest.

Engaging your curiosity to learn about new things; taking part in lifelong learning and continuously expanding your knowledge and skills. 

Elements

• Continuous learning: Find new outlets for learning, books, podcasts, courses and conversations with people.
• Critical thinking skills: Question assumptions, analyze information from other angles and make well-informed decisions.
• Creativity: Allow yourself time for thinking outside the box and solve problems, create art and challenge yourself intellectually.

Tips

• Solve challenging puzzles or games: engage in brain teasers, Sudoku and crosswords.
• join a club or group: to connect with other intellectually curious individuals
• attend workshops and events: learn from experts in their fields
• set learning goals: challenge yourself with new skills, ideas or subjects.

Acknowledging your feelings, values and attitudes; managing your emotions in a constructive and productive manner while maintaining a positive attitude about you and your life. 

Elements

• Self-awareness: Learn to know yourself, recognize your emotional triggers and patterns so you handle them better in the future.
• Stress management: Learning deep breathing, mindfulness and how to constructively get your rage out are all important to become a well regulated individual. 
• Emotional intelligence: Becoming aware of your emotions and also understanding and empathizing with other's feelings.

Tips

• Practice mindfulness: incorporate meditation or deep breathing exercises to stay present and grounded.
• Journal: Putting pen to paper has been found to promote stress reduction, combined with specific prompts can add a lot to your week.
• Cultivate gratitude: take some time in the day to simply experience being thankful for whatever is positive in your life. The more this is practiced the more your brain "looks" for positivity in your life.
• Seek support: reach out to friends, family, colleagues and any folks in charge of supporting your well being.

Maintaining healthy relationships with other people; developing new friendships and intimate relations; caring about others and allowing others to care for you. 

Elements 

• Healthy relationships: surround yourself with people who uplift and are positive.
• communication skills: express yourself clearly and listen actively to make your interactions smoother and more enjoyable.
• social connections: participate actively in activities that bring you joy and allow you to connect with others. 

Tips

• volunteer: help out, it feels good and connects you to others that also care!
• practice empathy and understanding: strive to see how others might feel, it will deepen your connection and foster mutual respect.
• be proactive: do not always wait for others to build relationships for you, take the initiative. 
• set boundaries: learn when stepping back from some relationships is important. 

Finding inspiration, purpose and value in who you are and what you do through higher mental connection. 

Elements

• Personal values: identify your core belies and principles that guide your thoughts, actions and decisions in life.
• Find inner peace: by embracing practices and habits that promote emotional stability and mental clarity.
• Sense of purpose: reflect on what is meaningful for you and nurture those relationships, pursue those passions, attune to a higher power or contribute to a greater good.

Tips

• meditation and mindfulness: set aside time in your day or week for quiet reflection. Close your eyes, focus on breathing and if thoughts come up, watch them go away as you refocus on your breath.
• journaling and self-reflection: write down your thoughts about your life and self, ask yourself questions about your own growth.
• spend time in nature: connecting with the natural world refreshes us - find your nature or explore different types of natural connection (beach, forest, mountain, snow!)
• explore different philosophies and belief systems: be open minded and curious about various paths of spirituality to discover new perspectives that might resonate with you

Achieving personal satisfaction and enrichment through work that is consistent with our values, goals and personal beliefs. 

Elements

• job satisfaction: pursue roles that challenge you intellectually and align with your values.
• work-life balance: look for a balance between professional responsibilities and leisure time. This time for self-care is essential, not selfish.
• personal fulfillment: reflect on what aspects of your job bring you the most personal satisfaction.

Tips

• Set clear boundaries: establish your working hours and communicate when you will be away.
• communicate with coworkers and superiors: express your needs and concerns professionally to create an atmosphere of respect and understanding. 
• prioritize professional development: attend workshops and conferences in your field.

Managing and growing your resources through informed investments; capitalizing opportunities and setting realistic financial goals. 

Elements

• Budgeting: knowing where your money goes is a great step to take financial control. Create a plan that outlines your income, expenses and financial goals. 
• saving: set aside funds for emergencies as well as short and long term goals, needs and treats!
• financial stability: aim to reduce debt, build up credit and having adequate insurance coverage to protect from unforeseen circumstances. 

Tips

• Track your expenses: monitor your spending habits to help you identify areas to make adjustments.
• set SMART goals: goals that are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time-bound to keep you motivated and focused.
• seek professional advise: consult with financial experts for guidance, check if your company offers financial counseling or workshops.

Maintaining a commitment to a healthy planet and taking part in activities that preserve the air, water and earth around you. 

Elements

• Sustainable living: make eco-friendly choices in your life from conserving energy to reusing plastic, etc.
• connect with nature: spend time outdoors and in natural environments.
• reduce ecological footprint: adopt practices that reduce pollution and waste and that embrace water conservation as well as any other efforts you find meaningful.

Tips

• Choose eco-friendly products: support businesses that prioritize sustainability and use earth-friendly materials and practices.
• Grow some plants: cultivating any sized garden of vegetables or herbs can be away to reduce your consumption, connect with nature, practice patience and experience new flavors. Even a single pot on a windowsill can have a trans formative effect.
• explore minimalism: simplify your life and declutter your spaces, donate items you are no longer using and make them serve someone else.