Total Wellness: The Ultimate Guide to a Balanced You
What is Total Wellness?
Stress Eating
When you hear the word, "Wellness", what is the first thing that pops up in your head? You might think exercise, or getting enough sleep. While those are important, it goes deeper then that. It includes your physical, emotional/mental, and social health. Think of it like a chain, if one part is broken, the rest breaks down with it. To have a good " total wellness" you must take care of all parts of yourself.
Ever reach for a bag of chips when you're feeling stressed? That's called stress eating-using food to cope with emotions. While it might bring temporary relief, it often leads to guilt, weight gain, and health problems when overused.
Common Defense Mechanisms Denial-Refusing to Accept RealityProjection-Blaming others for your feelingsDisplacement-Taking out feelings on someone else
Social and Emotional Wellness: The Heart of it All
Stress Management Board-Your Wellness SupermanExercise RegularlyPractice mindfulness or meditationGet enough sleepStay organizedTalk it out
Your emotional and social health are equally important as your physical health. Social wellness is about relationships, how you connect with others, and make friends. Healthy, long lasting friendships are essential to your well-being.
Part of your Emotional wellness is how you cope with things. One common way of coping is what we call defense mechanisms. We all use these psychological strategies to protect ourselves from emotional trauma or pain. While they help us cope in the short run, overusing them can hurt us in the long run.
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