What is wellness?
The World Health Organization (WHO) defines health as a “state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.”
The following are activities that can promote wellness:
- Meditate and relax
- Physical exercise
- Eating right
- Getting enough sleep
- Social connection
- Learning when it is time to seek professional help
Helpful websites
Headspace – Learn about and practice meditation in 10 minutes per day
Calm – Daily meditations
Stop, Breathe & Think – Emotional wellness everyday
Wellness Tracker – Track you health, moods, and overall well-being
Happify – Play games to increase your mood
Mental Health and Wellness Articles
Self Care & COVID 19: Intentional Planning for Self Care
How to Feel Your Feelings: Tips from Doreen Dodgen-Magee, PsyD. about how to honor and accept all of your feelings during the COVID 19 crisis.
Grounding Techniques: Helpful Techniques to Sooth Distressing Thoughts