Promoting Holistic Wellness Models

When we think of wellness, we often immediately associate it with physical well-being. However, it is important to remember that wellness is more than just exercising regularly or eating healthy.

Incorporating a holistic approach to wellness will make your employees feel more comfortable at work. This will encourage them to prioritize their own health and improve their performance at work.

Physical Well-Being

Physical well-being encompasses a wide range of practices and activities, from maintaining adequate sleep to recognizing the importance of healthy eating habits. It also includes taking part in regular exercise to improve strength, fitness and vitality.

Physical wellness includes a commitment to clean living and environmentally responsible actions. This may be as simple as recycling and reducing car trips or as large as joining local efforts to reduce waste and support the planet.

It also means recognizing the value of effective communication, whether it’s with friends and family or colleagues at work. This helps to build trust and offer clarity, which can boost a sense of overall well-being. It also allows individuals to better reach their own personal goals and feel connected to the world around them.

Emotional Well-Being

When it comes to wellness, the mind and emotions are just as important as the body. Emotionally healthy people are able to regulate their feelings and handle both positive and negative ones. They can also identify what they’re feeling and have a good understanding of their own thoughts, which makes it easier for them to talk about their emotional health with a doctor or therapist.

A lack of mental wellness can lead to stress, depression and other emotional problems. That’s why it’s important to take the time to rest, whether that be through sleep or activities like hobbies, creative pursuits, and spirituality. It will make you more productive and happier. Moreover, it’s a good idea to get regular checkups and annual screenings for cancer and other medical conditions.

Social Well-Being

Having healthy social relationships is a key component of holistic wellness. This encompasses a feeling of belonging, a sense of support from others, and communication skills.

Maintaining an optimal level of social well-being is essential for a person to feel connected to others, which can improve emotional resilience and promote empathy. It can also help someone learn assertiveness skills and develop healthy boundaries in personal relationships.

Successful holistic wellness models take a balanced approach to the six dimensions of wellbeing: physical, emotional, financial, community and career. They address the fact that people can’t separate their work life from their home life, and provide resources to support all aspects of an individual’s health. For example, employers may offer flexible working arrangements, provide mental health support, prioritise internal communications and promote employee recognition.

Financial Well-Being

Financial well-being, also known as financial literacy, wellness, or confidence, is a person’s ability to exercise choice and feel in control of their finances. It involves understanding how to manage day-to-day expenses, handle unexpected bills and savings for the future and establishing healthy financial habits.

Financial wellbeing is a key element to overall mental, emotional and physical health. Stress related to financial issues can cause or worsen relationship problems, sleep problems and low energy levels.

Developing a holistic wellness model is an essential tool for organisations to help their employees reach higher levels of well-being in work and life. NWI’s Six Dimensions of Wellness model, which was developed by Dr Bill Hettler, is a good place to start. (See the full model in the Members’ Only Professional Resource Library).) The model provides an understanding of how different dimensions of wellness interact.

Career Well-Being

Holistic wellness models take into account all aspects of health, including physical well-being. Taking care of the body by eating well, getting enough sleep and exercising regularly can improve mood and cognitive abilities. Additionally, practicing mindfulness and participating in social activities are all part of holistic wellness.

The professional well-being factor of CWB examines career options, goals and decisions that are consistent with one’s values, life choices and lifestyle. It is a long-term pursuit of goal striving and purpose and encompasses proactive career management behaviors such as setting career goals, networking, seeking out mentorship opportunities and engaging in self-development.

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