Words of Wellness
Words of Wellness, Vol. 13, No. 4 April 2021
The spaces where we spend time affect us in many ways. The many places and spaces we occupy each day, including where we live, work, and move around in our local communities, can enhance or detract from our wellbeing.
Words of Wellness, Vol. 13, No. 3, March 2021
Emotional wellness includes the ability to recognize and express our feelings. It is also about how we treat others. Peace and harmony come from tolerance, awareness, and acceptance of a wide range of feelings in ourselves and others.
Words of Wellness, Vol. 13 No. 2, February 2021
The pandemic has drawn our attention to social wellness for young and old. Disconnection and loneliness became so rampant for so many. We have been inspired by how creative people have become in reaching out to others. One thing we have learned is how important social connections can be for our health. This is true for heart health too.
Words of Wellness, Vol. 13, No. 1,
As we enter a new, and hopefully better, year, turning to the calendar for 2021 offers a fresh start. We invite you to join us in choosing a wellness area that you would like to strengthen in the year ahead.
Words of Wellness, Vol. 12, No. 14, December 2020
Many people find winter to be a challenging time: the days get shorter, less sunlight, the weather gets colder and the holidays can create stress. We are coming to the end of the year but it looks likely that the additional difficulties of the 2020 pandemic will be with us for some time to come.
Words of Wellness, Vol. 12, No.13, November 2020
Financial wellness has far-reaching effects on emotional, social, physical, environmental wellness, and more, so supports should address and enhance multiple indicators of financial wellness.
Words of Wellness, Vol. 12, No.12, October 2020
The Wellness Model we developed many years ago is built on the ABC Model: Attitude, Balance and Control. Positive feelings are connected with many health and wellness benefits.
Words of Wellness, Vol. 12, No. 11, September 2020
Tidy is as tidy does. Decluttering and organizing have practical as well as emotional results. In fact, as series of studies suggest a link between disorder and self-control.
Words of Wellness, August 2020, Vol. 12, No. 10
Laughter and smiling are good for wellness. Even a quick smile offers a mood boost and helps our bodies release chemicals that offer health and wellness benefits.
Words of Wellness, July Vol. 12 No. 9
Barbara Stewart started “Socks for the Soul” in 2014 as a way to give back. She also discovered how doing so contributes to her own wellness. Learn more about her meaningful journey of helping others– and herself.
Words of Wellness, Vol. 12, No. 8
Media Literacy is the ability to access, analyze, evaluate, and create media in a variety of forms. Media include television, magazines, newspapers, advertisements, social media, memes, gifs, and more. Media literacy skills relate to intellectual wellness and can help us stay up to date on what is happening around us in a mindful way.
Words of Wellness, Vol. 12, Number 7, Special May-June 2020
A common theme has been emerging from casual conversations, about the therapeutic value of…gardening! Some have even claimed to enjoy weeding! Considering the challenges so many are experiencing now, it is refreshing to hear of the joy so many are getting out of their gardens…and music!