Have you ever been physically ill when you pay your bills? 🤒
Are you often restless when confined to your desk at work? 😰
Perhaps you are conflicted about how your religious beliefs may interfere with your ability to connect with a new friend? 😒
Do you experience symptoms of anxiety when delivering a speech in your Toastmasters club meeting? 😳
If any of these examples resonate with you in some capacity, I would invite you to read further!
Hi! 👋 My name is Michelle and I will be your tour guide on one of my favorite topics to explore: Wellness!
Throughout my life, I have been highly invested in mental and physical health. I regularly seek out professional advice and conduct my own research to ensure I maintain a sound mind and body. While I do have a few tried and true methods, I am always open to learn innovative ways to maintain optimal health.
In my journey to improved health and overall wellness, I came upon an amazing resource published by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). It is a guide titled, "Creating a Healthier Life: A Step-by-Step Guide to Wellness". I found this guide to be essential in my journey to achieve better health. It was so helpful to me that I also found ways to share it with my colleagues, clients and even with my family and friends. I have also incorporated it into a vision board curriculum that I developed.
This wellness guide provides clear and concise definitions of all 8 dimensions of wellness. There are also pages allotted for note taking and goal setting. The topic of wellness in general can be overwhelming. Much of the information I found in my journey was filled with complex jargon that was difficult to understand. I knew that if I were to be successful in my endeavors, I would need to understand what I was doing and why I was doing it. This guide is simple enough for a novice to understand.
My favorite part of this guide is that it includes worksheets to list strategies that could be implemented in daily life. I use the worksheets as a living document, updating them as needed. Building a repertoire of healthy habits is not an end goal but an ongoing process. There are times when I find a specific strategy is no longer effective. In those moments I can use the worksheets as a resource to consider other options.
No matter where you are on your wellness journey, I encourage you to check out this guide and continue reading the subsequent blog posts. I am certain you will find something within this content that will be valuable and useful.
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