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Our Framework

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What is wellness?

Wellness is the holistic integration of mind, body and spiritual well-being (Stoewen, 2017) which requires constant and consistent maintenance.

 

Health vs Wellness

Health refers to the “state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not the absence of disease or infirmity” (WHO, 1946) while wellness is the “active process through which people become aware of, and make choices toward, a more successful existence” (National Wellness Institute, 1976). In short, health is a state while wellness is a conscious, ever-changing process.

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Maintaining wellness helps us to attain health.

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The 10 dimensions of wellness

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Categorising wellness into various dimensions not only helps us to view wellness holistically, but also helps us to realise that wellness can be attained in diverse ways.

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At Total Wellness Initiative Singapore, we have identified 10 dimensions of wellness to ensure a fulfilling life.

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1. Physical wellness

  • Ability to maintain physical health

  • Examples of physical wellness include exercising regularly, eating healthy, etc

 

2. Psychological wellness

  • Ability to maintain a positive mental health

  • Examples of psychological wellness include regular meditation/muscle relaxation exercises, practising gratitude

 

3. Social wellness

  • Ability to maintain meaningful relationships and have healthy interactions with others

  • Examples include spending quality time with loved ones, engaging in volunteer work

 

4. Occupational wellness

  • Ability to achieve work-life balance, address workplace stress and build collegial relationships

  • Examples include healthy communication with colleagues and conflict resolution at work, finding ways to make the job more fulfilling/meaningful, balancing work and leisure

 

5. Digital wellness

  • Ability to intentionally maintain healthy relationship with technology.

  • Examples of digital wellness include setting time limit to be on social media, using “Do Not Disturb” mode

 

6. Intellectual wellness

  • Ability to recognize abilities and expand knowledge and skills

  • Examples include pursuing personal/professional development, learning new skills, expanding on personal hobbies

 

7. Spiritual wellness

  • Ability to expand one’s sense of purpose and meaning in life, understanding own

    values/beliefs/morals that guide own actions

  • Examples include praying, reflection on self and meaning of life

 

8. Environmental wellness

  • Ability to creating or putting oneself in an environment which supports health/well-being. This can be directly (decluttering) or indirectly (adopting environmentally healthy practices)

  • Examples include spending time in nature, purchasing from sustainable businesses, ensuring work station is neat/pleasing to eye

 

9. Financial wellness

  • Ability to manage one’s finances well, make prudent financial decisions, feel secure in financial future

  • Examples include spending within means, decreasing debt, saving for retirement

 

10. Creative wellness

  • Ability to appreciate and participate in art and cultural experiences, to get in touch with one’s creative side

  • Examples include journaling, doodling, dancing

 

 

References

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