What is wellness?

Wellness is an English term developed in the last century and translated into Spanish as well-being.

The World Health Organization (WHO) defines well-being as the state in which a person can realize their abilities and cope with the factors that may disturb them.

For its part, the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) defines well-being as the set of things necessary to live well and the state of the person in which there is a good functioning of their somatic and psychic activity, that is, as the state of good physical and mental health that provides a feeling of satisfaction and tranquility.

This state involves the various dimensions that make up human existence: physical, emotional, occupational, intellectual, financial, social, environmental and spiritual.

In short, we experience wellness in every experience that marks us, whether for its pleasure, relaxation, satisfaction or simple memorability and that creates a deep connection in our being and a sense of balance in the dimensions that make up our existence.

These experiences are engraved within us, forging lasting bonds that drive us to repeat them and choose them over others.

Therefore, wellness is more than a concept limited to tourist or health experiences, it is a state of existence characterized by complete physical, mental, social, spiritual, emotional, occupational, environmental and even financial well-being, and not just the absence of illness or disease. It is a proactive approach to life that seeks to optimize all dimensions of the human being.

That is why we all have a favorite restaurant, a bank branch we prefer to go to, a supermarket we consider better than another, a professional who makes us feel better cared for, a beach that brings back intimate memories and many other experiences that we consider important, transcendent and lasting. All of them are, to a greater or lesser extent, experiences of well-being and we are here to explore them, select them, evaluate them and propose them with your help to our society as a whole with the main aim of bringing everyone closer to a higher and more permanent level of well-being, which will result in better social coexistence, greater and better human and technical progress, prosperity and, finally, a more peaceful society.

We consider these to be the 8 main dimensions that the wellness experience encompasses:

Physical Wellbeing: Includes a healthy diet, regular exercise, adequate rest, and preventive care to keep the body in optimal condition.

Mental Wellbeing: Refers to emotional health, the ability to manage stress, resilience, self-esteem, and personal development.

Social Wellbeing: Involves interpersonal relationships, connection with the community, and the ability to build healthy and meaningful relationships.

Spiritual Wellbeing: Related to the search for a sense of purpose in life, connection with something greater than oneself, and the practice of personal values ​​and beliefs.

Emotional Wellbeing: Focuses on the ability to recognize and manage one's own emotions, as well as emotional intelligence.

Financial Wellbeing: Involves the responsible management of economic resources and financial security to achieve greater peace of mind.

Environmental Wellbeing: Includes the relationship with the natural environment and awareness of the environmental impacts of our actions.

Occupational Well-being: Refers to job satisfaction, work-life balance, and professional development.

Dimensions of Wellness

Why is Wellness culture important?

• Improves quality of life: By taking care of all dimensions of well-being, we increase our feeling of happiness and satisfaction.

• Increases productivity: A good state of well-being translates into greater energy, concentration and creativity.

• Reduces the risk of diseases: Healthy habits associated with wellness strengthen the immune system and prevent chronic diseases.

  Improves interpersonal relationships: Emotional and social well-being facilitates connection with others.

• Increases longevity: People who take care of their well-being tend to live longer and with a better quality of life.

"Mens sana in corpore sano"

A healthy mind in a healthy body.

This ancient Latin maxim sums up the importance of taking care of both our physical and mental health.

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