Wellness

Wellness is first and foremost a choice to assume responsibility for the quality of your life. It begins with a conscious decision to shape a healthy lifestyle. Wellness is a mindset, a predisposition to adopt a series of key principles in varied life areas that lead to high levels of well-being and life satisfaction.

Research suggests that the "wellest of the well" possess the following qualities, to an uncommon degree:

- high self-esteem and a positive outlook

- a foundation philosophy and a sense of purpose

- a strong sense of personal responsibility

- a good sense of humor and plenty of fun in life

- a concern for others and a respect for the environment

- a conscious commitment to personal excellence

- a sense of balance and an integrated lifestyle

- freedom from addictive behaviors of a negative or health-inhibiting nature

- a capacity to cope with whatever life presents and to continue to learn

- grounded in reality

- highly conditioned and physically fit

- a capacity to love and an ability to nurture

- a capacity to manage life demands and communicate effectively.

Wellness entails a conscious commitment to positive initiatives and principles for optimal functioning in all these areas