Wellness consciousness reflects people’s preoccupation with their health. It is a positive concept that goes beyond the negative pathogenetic view of health.
The present study explored the influencing mechanism of people’s health consciousness on home-based exercise during the pandemic of COVID-19. The results showed that health life goal and perceived behavioral control mediated the relationship between health consciousness and home-based exercise.
Physical Wellness
Physical wellness focuses on maintaining a healthy body. This can be achieved through consistently engaging in a fitness routine, eating a balanced diet and abstaining from behaviors that jeopardize health. People can also engage in safe sexual practices and make responsible hygiene choices that contribute to physical well-being.
Regular exercise can help to boost energy levels and maintain physical strength and flexibility. Engage in at least 30 minutes of aerobic activity several times a week. Try walking, jumping jacks, playing basketball or taking a dance class. A good night’s rest provides the necessary fuel for your inf and body, so aim to get 7 to 9 hours of sleep per night.
Past research has shown that wellness consciousness enhances the effect of source credibility on willingness to purchase eco-friendly products. In addition, it attenuates the negative effects of tradition and risk barrier on purchasing decisions. Thus, wellness consciousness can significantly increase the likelihood of consumers embracing new lifestyles and sustaining them over time.
Mental Wellness
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many people experienced challenges in their mental health. Some of these challenges may have impacted long-term happiness, physical health and the ability to create healthy relationships.
GWI’s 2020 white paper Resetting the World With Wellness: Mental Resilience in a Time of Stress and Trauma provides a detailed look at mental wellness as it pertains to coping, happiness, and thriving. Specifically, the paper explains that although coping is often associated with mental wellness, happiness and thriving are different than merely getting by during difficult times.
Those who are mentally well are positive and self-assured. They are able to identify their feelings and find healthy ways to express them (e.g., journaling, exercising, taking a walk, focusing on a hobby). They are also able to manage their emotions and cope with challenging situations. As such, they are resilient and able to enjoy life. Many people believe that being free of mental illness is a sign of being mentally well.
Emotional Wellness
People who are emotionally healthy are able to cope with difficult life experiences and bounce back from them faster (resilience). Emotional wellness also includes being able to express a wide range of emotions.
Cultivating emotional wellness requires recognizing and accepting your emotions as a normal part of the human experience, even when they’re unpleasant. It also involves finding meaningful ways to connect with others and nurture relationships with family, friends, and the community. Such connections increase feelings of belonging and purpose, and contribute to greater resilience and overall well-being.
Emotional wellness can be enhanced through practicing mindfulness, which involves focusing on the present moment by noticing your breath, thoughts and emotions without judgment. You can also learn to practice self-compassion, which is the ability to treat yourself with kindness and understanding during challenging times. Verywell Mind and the Greater Good Science Center are excellent resources that offer evidence-based articles and expert insights on various mental health and emotional well-being topics.
Social Wellness
Social wellness is a balanced lifestyle that includes healthy relationships, active involvement in the community, and feeling connected to the world around you. Maintaining an optimal level of social wellness allows you to develop assertive skills and feel comfortable in social situations, while also allowing you to create boundaries that encourage communication, trust, and conflict management.
In order to achieve a high level of social wellness, you must first reflect on your personal needs and goals. Identify what aspects of your social life you enjoy and what parts could use some improvement. Some examples of ways to enhance your social wellness include: making an effort to keep in touch with supportive friends and family, taking group fitness classes together, or volunteering for a local organization. Taking time to nurture your social wellness can greatly improve your overall well-being. Research has shown that high levels of social wellness can help boost cardiovascular, immune, and endocrine responses.
