Let's Normalize True Well-Being
Understand the true meaning of well-being. Explore the elements of well-being and understand how to implement them in your life
5/8/20242 min read
Let’s Normalize a Sense of Well-Being
When you Google the term “well-being,” it is defined as the state of being healthy, happy, and comfortable. This definition made me think: what about the state of your sprit or your soul? I define well-being a little differently. To me, well-being means a state of being good with your soul.
We all have that little voice in our heads that can either be our friend or our foe. Positive self-talk, optimistic thinking, and believing in yourself are the foundations of true well-being. It is difficult to thrive when your body, mind, and soul are in conflict with one another. In my more than 50 years of life, I have learned that we create our own reality. Achieving well-being requires balance—physical, emotional, and social health working together in harmony.
Physical well-being may be the easiest area to improve. Moving your body regularly is essential. Exercise can improve your mood, enhance your health, and strengthen your body as a whole. When I first started working out, it was an oddly satisfying kind of pain. Now, I cannot go more than two days without a good workout. What once felt like a challenge has become an essential part of my life, and my body thanks me!!
Emotional well-being is something that is not discussed enough. In America, we often live in a desensitized society. Emotions can feel like a luxury these days. We are expected to have tough skin, endure insults and criticism, and simply accept it in the name of freedom of speech. Yet love is the foundation of emotional well-being. We should strive to treat others with kindness and compassion first. There are both good and bad people everywhere in the world, but finding our tribe—the people who support, encourage, and understand us—can make all the difference.
Next, let’s discuss social health. Social health is defined as a healthy connection to community, the bonds developed with family, and friends. I was born before the internet and have witnessed first hand how much social interaction has changed. While technology has connected us in many ways, it has also created distance. Genuine social interaction is a basic human need. We are meant to connect, communicate, and share experiences with one another.
Well-being is not about feeling perfect. It is about creating balance in our lives and nurturing our physical, emotional, and social health. But most important, let’s not forget to nurturing your spiritual health as well. Let’s normalize having a sense of well-being. When we learn to be kind to ourselves, care for our bodies, and connect meaningfully with others, we will create a life that is healthier, happier, and more fulfilling.