HEALTH & WELLNESS

People often use the terms health and wellness interchangeably, but the terms do have different
meanings. The primary difference between health and wellness is that health is the goal and wellness is
the active process of achieving it.Wellness is more than just physical health; it is holistic and
multidimensional. It comprising of physical, intellectual, emotional, environmental, social, and spiritual
wellness.

1. Physical: Physical wellness increases physical fitness—by being physically fit, a person would have

an enhanced ability to prevent illness and diseases. It also stimulates a healthy mind and body.

2. Intellectual: Mental exercise and engagement through learning, problem-solving, and creativity

support intellectual wellness and promote a better attitude.

3. Emotional: A person with emotional wellness can deal with stressful situations. A person who is

aware of their own feelings has good self-esteem, and has empathy toward others’ feelings
would have emotional wellness.

4. Environmental: Awareness of the role we play in improving our natural environment and

maintaining and living in a healthy physical environment free of hazards promotes wellness.

5. Social: Social circles and support networks are invaluable to the overall well-being of a person.

Relating, interacting, and contributing to a community, establishing good interpersonal relations,

and maintaining long-term relationships with family and friends keep a person happier and
healthier.

6. Spiritual: Spiritual wellness does not imply religion or faith of a person, but the search for meaning

and purpose of human existence. Developing compassion, caring, forgiving, and having a purpose
in life help in spiritual wellness. This can be achieved through meditation, volunteer work,
spending time in nature, etc.