A wellness journey is an active transformational life pursuit for a healthy lifestyle.
Think about how you are living your life. Are you self driven and goal orientated to achieve your dreams or are you just going with the flow and waiting to see what life has to offer you?
Well, living in between the chase for an achievement and then resting to observe the flow of life is a sweet spot. As chasing requires energy and resting restores the energy, it is a good way to find balance for your life which is necessary for a wellness journey.
A wellness journey focuses on the choices and activities that build the habits leading to optimal holistic health. Maintaining those habits with a balance while considering the different areas of your life is quite challenging. There are multiple areas, know as the dimensions of wellness and they include your physical, emotional, intellectual, spiritual, social, environmental, occupational and financial.
Actively and consciously transforming your life within 8 dimensions is a lot to keep up with, especially if you are new to the idea. So @ Teylored we have grouped them into categories of the mind body and soul to simplify our efforts for tracking goals and objectives.
The mind category:
The intellectual dimension is about the aspects of your wellbeing related to your mental health and growth, through thought-provoking mental activities.
The financial dimension considers financial health through the knowledge and skills of financial education, planning and management.
The occupational dimension includes aspects of general occupational health by questioning your personal satisfaction in your job and career path.
The body category:
The physical dimension which is related to the physical health of your body includes education and awareness of nutrition, exercise, weight management, ergonomics and disease prevention.
The environmental dimension includes the different areas that make up your environment and considers how, in general, an environment can impact human health, with the use of examples such as, eco-friendly considerations, recycling, energy and sustainable products.
The soul category:
The emotional dimension is conserned with the knowledge and skills that help you identify your personal feelings and the ability to handle those emotions.
The social dimension considers the understanding of the different types of social connections, relationships and personal expression.
The spiritual dimension is about the search for purpose and meaning in life.
Where to start?
To be “successful” you will need to do some introspective work. A wellness journey is an individual pursuit, so starting with a clear understanding of yourself and your reason for taking this journey will help when times get tough.
If you are taking a wellness journey for fitness purposes or to manage your weight, you are more likely to focus on your physical dimension. The physical dimension has a huge influence and is often the reason for most people to take a wellness journey. Luckily the dimensions are interconnected, so you can build goals that expand beyond the physical by incorporating another dimension that works in harmony.
Take one step at a time.
It is so important to start small and take it easy, especially in the beginning of a great change. You know the saying “you can climb mount everest, just take it one step at a time” well that is because you need time to adjust to change. Remember to reflect and acknowledge the steps that you take even if they seem insignificant. Always celebrate the small victory’s. This builds confidence.
While there are so many great people on the internet who are showing great achievements. Be careful and wary of the need for instant gratification. It is normal to want greatness now however stay true to yourself and your reason, for this will help you recognize your true rewards.
Why is this important?
When you take care of yourself, you create a positive impact on yourself and others around you. You are more likely to improve the quality of your life and inspire the life around you. Through this you give value and prove that you are an incredible individual.
So create a map to an amazing journey tailored just for you. Explore the paths and seek the knowledge that will enhance your experience and build the wisdom to share with us. There are plenty of people waiting to learn from you as much as there are people who have experienced an obstacle that you need help overcoming. The Teylored community is a supportive platform where wellness journeys meet.