Your Branches of Wellness
Have you ever felt an emotional reaction create a physical reaction? Have you ever felt sad and tears formed? Have you ever felt nervous and started sweating? Have you ever felt anxious and…
You get it. Health is not solely defined by our physical bodies, it’s the interaction between multiple systems. Physical symptoms and biometrics, such as BMI, and blood pressure, give great information, but not the whole picture. Imagine being in tune with your emotional reactions. Controlling stress levels before they result in hives or anxiety.
I propose you open your mind for a few moments and redefine health. What does the “healthiest” version of you look like, move like, eat like, feel like? What would being this person mean to you?
The point is, that being healthy has multiple contributors to take into account. Call it health, wellness, feeling good, whatever you want. I am going to write about a few components that have stood out to me during my studies and from the patients I have seen.
What You Consume (Nutrition)
How You Move (Exercise)
Your Social Support (Friends & Family)
Sleep & Rest
Substances
Your Environment
Stress Management
Occupation & Finances
Purpose
This list may seem overwhelming. That’s because tending to your basic needs (eat, sleep, move, repeat) are piled onto societal expectations (job, money, social status, friendships, stress, work-life balance, substances to get by). Sound familiar?
Where to start?
It’s a ripple effect. Small change promotes big outcomes. Drinking water will create a difference. Going for a walk in the morning with sunlight in your eyes instead of doom-scrolling does wonders.
Let’s chat.
