Lifestyle Wellness = An Adventure of Health + Vitality
LIFESTYLE WELLNESS = An Adventure of Health + Vitality
"Not a strong wind, nor a surge of pressure, nor a fit of passion, nor anything,
can throw you off when your body, mind and spirit are in perfect balance." -
Unknown
' Wellness '....what does word mean to you? What are the images, thoughts that
come to mind? Perhaps you relate it to one or several of the following
dimensions:
physical dimension:
a state of being free from illness, being in good health , feeling '' well '',
practicing good healthy habits ; being able to do all you desire without
physical restraints or limitations.
emotional dimension:
feeling positive and enthusiastic about ones-self ones' decisions, goals, sense
of contentent ment, fulfillment, having peace, love, joy in our lives and our
attitudes; cultivating and experiencing positive, loving relationships.
mental dimension:
engaged in activities that bring personal gratification and fulfillment, You can
feel good in mind by , learning more, making firm positive decisions,
intellectual wellness, stress management, critical thinking, clearing your past
to gain freedom from guilt, shame, insecurity, fear etc
spiritual dimension:
seeking meaning and purpose in human existence. It could involve seeking answers
to philosophical questions, such as: ''Why am I here?'' and ''What is life about?''
For some, organized religion and faith in a personal God provides answers. For
others, introspection as well as being in touch with nature and their
environment/universe helps to provide answers.
I recently polled some friends as to their personal definition of wellness and
although each was unique and distinct yet there was a synonymous streamlining of
their sense of wellness which is that ' wellness ' is a holistic concept and one
of balance, encompassing the ' whole ' person and all aspects of their life. It
seemed to be unanimous that keeping these aspects balanced can be like a
juggling act and if just one dimension is out of balance, it will upset the
others. In daily life it can be an ongoing conscientious struggle to achieve
this balance.
Balance is a universal law and for things to function properly there must be
equilibrium. Three examples are:
1) nature exists in balanced ecosystems;
2) the planetary system with its gravitation and rotation and specifically for
we earthlings, that we neither freeze to death nor burn
up because we are just the right distance from the sun
3) the human body works best when our systems are balanced, if not, it is called
illness.
We are all familiar to one degree or another with the results of imbalance in
our lives: burnout, conflicts in relationships, a disorganized environment,
fatigue, frustration, illness, insomnia, lacklustre, no fun, not creating or
expressing oneself fully, overwork, not enough money, no spiritual life etc.
Success isn't success unless your life is well balanced and you have peace of
mind.'' Nancy R. Fenn
Wellness is about TOTAL YOU; but it is not achieved by accident...just picking
the dimension of wellness that you like and minimizing the others doesn't work
in the long run. Optimal lifestyle wellness begins with a conscious, intentional
decision/choice to assume responsibility for the quality of your life. It may
mean raising your standards above what you have been comfortable with; it will
require time, commitment, energy, motivation and attitude.
'' Adventure isn't just hanging on a rope off the side of a mountain. Adventure
is an attitude that we must apply to the day to day obstacles of life -- facing
new challenges, seizing new opportunities, testing our resources against the
unknown and in the process, discovering our own unique potential '' (--John
Amatt organizer and participant in Canada's first successful expedition to the
summit of Mt Everest.)
'' We are constantly advancing, like explorers, into the unknown, which makes
life an adventure all the way '' Eleanor Roosevelt
We all have tried many times in different ways to tackle and manage the
imbalances in our lives; sometime however, unsuccessfully or not completely.
Encouragement, accountability and knowledge are often lacking. As a Coach, I help
you discover/unearth who you are, where you are at and where you want to go and
to create sustainable, healthy changes in your life with resources, tools and
insights and a strong partnership with you. It is like running a race with a
relay partner whereby your time and results are maximized while your efforts are
halved.
About the Author
About the author:
Lori Clinch is an Adventure-Health Coach; Registered Nutritional Product Advisor;
Nutritional Consultant.
http://www.http://groups.msn.com/LiveBeWell; Call her at 778-882-4409
(Pacific Time ) for a Free Consultation or Email:
liv_n_bwell@consultant.com
