Wellness
Mental Health is ‘a state of well-being in which every individual realises his/her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life and can work productively’.
Wellness aims to enhance well being, it is a state of living a Healthy life. It brings Emotional balance, reduces Stress and creates a more Holistic quality of Life.
Good Mental Health is categorised by an individual’s ability to feel, express and manage a wide range of positive and negative emotions while maintaining good relationships with others.
Signs of Good Mental Health.
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Feeling Positive about Ourselves and Others
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Having the Resilience to Overcome Challenges and Manage Uncertainty
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Being Productive, Engaged and Focused in daily Living
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Feeling Confident when faced with new Situations or People
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Being able to Form and Maintain Good Relationships with Others
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Being able to Feel, Express and Manage a range of Positive and Negative Emotions
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Being Optimistic and Confident
Signs of Poor Mental Health
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Feeling Sad or Lonely
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Confused Thinking, Lack of Concentration
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Extreme Fears, Worries or Guilt
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Mood changes of Highs and Lows
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Withdrawal from Friends and Activities
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Significant Tiredness, Low Energy, Problem Sleeping
So what are the benefits of Good Mental Health: A greater sense of Calm and Peace within, an improvement in Moods, Clearer Thinking, Reduction in Anxiety, Increased Self-Esteem, Improvements in Relationships and Reduced Risk of Depression.
Ego says ‘Once everything falls into place, I’ll feel Peace’.
Spirit says ‘Find your Peace and then everything will fall into place’.
Marianne Williamson.