Health

Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. The enjoyment of the highest attainable... Health is not just absence of disease but a wholeness that involves physical, mental, and spiritual well being. Physical is about the body. Mental is about how people think and feel.

Health and well-being can be described as the absence of Physical illness, disease and mental distress. ... This is a positive definition of health and well-being. - Health and Well-being as being the result of a combination of physical, social, intellectual and emotional factors. Being healthy means being active and eating right. ... Health means the well being of your physical and mental body. Because when people only think physical health is important they forget what mental health and depression can do to the physical body.

Wellness is a conscious, self-directed and evolving process of achieving full potential Wellness is multi-dimensional and holistic, encompassing lifestyle, mental and spiritual well-being and the environment The six dimensions of wellness are: Physical, Emotional, Spiritual, Intellectual, Environmental and Social.

They are discussed in greater detail below.

Physical

Maintaining a sound substantial body through regular exercise, proper nutrition, sleeping well and avoiding harmful habits. Maintaining a consistent well-rounded exercise program is crucial to physical wellness.

Emotional

Being in touch with your emotional presence and being aware and comfortable with your own thoughts and feelings. Emotional wellness relies on being able to express one’s thoughts and sensations and to be able to absorb those of others.

Spiritual

Possibly the most abstract of the various dimension, spiritual health is challenging to define, develop, and maintain. ... An individual with high levels of spiritual wellness will experience increased physical, social, and emotional health. Having a sense that life is meaningful and has a purpose and that we are guided in our journey. Spiritual wellness is about embracing the meta-physical and reaching beyond the physical realm of existence and experiences.

Intellectual

Being able to engage in lively interaction with the world around you. The intellect is about flexing the mind’s muscle and opening the mind. One’s intellectual being is about continued learning, problem solving, processing and creativity. Intellectual wellness involves connecting with others on a cerebral level.

Environmental

Surrounding yourself with a healthy work and living environment free of hazards and focused on conservation of all natural resources and the role we play in bettering the environment. Environmental wellness is about respecting nature and your surroundings and in gaining personal fulfillment from our surroundings.

Social

Social wellness is about relating, interacting and communicating well with others. Social wellness is also about being comfortable in your own skin to be able to contribute and engage in a healthy living environment. Including people in all aspects of our lives is tantamount to social wellness. By embracing these dimensions you are better equipped to manage the complexities and spontaneity life presents to us. When one or more dimensions are jeopardized, the others play a greater role to balance out the compromised dimension(s)