Wellness is a process; not a program

“Wellness” is a term referenced often, especially when it comes to public safety. But what does it really mean to be well? The concept of wellness goes beyond just the absence of illness, rather, wellness is a holistic concept. This is not a static state of being or emotion, but rather an active and ongoing process, where one is self-aware and intentional in everyday actions and decisions.

This section is not a comprehensive study or review about wellness. Instead, it emphasizes the importance of wellness as it relates resiliency, and provides ideas to make wellness an organization-wide value. By promoting wellness, employers help employees in lead happier, healthier, and more productive lives — ultimately making them better at the important work they do.

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) has identified eight forms of wellness: emotional, environmental, financial, intellectual, occupational, physical, social, and spiritual. This section will focus on emotional wellness.

Pocket Wellness Guides Daily reminders for personal care.