In positive psychology, wellbeing is a heightened state that’s beyond just feeling happy or having good health. It’s a condition of flourishing, where we thrive in many aspects of our lives.
Wellbeing isn’t as straightforward as just being happy. Wellbeing looks at lots of different elements that make us complex humans tick. It considers how we:
- cultivate meaning and good relationships
- use our strengths
- contribute to a ‘greater’ cause
- find pleasure in losing ourselves in things we find challenging and enjoyable.
Wellbeing also explores the deep satisfaction we find in our social connections and in accomplishing things. Humans inherently want meaning and purpose in life.
Continue reading this article from the Black Dog Institute here.
The article goes on to cover:
- Ways to wellbeing
- What we can do to improve our wellbeing
- Finding your strengths and using them
- Finding flow
- Mindfulness and meditation
- Yoga
- Gratitude Lifestyle including exercise, diet and sleep
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