7 Ways to Boost Your Well-Being That Go Beyond Sleep, Diet and Exercise

We know that getting enough sleep, eating nutrient-rich foods and participating in physical activities (that we actually enjoy) are all vital for our well-being. After all, these make up the foundation of our health, resulting in everything from raising our energy to lowering our blood pressure to alleviating our anxiety. But there are so many other ways we can contribute to our well-being. First, let’s explore what well-being actually means. According to therapist Casey Radle, LPC, well-being is “feeling at peace with oneself and tending to all the many facets of our lives that contribute to that feeling of peacefulness.” Clinical psychologist Carolyn Ferreira, Psy.D, also thinks of well-being as “being at peace with yourself.” Psychotherapist Lena Aburdene Derhally, LPC, views well-being as a state of contentment, where our stress level is relatively low, we’re well rested and we feel fulfilled. “In other words, you can still get stressed and overwhelmed as that is a normal part of life. But the majority of the time, you feel in control of your life and are taking care of your emotional, mental and physical life (and spiritual if that’s important to you).” Below, you’ll find seven suggestions for enhancing your well-being every day.  Feed your brain and your soul. Focus on activities that bring you laughter, meaning and fulfillment, said Radle, who specializes in anxiety and self-esteem at Eddins Counseling Group in Houston, Texas. “Volunteer,...
Source: World of Psychology - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Tags: General Habits Happiness Mental Health and Wellness Self-Help Stress anxiety Blood Pressure Burnout Calm Carolyn Ferreira Casey Radle Contentment Emotion Exercise Feeling Fulfilling Life joy Lena Aburdene Derhally Pea Source Type: blogs