What is Wellness

Focusing on one’s overall well-being is a great way to promote healing. Eating well, getting enough sleep, and exercising can have huge benefits for mental health. Doing acts of self care, such as going for a walk, engaging in a favorite hobby, or spending time with loved ones can help survivors’ mental health improve. 

Improving one’s overall health and wellbeing is an important part of a survivor’s journey to healing. A survivor is better equipped to thrive if they are physically well. Exercise, eating a balanced diet, getting rest, and practicing self-care are all ways to improve one’s physical wellness.

Self care can be in any aspect of a person’s life-- relationships, professional, emotional, physical, or spiritual. Doing acts of self-care in a variety of ways helps strengthen one’s overall wellbeing. Here are some examples of how to engage in self-care in all aspects of life

Relationship self-care:

• Spend time with loved ones

• Take some “me” time when needed

• Celebrate special events with loved ones

Professional self-care:

• Attend professional development events

• Only check work email during work hours

• Mentor or get mentored by a colleague

• Negotiate for a raise

Emotional self-care:

• Journal regularly

• Meditate

• Think about or write about things you are grateful for

• Spend time with loved ones

Physical self-care:

• Develop a healthy sleep routine

• Eat food that brings joy

• Go on walks regularly

• Take sick time when needed

Spiritual self-care:

• Practice yoga

• Go to spiritual services

• Talk with others about your beliefs

• Spend time in nature

Sign up HERE for PAVE’s Survivors.org monthly newsletter with tips for wellness, healing, healthy recipes and self-care.