EMOTIONAL WELLNESS
Manage Stress,
Deal with Grief,
Learn how to Relax
Emotional Wellness is about understanding the full range of your feelings and how they are affected by the world around you.
It is in our nature to experience both positive and negative emotions and the key to achieving equilibrium and wellness, is to find balance between the two. We all experience periods of stress and unbalance and the key is to try to re-center ourselves when we feel off. The way we do this is by being attentive to our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
By recognizing your strengths and accepting your limitations, you will attain greater self-acceptance and
self-love
, which is the key to achieving emotional health.
Managing your Emotions
When life is going smoothly, it’s easy to feel happy and centered. But, as you all know, life’s not always so peachy and difficult situations arise that test out ability to manage stress and cope.Anger, grief, and depression are three significant negative emotions that are impactful on our lives. Understanding how these emotions arise and how to manage them is crucial to to creating emotional health. Take the assessment below and read articles located at the bottom of this page for more information on what you can do to maximize your emotional health and wellness.
Emotional Wellness Assessment
Almost Always = 2 points
Sometimes/Occasionally = 1 point
Very Seldom = 0 Points
___1. I accept the responsibility for my actions.
___2. I am able to develop and maintain close relationships.
___3. I feel I have considerable control over my life.
___4. I see challenges and change as opportunities for growth.
___5. I am able to laugh at life and myself.
___6. I feel good about myself..
___7. I am able to appropriately cope with stress and tension and make time for leisure pursuits.
___8. I am able to recognize my personal shortcomings and learn from my mistakes.
___9. I am able to recognize and express my feelings.
___10. I enjoy life.
___ Total
Score: 15 to 20 - Excellent
Score: 9 to 14 - Room for Improvement
Score: 0 to 8 - Needs a lot of work
EMOTIONAL WELLNESS ARTICLES
How to Deal with Anger
7 Stages of Grief
Self Love
Return from Emotional Wellness to Six Dimensions of Wellness
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