Psychology of Wellness

Home | Flourishing in Life | Psychology of Wellness

The Psychology of Wellness

Wellness is more than doing the right things. Complete wellness encompasses all dimensions in our lives—this includes emotional wellness. We can do the right things and still suffer with debilitating anxiety or depression. Science continues to discover deep connections between our physical well-being, feelings and thoughts. Each of these aspects contribute to our overall wellness.

When our lives feel out of whack, we must not only examine single causes.

Wellness requires contentment in the present moment. A peaceful feeling resonating throughout our body.

A vast field of research examines countless theories. As lay investigators, hoping to just feel well, we can only grasp a few of the topics. We don't need to know it all.

As we expand our knowledge and practices, we grow. We experience flourishing. We move from simple existence to the fullness of life. A well-rounded approach lifts us above the pettiness and we transcend our current state of being.

At FLS we have spent thousands of hours exploring theories of wellness, writing hundreds of articles. Here is a sampling.

To flourish, we must attend to progress, not stagnating in the present but on a course of improvement of mind, spirit and body.

The Best of Psychological Wellness

FLS internal Link. My Amazing Discoveries in Wellness. We provide the unconscious mind with conscious work. The mind intertwines philosophies to create a personal narrative that promotes wellness.

Past memories influence emotions and emotions motivate action. Learning the connections helps us identify when pasts and emotions are interfering with desired futures.

FLS Link. Realistic Optimism: Optimism brings energy to action, motivating persistence in the face of difficulty. Our wellness benefits most from optimism when it is based in reality.

We choose happiness by the way we live not by constricting reality to only recognize happiness.

FLS internal Link. Executive Functions | Purposeful Wellness. The fabulous brain employs executive functions to process vast flows of information to direct action in service of our wellness goals.

Adding exercise to our lives can improve the quality of our well-being on many fronts, building a foundation for other improvements.

Article Link: The paradox between dreams and current realities confronts everyone and blesses or interferes with their peace of mind.

FLS Link. Fredrickson's Broaden and Build: Positive emotions promote growth by encouraging approach and observation.

FLS link. The Joy of Being. We find joy in living through a more serene path than accumulation and achievement. We find joy in relishing small moments of simply being.

We need to escape our indoor prisons and bask in the beauties of nature. Outdoor escapes benefit us in mind, spirit and body.

FLS link. Self-Sabotage: We hurt ourselves. We sabotage healthy endeavors to escape the discomfort of change, settling back into our self-made prisons of stagnation.