Psychology of Wellness

The Thoughts, Biology, Relationships and Environments Behind 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.

The Best of Psychological Wellness

There is a small slice of time between emotion and reaction. We need to utilize this space, shove in a wedge, widen the gap, and act with greater wisdom.

We live blind and deaf to the primary motivating force of action. Feelings unnoticed nudge us to act. We gain a deeper appreciation for life and measured control when we develop our relationship with emotion through focusing.

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

Internal FLS link. Attuning with an Improved 'Theory of Mind': The human capacity to consider underlying mental states associated with behaviors must be carefully developed to improve predictions and attune with others.

FLS Link: Hope Theory: Motivation to Succeed. Hope is more than an optimistic reliance on unseen forces. Hope, according to Hope Theory, is a combination of three elements: realistic goals, energetic determination, and intelligent pursuit.

Internal Link Banner for catastrophizing.

We combat loneliness through rich connection achieved through emotional attunement.

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.

External Links:

External Link: How Individuals With Dark Personality Traits are Reacting to COVID-19

External Link: Interpreting our dreams: the Jung and the restful

External Link: Lifestyle changes still prove effective at tackling obesity for over 60s

External Link: What Is an introvert? A Complete Intro to Introversion

External Link. What Helps My Son With ADHD Be His Best Self

External Link: How to find and root out unconscious bias

External Link: 3 profound impacts exercise has on the brain

External Wellness Link. How to get over ‘never good enough’