motherEmotional components of wellness

  • "It is better to be aware of and accept our feelings than to deny them."
  • "It is better to be optimistic in our approach to life than pessimistic."
    National Wellness Institute

Emotional wellness is rooted in how you accept and manage your feelings, including your ability to understand your limitations, navigate through stressful situations and maintain healthy relationships. This includes the degree to which you feel positive and enthusiastic about yourself and your life.

An emotionally well person maintains satisfying relationships with others and is able to express feelings freely and manage feelings effectively. They can form interdependent relationships with others based upon a foundation of mutual commitment, trust and respect. They take on challenges, take risks and recognize conflict as being potentially healthy. As they manage their life in personally rewarding ways, and take responsibility for their actions, life is seen as an exciting, hopeful adventure.

wellUnderstanding and managing depression

Stress management

Understanding feelings

Resources & skills

Accessing support