Mahatma Gandhi said, “There is more to life than increasing its speed.” His wisdom needs to be heeded.
With a world that is overstressed and out of balance, we desperately need more “wellness” in our lives and in our jobs. However, in order to get more wellness or create more wellness, we must first know what it is.
John Travis, M.D., gives one of the best definitions I have ever encountered. It may be worth your while to print out a copy of this and place in a spot where you’ll read it everyday. And the more you read it, the more you’ll internalize it, and the more wellness you’ll have.
Wellness Is…
knowing what your real needs are and
how to get them met;
expressing emotions in ways that
communicate waht you are
experiencing to other people;
acting assertively, and not passively or
aggressively;
enjoying your body by means of
adequate nutrition, exercise and
physical awareness;
being engaged in projects that are
meaningful to you and reflect your
most important inner values;
knowing how to create and cultivate
close relationships with others;
responding to challenges in live as
opportunities to grow in strength and
maturity, rather than feeling beset by
“problems”‘
creating the life you really want, rather
just reacting to what “seems to
happen”;
relating to troublesome physical
symptoms in ways that improve your
condition and increase your
knowledge about yourself;
enjoying a basic sense of well-being,
even through times of adversity;
knowing your own innter patterns –
emotional and physical – and
understanding “signals” your body
gives you;
trusting that your own personal
resources are your greatest strength
for living and growing;
experiencing yourself as a Wonderful
Person.
And if you really want to reduce, manage or eliminate your stress … if you really want more genuine, healthy work-life balance … if you want to create and work in a place that is known for its positiv work environment, I encourage you to bring my program to your next meeting. It’s called “Take This Job And Love It! Managing Stress, Preventing Burnout, and Balancing Life … On And Off The Job.” You can read about it by going to https://www.drzimmerman.com/programs/seminars/take-this-job-and-love-it