Emotional Wellbeing

FEELINGS ~ EMOTIONS ~ RESPONSES

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Emotional Wellbeing relates to understanding your own feelings and expressing your emotions in a constructive way. It is also the ability to manage stress and cope with emotional challenges in life.

GOALS FOR YOUR EMOTIONAL WELLBEING

• Positive outlook

• Enthusiasm about self and life

• Healthy self-worth

• Capacity to manage feelings and related behaviors

• Realistic assessment of limitations

• Development of autonomy

• Accountability for own behaviors and choices

• Ability to cope effectively with stress

• Understands significance of seeking & appreciating support from others

• Responds to challenges as learning opportunities

PERSONAL REFLECTION

• Am I content?

• How do I feel at this moment?

• Do I have healthy and effective strategies to reduce or manage stress in my life?

• Am I able to make decisions with a minimal amount of worry?

• Am I able to identify my priorities and juggle family, work, friends, leisure time and other obligations?

FOSTER YOUR EMOTIONAL WELLBEING

• Practice optimism using mindfulness

• Spend time with friends and family

• Participate in self-esteem workshops or support groups

• Read a self-help book that interests you

• Learn stress management techniques

• Reward yourself for accomplishing your goals

• Smile at least 10 times daily

• Develop and maintain intimate and loving relationships