Skip Navigation

Wellness Initiative

Emotional Wellness

Emotional Wellness

The awareness and acceptance of feelings
and emotions.

Definition

The heart represents the general source of emotions (vs. the mind /brain as a symbol for rational thought).

Examples

  • Fitness and exercise
  • Relationships with friends/family
  • Balancing work and family
  • Laughing and crying
  • Adequate sleeping patterns
  • Personal contact, ie. hugging

Wellness Pulse Check:

Are you engaged in the process of Emotional Wellness?
Evaluate your own emotional wellness with this brief quiz.
  • Am I able to maintain a balance of work, family, friends, and other obligations?
  • Do I have ways to reduce stress in my life?
  • Am I able to make decisions with a minimum of stress and worry?
  • Am I able to set priorities?
If you answered "No" to any of the questions, it may indicate an area where you need to improve the state of your emotional wellness.