Emotional Wellness

1Selvaraju,
2S. Kamala.S
1
Assistant Professor (Stage II), Department of Education (DD &CE),
2
Ph. D Research scholar.
1&2
M.S. University, Tirunelveli, Tamilnadu.

Abstract
God has created and blessed us to be happy. But, today, Human life is in a constant search
for this eternal happiness, which can be attained through holistic approach of real wellness.
Well being or wellness is a state of diverse but interconnected dimensions of physical,
emotional, intellectual, spiritual well being. People have to face struggles, threats, emotional
incompetence, stress, restlessness sand ultimately lead a life full of disappointments and
unhappiness, losing the charm of life – HAPPINESS. Among the various wellness to be
happy, the researcher likes to analyse the emotional wellness in detail, which is the need of
the hour. This article highlights the reasons why people are not well emotionally,
characteristics of emotionally well people, how emotional well being can be developed and
its benefits.
Keywords: Emotion, Wellbeing, Stress

Introduction
Wellness is the complete integration of body, mind and spirit – the realization that everything
we do, think, feel and believe has an effect on the state of our well being.
-Greg Anderson.
God has created and blessed everyone to be happy. Human life is a constant search
for this eternal happiness, which can be attained through holistic approach of real wellness.
Wellbeing or wellness is a state of diverse but interconnected dimensions of physical,
emotional, intellectual, spiritual wellbeing. People today have to navigate a complex and
ever-changing world, facing challenges and pressures in numerous aspects of their life, which
are the major factors for escalating rate of diseases, unable to be harmony in any relationship,
inability to cope up with stress, taking irrational decisions and living a life full of
disappointments, unhappiness and regrets. By means of analyising the causes for all these
sorrows, one thing is very clear that people does not realised the real potential that is dwelling
within them. When one trains the body, mind and spirit to adopt the holistic life style and
follow the guidelines, the attainment of the eternal bliss is certain. Let us understand what is
this eternal wellness and its dimensions.

Well Being or Wellness and its Dimensions

Wellness is a state of complete physical and mental health with an optimistic
approach towards life. When a person is able maintain his health in a good condition, eat and
rest well, self reliant, able to maintain a harmonious relationship with his fellow men in the
surroundings, understand and respects his own feelings and that of others, accept the realities
of life , be optimistic... then he is said to be in wellness or a well being.

Dimensions of well being:

 Physical well being: Recognizing the need for physical activity, healthy foods, and
sleep and maintaining good health.
 Emotional well being: Coping effectively with life and creating satisfying
relationships with self and others.
 Environment well being: Good health by occupying pleasant, stimulating
environments that support well-being.
 Financial well being: Satisfaction with current and future financial situations
 Intellectual well being: Recognizing creative abilities and finding ways to expand
knowledge and skills.
 Occupational well being: Personal satisfaction and enrichment from one’s work
 Social well being: Developing a sense of connection, belonging, and a well-
developed support system.
 Spiritual well being: Expanding a sense of purpose and meaning in life.

Objectives
 To understand the importance of emotional well being.
 To know the benefits of being emotionally well.
 To understand the characteristics of emotionally well people.
 To develop self to the state of optimum emotional well being.

Importance of Emotional Well Being:

Definition: Emotional wellbeing is defined by the Mental Health Foundation as, “A positive
sense of wellbeing which enables an individual to be able to function in society and meet the
demands of everyday life; people in good mental health have the ability to recover effectively
from illness, change or misfortune.”
Being emotionally well is more than just handling stress. It also involves being attentive to
our thoughts, feelings, and behaviours, whether positive or negative. Emotional Wellness
implies the ability to be aware of and accept our feelings, rather than deny them, have an
optimistic approach to life, and enjoy life despite its occasional disappointments and
frustrations. It helps us to achieve the followings:
 Arrive at personal choices and decisions based upon the synthesis of feelings, thoughts,
philosophies, and behaviour.
 Live and work independently while realizing the importance of seeking and appreciating
the support and assistance of others.
 Form interdependent relationships with others based upon a foundation of mutual
commitment, trust and respect.
 Take on challenges, take risks, and recognize conflict as being potentially healthy.
 Manage our life in personally rewarding ways, and taking responsibility for our actions.
Benefits of Emotional WellBeing

 We know that our needs are important and that we deserve to have a life where we feel
happy and secure.
 As we achieve emotional balance, we are able to identify our desires, take positive
action, and make changes in our life
 Healing – from stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and other issues
 Change – to transform unhelpful patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving
 Self-confidence – as we gain trust and belief in ourselves.
 Growth – to live more authentically.
 Leave worry, stress, and despair behind as we learn to lead our life with vision, inspired
action, and an inner state of creativity.
 Emotional freedom is our ability to connect with our body and utilize emotions, feelings,
senses, and intuition to guide us into an empowered alignment with purpose.

Characteristics of People with Good Emotional WellBeing

The people who have a strong emotional health have wonderful habits, whether in born or
developed over time. They attract others like a magnet by their unique characteristics. The
following is the list of a few of them.
Mentally and emotionally healthy people are:
 focused, flexible, and creative during good and bad times because they are resilient
people who can recognize and appropriately express their emotions.
 avoid negative mood states created by depression and anxiety by maintaining a strong
support network of loved ones whom they can depend on for encouragement.
 have the characteristic ability to step forward and take action as well as step back and
reenergize themselves, during problems.
 Emotional and mental wellbeing is directly related to physical health because the mind
and body are linked entities. They maintain a perfect physique by
o Sleeping seven to eight hours each night.
o Learning about good nutrition, its effect on energy and mood and practicing it.
o Exercising for 30 minutes regularly and involve in healthy activities.
o Getting 10 to 15 minutes of exposure to sunlight every day.
o Avoiding cigarettes, alcohol and drugs.
o Less discouraged by setbacks and disappointments.
o More adaptable to change.
o Focus on getting around a hurdle rather than on the hurdle itself.
o Ability to learn from mistakes and criticism.
o Ability to see the larger perspective in a challenging situation.
o Ability to recover more quickly from emotional wounds such as failure or
rejection.
Tips to Develop Emotional WellBeing

 Be thankful to God for what you are blessed with.

  Develop content and avoid jealous thoughts.
 Be flexible to the changes.
 Eat healthy and nutritious food.
 Do exercise to relieve stress and to change mood like breathing exercises, short
walk outside, play with a pet, call a friend, listen to music.
 Get enough rest such as at least 6 to 8 hours sleep as stress, depression and anxiety
are major contributor to digestive disorders, sleep disturbance, and lack of energy.
 Be mindful of thoughts and feelings
 Express feelings effectively
 Manage emotions and reactions
 Stay optimistic and using a positive attitude
 Cope with stress in a healthy way
 Use relaxation and self-care
 Learn and grow from experiences
 Adjust to change and enjoy life
 Obtainsupport from family, friends and the community
 Remember to laugh.
 If you have harmed someone with words then promptly address it.
 Do things which make positive impact on others and practice self-discipline.
 Communicate with people around you and join social programs
 Engage in creative activities or hobbies, get a pet, be around the nature and enjoy
its beauty.
Conclusion
Emotional wellness or emotional health is like a deep well. When the water is clean, it gives
life to everyone who drinks from it. When the water becomes toxic over time, it is not only
hazardous to everyone’s health but also corrodes the well beyond repair over time. So, let us
introspect ourselves, enrich our knowledge to interconnect our body, mind and soul to attain
the eternal bliss – happiness. Iwould like to conclude by a quote by
Dalai Lama and from Bhagavad gita.

“Udhretatma Atmanam na ca atmanam avsaadyet

Atma ev hi atmnorbandhu atmaev ripuratmana”

Meaning: Try to lift yourself by your Own Self. Never ever criticize or abuse your SELF as
you are your friend when you assert or love yourself. But you become your greatest enemy
when you curse or degrade yourself and feel depressed. So never underestimate your
capacities and capabilities.
“No one can lift you if you don’t want to be lifted, as a sleeping person can be awakened, but
not a pretender. You have to exert. You are here in this planet by grace of God with limitless
power and energies in the latent form. Only you have to know that/realize that/achieve that”.
- Bhagavadh Gita.
“Compassion suits our physical condition, whereas anger,fear and distrust are harmful to our
well being. Therefore, just as we learn the importance of physical hygiene to physical health,
to ensure healthy minds, we need to learn some kind of emotional hygiene”.
- Dalai Lama.

References
Bhagavad Gita
Characteristics of good mental health – Medical daily.
Dalai Lama – Quotes on well being.
definitionofwellness.com/dimensions-of-wellness/emotional-wellness/
Emotional well being – BeLonGTo.org
Emotional well being – VITALworklife.com
Google search – the following web sites are referred:
https://wellness.ucr.edu › Human Resources › Wellness
Jakki Vasudev - Three truths of well being
Scholarly articles on emotional well being
www.thesuccessfulgrownup.com/.../20-characteristics-of-emotionally-healthy-people