Well-being is a holistic and multi-dimensional state that involves:
- Maintaining a healthy body by making healthy choices about diet, exercise and leisure
- Developing an attitude of mind that enables self-confidence, self-respect and emotionally resilience
- Having a sense of purpose, feelings of fulfilment and meaning
- Possessing an active mind that is alert, open to new experiences, curious and creative
- Having a network of relationships that are supportive and nurturing
(Adapted from Canadian Centre for Management Development, 2002)
Developing mindfulness can contribute to your well-being by helping you:
- Manage the psychological and physiological symptoms of stress
- Manage of anxiety and depression
- Improve relationships at work and in your personal life
- Develop emotional intelligence and resilience
- Develop openness, curiosity and creativity
- Improve alertness, cognitive clarity, attentional focus and decision-making
- Improve productivity and effectiveness
- Improve work-life balance
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