Discussion 1-1: What Is Wellness?
My De nition of Wellness
Wellness impacts my life daily with my mind, body, and soul, or in other words mental, physical, and social. Mental health is a key to establishing a positive outlook on my daily routine. Being happy is a place I like to be without drama or negativity. Sometimes, I take a step back and say, "i can only control myself and no one else".
Readings' De nition of Wellness
The article on the reading of Beyond happiness: well- being by Hayborn, D.M. describes that happiness attributes to many questions, such as "What is happiness?". Happiness can be a multitude of factors like tranquility or moods.
In uence of Wellness on Psychology
The in uence of wellness is critical in the eld of psychology. American Psychological Association de nes wellness as an individual's physical, mental, and social state.
Wellness in My Life
I use wellness in my life daily, by trying to look for the positive in life. Also, I believe that not stressing over things or people you have no control over leads to many wrinkles. I've overcome being injured in the military, which lead to being bedridden, wheelchair, walker, can
then to nally being able to walk and a multitude of medications to being prescription free for years. It was a hard journey, but faith and family are what kept me driven, plus medicinal marijuana for PTSD. Life growing up to the present day has brought many chapters in my life and I always tell myself those chapters are what made me who I am today. My life was not rainbows and unicorns but trials and tribulations before the military and after.
American Psychological Association. (NKD). Wellness. APA https://dictionary.apa.org/wellness
Hayborn, D.M. (2013 September 24). What is happiness? SNHU https://doi- org.ezproxy.snhu.edu/10.1093/actrade/9780199590605.003.0 002