Wellness

What is wellness and why is it important?Why Wellness Matters

Maintaining an optimal level of wellness is absolutely crucial to live a higher quality life. Wellness matters because everything we do and every emotion we feel relates to our well-being. In turn, our well-being directly affects our actions and emotions. It’s an ongoing circle. Therefore, it is important for everyone to achieve optimal wellness in order to subdue stress, reduce the risk of illness and ensure positive interactions.

"If there was a fountain of youth, it would rest in the souls of those who are seeking optimal health as they age," says Beverly Bernstein Joie, president/CEO of Complete Care Strategies. "The priority to seek optimal health spells less heart disease, strokes, and cognitive decline."Wellness & Creating Balance

Creating balance in our lives is an important part of wellness. A balanced life can mean many things, depending on culture, circumstances, resources, and other factors. Balance means making sure we have time to do the things that make us feel happy and fulfilled. This includes working, having fun, spending time with family and friends, participating in the community, being physically active, praying, relaxing and sleeping.

Because we each have individual needs, preferences, and capabilities, what we consider “balance” will also look different. And it’s important for us to re-balance from time to time, to adjust to what is going on in our lives.

When we’re trying to get through a tough time, balance is especially important. In these times, our habits and routines can help us get that feeling of control back. This means focusing on ourselves as well as the roles we play in the lives of others.

Our roles and relationships with others help define who we are and give us a sense of purpose. Being engaged in life and relationships provides a measure of balance and overall wellness.

"Control the things we can I always tell my clients. Diet, exercise, stress management, being with the people we love, and a purpose to our lives is the formula," says the president/CEO of Complete Care Strategies. "Also, surround yourself with a health care team to support you along the way."