Emotional and Spiritual Wellness

The Office of Health and Wellness is dedicated to supporting our community's emotional and spiritual wellbeing. Emotional wellness is accepting and exploring who you are, enhancing your inner resources to reduce stress and maintain a positive outlook on life; and the ability to be aware and accepting of the way that you feel. Spiritual wellness is the development of the mind-body connection to foster personal growth and support mental and emotional wellness.

Examples of Emotional Wellness

  • Accepting yourself for who you are
  • Valuing self-exploration and improvement
  • Having a generally positive outlook
  • Taking care of yourself
  • Being willing to ask for help
  • Recognizing and managing stressors

Examples of Spiritual Wellness

  • Having an overall sense of peace and wellbeing
  • Developing the mind-body connection
  • Understanding your own values and living in a way that is consistent with your values and goals
  • Feeling that you are part of a larger community
  • Recognizing that spirituality is a personal experience
  • Respecting the values and beliefs of others
  • Seeking meaning and purpose in your life

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