Your Way to Wellness
St. Luke’s Health is dedicated to a mission of healing mind, body, and spirit. Aspiring to create healthier communities, we encourage you to take a proactive approach to your wellbeing. Improve your overall wellness by focusing on how you can improve each area.
Physical
Physical wellness is all about keeping your body healthy. Feel best by engaging in healthy behaviors, exercising regularly, and eating a well-rounded diet. When your physical wellness worsens due to illness or injury, it can impact all areas of wellness. It’s essential to receive the proper care to get back on track toward a healthier lifestyle.
How You Can Improve
- Schedule an annual wellness visit
- Eat healthy and exercise regularly
- Get at least seven hours of sleep per night
- Keep healthy snacks at work to avoid eating sugary snack
- Take a walk in nature
- Avoid harmful behaviors, such as smoking and excessive drinking
- Locate your nearest emergency services provider
Emotional
Emotional wellness centers around your feelings and mental health. When this area is affected, it can be difficult to focus on other areas of your life. Pay attention to whether your recurring thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are positive or negative. If you experience suicidal thoughts, know that there is hope and help available.
How You Can Improve
- Avoid self-criticism and other negative self-talk to protect your self-esteem
- Understand your stress response
- Visit with a psychiatrist, if needed
- Join a support group
Social
Social wellness is about being part of a supportive community. A strong social network has been shown to increase your physical and emotional health. Surround yourself with people committed to your wellbeing, and avoid those who encourage unhealthy behaviors.
How You Can Improve
- Spend time with friends and family
- Volunteer at a hospital or nursing home
- Join a social organization or group fitness class
Spiritual
Spiritual wellness is characterized by a sense of purpose in life. As a member of Catholic Health Initiatives, we exemplify our beliefs through the care we provide to our patients. Our healing mission emphasizes compassion for people of all religions and backgrounds, and we welcome everyone to use our resources to achieve spiritual wellness.
How You Can Improve
- Visit with a member of our Spiritual Care team
- Meditate in a chapel or other quiet space
- Get inspired by our Reflection Pool
- Work toward self-discovery
Environmental
Environmental wellness focuses on your surroundings. It’s important to live in an atmosphere that cultivates your personal wellbeing. This pertains not only to your location but also to what you surround yourself with.
How You Can Improve
- Remove violence from your environment
- Give your home a safety check
- Live in a community that inspires health
Occupational
Occupational wellness is about achieving fulfillment from your work. Are you happy with the type of work you do? Even if you don’t have a specific job or an employer, you should enjoy your life’s role and the contribution you offer to your family or society.
How You Can Improve
- Apply for a healthier career
- Manage work-related stress
- Eat lunch away from your desk to help you reset
- Create to-do lists to help you prioritize your day
- Take a short break and go on a walk
- Chat with your colleagues for a few minutes
- Strive for a work-life balance
Intellectual
Intellectual wellness focuses on cognitive health. Stimulating your mind by learning a new skill or reading a technical article keeps your thinking sharp. Give your brain a workout by practicing mindfulness and challenging your intellect.
How You Can Improve
- Make meditation a habit
- Keep your memory sharp
- Learn something new every day
- Learn a second language
Financial
Financial wellness is feeling secure about your present and future financial positions. Providing for yourself and your loved ones is important. Spend and save money wisely to enhance you and your family's wellness.
How You Can Improve
- Create a budget and stick to it
- Sell unused items in a garage sale
- Correct your credit score
- Reduce the urge to splurge
- Apply for financial assistance
St. Luke’s Health, Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Group, and Baylor St. Luke’s Emergency Centers wish you happiness and health in your journey to wellness.
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