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Chapter 1 – Healthy Behaviors and Wellness

Why Study Wellness?

Many individuals set goals with the intention of improving personal wellbeing. These goals might focus on increasing financial security, achieving better health, strengthening relationships, or changing careers. Each of these pursuits represents a unique yet interconnected component of overall wellness.

Wellness extends beyond the absence of illness or disease. It encompasses all aspects of life, integrating physical and mental health with emotional, social, and professional fulfillment. True wellness involves living life actively and fully, demonstrating confidence, optimism, and self-efficacy. Those who achieve this state possess the energy to address the demands of today and the foresight to plan for the future.

The most effective and transformative goals are those that focus on balanced and sustainable habits associated with wellness. By focusing on holistic wellbeing, individuals can unlock their potential and experience a more balanced, enriched life.

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