Wellbeing is a complex combination of a person’s physical, mental, emotional and social health factors. Wellbeing is strongly linked to happiness and life satisfaction. In short, wellbeing could be described as how you feel about yourself and your life.

Wellbeing could include actions such as exercising, eating healthy, getting enough sleep, spending time with loved ones, learning new skills, practicing mindfulness, and engaging in activities that bring joy and a sense of purpose.

Money is linked to wellbeing because having enough money improves living conditions and increases social status ?. However, happiness may increase with income but only to a point.

Many people believe that wealth is a fast track to happiness. But it’s not true.

Various international studies have shown that it’s the quality of or personal relationships, not the size of our bank balance, which has the greatest effect on our state of wellbeing. Believing that money is the key to happiness can also harm a person’s wellbeing, for example , a person who chooses to work a lot of overtime misses out on time with family, friends and leisure activities.

Research shows that people who chase extrinsic goals like money and fame are more anxious, depressed and dissatisfied than people who value intrinsic goals like close relationships with loved ones.

HOW TO ACHIEVE WELLBEING.

. Develop and maintain strong relationships with family and friends.

.Make regular time available for social contact.

.Try to find work that you find enjoyable and rewarding, rather than just working for the best pay.

.Eat wholesome, nutritious foods.

. Do regular physical activity.

. Become involved in activities that interest you.

.Join local organisations or clubs that appeal to you.

. Set yourself achievable goals and work towards them.

.Try to be optimistic and enjoy each day.

WHERE TO GET HELP.

.YOUR DOCTOR.

.FAMILY AND FRIENDS.

. COUNSELLOR

. LIFELINE.