Wellness is the state of optimal well-being. It's not simply the absence of illness, but an improved quality of life resulting from enhanced physical, social, mental, emotional, spiritual and environmental health.
Wellness is a life-long process.
It's about maximizing an individual's potential. Actions that contribute to harmony, balance, and satisfaction with one's overall health are important aspects of wellness. Spiritual Wellness - May involve the belief in a Supreme Being or a specified way of living prescribed by a particular religion. Decision making is a vital component of one s mental health. Environmental Wellness - Refers to an appreciation of the external environment and the role individual s play in preserving, and improving environmental conditions.