The feedback from the last digital wellness post was refreshing and I am this concept is resonating with so many. In this post I am discussing why a social media fast isn’t feasible, when I use my phone the most and what I’m doing to try and reduce my usage. Let’s talk about it!
Read moreThe Digital Wellness Dilemma
Generally, digital wellness is observed in terms of the amount of time you spend looking at a screen (like now 😅) but for me it goes a bit deeper.
It’s about what I take in when I’m looking at screens — meaning what I listen to and watch.
My posture and body position when I’m on the computer on phone.
I definitely want to hear from you! Have you ever heard of or considered digital wellness? What are your initial feelings about it? How are you doing with your screen time these days?
Read moreThe days look different, but let's go with it
I’m interested to know what your days are looking like and how does balance look for you in this time? Lastly, take a minute and think about what you are grateful each day and how you’ve received or given compassion.
Read moreAccountability during COVID
How do you maintain healthy habits? How can you keep yourself and other accountable? I’m trying to figure this out and when I do, I’ll pass it along. Tell me how we can help each other (and you) be accountable to our own respective goals.
Read moreSo I Quit My Job: Part 3
The last post from the “So I Quit My Job” series. This post focuses on healing and what I am doing now and getting back to doing. The work it’s taking and how I must be consistent to as TFT is behind me and my new chapter is upon me.
It’s a longer read than the other two, but it’s great information.
Read moreSo I Quit My Job: Part 2
Post 2 on this occupational wellness series focuses on my revelations. When I had time to sit back and think about my 3 years, what happened? Why was it so unhealthy? I dig into those realizations and of course give you some great photos and my work friends aka support system. Make sure you read post 1: the problems & the positives first.
Read moreSelf Care Saturday
Quick synopsis of the first event that wasn’t fitness focused. A group of amazing ladies came together for the first Self -Care Saturday event! The post explains the day and has lots of beautiful pictures.
Read moreSo I Quit My Job: Part 1
After three years, I left my job and I’m working through some of my emotional baggage and scarring from those three years. I’m looking at that experience with a wellness lens, specifically digging into occupational wellness. Join me as I sort through some stuff. This is the first post in a series.
Read moreWellness
Sup Muses!
Let’s talk about wellness, because, ultimately that is the focus of museologie, not just fitness.
My first year in grad school I had a mandatory Intro to Public Health course and on day one (9/3/13- I found my notebook!) we talked about wellness and health. It was that day that I learned the official definition.
Health : "a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity (WHO)
Wellness is multidimensional and it integrates physical, spiritual, emotional health and many other aspects. Read more about it here. It’s most use model encompasses 6-8 dimensions:
Occupational
Spiritual
Intellectual
Physical
Social
Emotional
Environmental
museologie’s focus is on wellness rather than just fitness or the physical aspect and I do this because someone could be extremely fit and in great physical condition , but their overall well-being isn’t balanced and happiness doesn’t truly exist because other dimensions haven’t been explored or aren’t at levels that are healthy. For years I'd focus on fitness for not only myself but for my clients also. Something always seemed to be missing and I realized it was two pieces: 1. these aspects of wellness, 2. community.
Wellness addresses and explores health in a more holistic sense. It takes into account these various “dimensions” that are integral to our respective lives. The dimensions are malleable, and I’ve changed mine to include both a creative/cultural dimension and as well as a financial dimension. The dimensions are connected and in life, you can see how one aspect influences and impacts the other(s.)
Over the next month, I’ll be writing about self care, the myths and non- negotiable, my struggle in the occupational dimension and releasing my very first interview on this very topic!
So muses, talk to me. Were you aware of wellness and its complexities? What dimension(s) are you doing well in and where are you struggling?
Wellness, from Boston University.