Total Health: Author Victoria Mogilner On How We Can Optimize Our Mental, Physical, Emotional, & Spiritual Wellbeing

I think the first habit is to take time to appreciate yourself for what you have accomplished during the day. That can be taking care of your physical health, connections with others, things you have made progress on, anything positive. You need to practice a positive mindset, but it becomes easier when you make this a habit. Even on days when you are feeling low, you can always find a few things that went well, even if that is “I got through the day and I am here, strong enough to be doing this positive thinking”. I think that as you make this a habit, it becomes easier to find and reflect on the positive.

Often when we refer to wellness, we assume that we are talking about physical wellbeing. But one can be physically very healthy but still be unwell, emotionally or mentally. What are the steps we can take to cultivate optimal wellness in all…