Ways to Wellbeing |
Written by Mark Millard | |||||||
Studies of twins reveal three factors contribute different amounts to how happy and content we feel:
Our Genes - about 50%
Our Circumstances - about 10%
What We Do - about 40% Which Ways Lead To Wellbeing?
But what is happiness except the simple harmony So what can we do? What sorts of choices, decisions and actions are likely to enhance our sense of wellbeing? Greek philosophers identified 2 possible paths to wellbeing - hedonism & the pursuit of maximum pleasure & minimum pain (Aristippus) and eudaimonia,being true to our nature and pursuing activities that make the most of our potential (Aristotle, who thought pleasure was for wimps). More recent approaches to wellbeing have identified at least six broad paths we can take:
And along each of these paths there is an enormous variety of things we can do - activities, approaches and experiences which can enhance our sense of wellbeing in one way or another. The key is creating a personal prescription, a balanced blend of activities and experiences that provide us with what we need and promotes our wellbeing. Creating a Personal PrescriptionFinding the right mix of activities can be tricky - time is limited,there are so many things we could do, that we can't do them all and we’re also easily deceived. We tend to ‘miswant’ things, to look for happiness and wellbeing in the wrong places and ignore some of the better ones.The aim of wellbeing wizard is to sort the wheat from the chaff, to help people find the activities and mix of experiences that will do the most for their wellbeing. It works like this: Ask: A Wellbeing QuestionnaireFirst, a diagnosis - our Wellbeing Questionnaire guides you through an exploration of your wellbeing in 7 major areas or Life Domains (Physical, Psychological, Relationships, Lifestyle, Direction, Feelings and Temperament). At the end you get to see how your wellbeing levels compare, one area of your life with another and with other people's. You can also see in which areas, if any, there are enhancements or adjustments you might wish to make.
Discover: A List of Suggested Activities
Try: Personal Wellbeing Plan
We are what we do Our questionnaires and suggestions help you explore your wellbeing, review your choices and discover activities and experiences that could work well for you. You can access the questionnaires via the Free Login We hope you enjoyed this article and the rest of the site
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