Physical Wellness

Physical wellness promotes the proper care of our bodies for optimal health and daily functioning. There are many elements of physical wellness including fitness, nutrition, and sleep. Physical wellness is also concerned with being responsible for your own health care, addressing minor illnesses, and seeking medical attention when necessary. Physical wellness encourages balancing these elements to keep body and mind in good working condition, to limit fatigue as we move about our day.

The ability to recognize that our behaviors have a significant impact on our wellness and adopting healthful habits (routine check ups, a balanced diet, exercise, etc.) while avoiding destructive habits (tobacco, drugs, alcohol, etc.) will lead to optimal physical wellness.

While physical wellness can be difficult to maintain as we balance busy schedules, pressures, and commitments as graduate students, developing comprehensive physical wellness empowers us to be in tune with our body’s warning signs and set boundaries to make us more effective individuals. Other benefits of physical wellness often include enhanced self-esteem, psychological well-being, self-control, and a determined sense or direction.