Create a triangle of wellness

Physical health

• Eat a healthy diet with plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables.

• Get plenty of sleep.

• Exercise regularly.

Emotional health

• Find and participate in activities that nourish your soul, such as meditating, practicing yoga, writing in a journal, or listening to music or self-help tapes or CDs.

• Set clear boundaries between yourself and others.

• Assess your emotional reaction to stress and recognize which events you control.

Occupational health

• Assess your current job and work environment to determine whether it fulfills your needs. Ask yourself these questions:

• Does your work fit your interests?

• Are you passionate about your work? Do you love what you do?

• Does it allow you to use all of your strengths?

• Does it allow you a proper amount of leisure time?