by BeWell Penn State Health | Feb 21, 2024 | Emotional Wellness, Social Wellness, Topics, Wellness Articles
“There are no disasters, only opportunities. And, indeed, opportunities for fresh disasters.” – Boris Johnson Since childhood, we have heard stories about individuals overcoming unthinkable circumstances–disasters no one believed they could and coming out...
by BeWell Penn State Health | Feb 14, 2024 | Emotional Wellness, Social Wellness, Topics, Wellness Articles
A key to building resilience is identifying ways that will likely work well for you as part of your personal strategy. Make connections. Good relationships with close family members, friends or others are essential. Accepting help and support from those who care...
by BeWell Penn State Health | Feb 7, 2024 | Emotional Wellness, Social Wellness, Topics, Wellness Articles
What is resilience? Resilience refers to the ability to successfully adapt to stressors, maintaining psychological wellbeing in the face of adversity. It’s the ability to recover from difficult experiences. Resilience is not a trait that people either have...
by BeWell Penn State Health | Jan 31, 2024 | Emotional Wellness, Intellectual Wellness, Social Wellness, Topics, Wellness Articles
Do you resolve to expand your social circle in 2024? Whether you’re hoping to meet entirely new contacts or reconnect with old friends and enhance your relationships, everyone can benefit from learning how to strengthen bonds. Here are some tips to help you build,...
by BeWell Penn State Health | Jan 24, 2024 | Emotional Wellness, Intellectual Wellness, Social Wellness, Topics, Wellness Articles
The new year often comes with the pressure of making sweeping changes or setting big goals. Often, this leads to expecting unrealistic results along with feelings of disappointment and failure when those results are not reached. The good news is that positive change...
by BeWell Penn State Health | Jan 17, 2024 | Emotional Wellness, Social Wellness, Topics, Wellness Articles
When thinking about a New Year’s resolution, it is helpful to choose an objective that can be successfully reached. These goals may be short- or long-term, simple or complex, individual or shared. Some of the most common New Year’s Resolutions include: Focusing on...
