There are several types of wellness. Physical wellness is the one people are most familiar with, focused on making sure the body functions at optimal levels. People also have some familiarity with mental wellness, though it often (incorrectly) gets equated with mental health. Mental wellness focuses on how individuals feel about their talents, abilities and capacity to make a positive contribution to society. Comfort and confidence in each of these areas indicates healthy mental well-being. Emotional wellness is about being aware of one’s thoughts, feelings and behaviors. It’s emotional wellness that helps us negotiate our way through the ups and downs of everyday living. And then there’s financial wellness, which impacts everything, including physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.

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