About Wellbeing

Resilience - The capacity to recover from stress, setbacks, or adversity by adapting 

positively to challenges and growing from them. Being resilient protects emotional and 

mental wellbeing, strengthens long-term health and promotes perseverance and a 

growth mindset. 

Gratitude - A mindset of appreciation, wonder and thankfulness for all things big and 

small. Gratitude fosters positive emotions, strengthens relationships, reduces stress 

and promotes life satisfaction. 

Joy – A deeper sense of happiness, delight and positive emotion sparked by meaningful 

moments or simple pleasures in experiences, connections or accomplishments. 

Balance - Maintaining harmony among different parts of life, such as: work, school, 

rest, relationships, self-care and personal growth. Balance prevents burnout and 

contributes to sustainable wellbeing. 

Savoring – Pausing to appreciate and fully enjoy small everyday moments and 

experiences. 

Purpose – A sense of direction, meaning, and alignment with your values and long-term 

goals. Striving to find purpose fuels motivation and persistence 

Mindfulness - The practice of being present and aware without judgment. It supports 

emotional regulation, reduces anxiety, and enhances clarity. 

Social Connection – Creating and maintaining positive relationships provides support, 

belonging, and meaning, protecting against loneliness and poor health outcomes. 

Self-Compassion - Treating oneself with kindness during difficulty, rather than harsh 

self-criticism. Being compassionate with yourself supports resilience, emotional 

health, and personal growth. 

Growth Mindset - The belief and understanding that abilities and intelligence can 

develop with effort. It nurtures intellectual wellbeing, fosters motivation, and reduces 

fear of failure. 

Autonomy - Having control over choices and direction in life. Autonomy underpins 

motivation, self-efficacy, and personal fulfillment—essential to psychological and 

occupational wellbeing. 

Thriving - Thriving emphasizes not just surviving but growing, developing, and excelling in 

life. It reflects momentum and vitality across wellbeing dimensions. 

Flourishing - A state of optimal wellbeing where people experience meaning, positive 

relationships, engagement, accomplishment, and vitality.