NYAPRS Note: Longtime wellness expert and creator of the 8 Dimensions of Health Dr. Peggy Swarbrick has published a very special new tool, a Journey to Wellness Guide. “This Journey to Wellness Guide will help you find new ideas to use to begin or continue on your personal journey, no matter where you are in your life. If you have ever experienced chronic stress, addiction, trauma, or another life challenge, you will find examples here that have helped many to pursue and continue a journey to wellness. You can use the online full guide at https://alcoholstudies.rutgers.edu/wellness-in-recovery/journey-to-wellness-guide/ or the attached full sized or pocket PDFs.
Here’re an intro to the guide:
“Welcome to your own Journey to Wellness where you will find new ideas to use to begin or continue on your personal journey, no matter where you are in your life. If you have ever experienced chronic stress, addiction, trauma, or another life challenge, you will find examples here that have helped many to pursue and continue a journey to wellness, along with reminders about the importance of doing these simple activities and actions. Certain patterns of thinking and feeling can fuel unhealthy habits and behaviors. These patterns include insecurity, self-sabotage, and self-criticism, which can lead to neglecting your own health and wellness. Sometimes people let go of the things that help them feel well and strong, like hobbies and creative activities. Sometimes people let go of the people who help them feel well and strong, like friends and family. Overview The journey of 1000 miles begins with a single step. LAO TZU
AIM FOR PROGRESS, NOT PERFECTION. The Journey to Wellness will help you create patterns of thinking, feeling, and doing to restore a sense of wellness. Planning to do just a single activity each day will make it more likely that you will complete it. Remember that you won’t always have the energy to take the actions you planned. Some days will be easier than others. Beating yourself up is not helpful. Instead, focus on the action you did take and will take. Remind yourself that tomorrow is a new day.
