Emotional wellness...
 
        • is keeping a positive attitude
        • is being sensitive to your feelings and the feelings of others
        • is learning to cope with stress
        • is being realistic about your expectations and time
        • is taking responsibility for your own behavior
        • is dealing with your personal and financial issues realistically
        • is viewing challenges as opportunities rather than obstacles
        • is functioning independently but knowing when you need to ask for help

Aspects of Emotional Wellness

• Knowing how to seek support
• Knowing how to effectively deal with stress
• Relationship Status
• Family Environment
• Self-Esteem Taught
• Love Instilled
• Education
• Values/Morals Shared
• Charity
• Shared Feelings
• Security
• Friendship
• Fellowship
• Interacting with Others

Tips for improving emotional awareness:

• Build an awareness and acceptance of your own feelings and moods.
• Find a way to encourage positive thinking and self-acceptance.
• Have a clear understanding of one’s feelings, abilities and motivations.
• Research strategies for coping effectively in stressful situations.

Resources:
Counseling Services
Office of Student Affairs

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