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Wellness increases my positive emotions and reduces anxiety, and consequently, this

reduces any forms of depression. Physical exercises and developing other healthy habits

like getting enough rest, taking balanced meals, and not smoking not only adds to the years

of a person's life but also enhances the enjoyment and quality of those years. My definition

is similar to the article by Kirkland “What Is Wellness”, which argues that wellness is self -

responsibility, nutritional awareness, and environmental sensitivity (Kirkland, 2014).

However, although the definition I gave aligns closely with those throughout the readings,

the definition provided by Kirkland provides a deeper meaning on how a person can take

control of their wellness.

of the interventions to enhance well-being are enhancing employments chances, providing

support for those people suffering from mental health problems, and reducing the mental

health in the place of work and reducing stigma associate with mental health (Jones et al.,

2018). By implementing my comprehension of wellness in my career in public health, I

can allow myself to maintain my mental and physical health, which will enhance my

overall wellness and productivity. Apart from that, I will use this knowledge on wellness

to improve people's well-being by using psychological interventions related to causal

factors.

References

Jones, D., Molitor, D., & Reif, J. (2018). What do workplace wellness programs do?