May 13, 2019 adminbwib No Comments

 

 

 

Since ancient times, humans have wondered about what makes a good life. Scientists who study subjective wellbeing assume that an essential ingredient of the good life is that the person herself likes her life. It is difficult to predict how happy an individual will be at any given moment, when affect is averaged across many occasions, stable patterns of individual differences emerge. It is also amazing to follow and assess the individual’s feelings and thoughts facing life circumstances and experiences.

Many theories of happiness have been proposed since Aristotle’s brilliant insights. These theories can be categorized into three groups:  need and goal satisfaction theories, process or activity theories, and genetic and personality predisposition theories. The scientific discipline of subjective well-being grew rapidly in the 20th century so we could find specific questionnaire, assessments, and also interventions by developing designed programs to boost people’s happiness.

It’s not only about feeling good and happy but it improves the person’s positive attitude and produces good outcomes in many areas:

  1. Happy people tend to have stronger immune systems and there is some evidence that they live longer
  2. Happy people are better citizens at work- they tend to help others more, skip work less, etc…
  3. Happy people do better in social relationships
  4. Happy people are more able to cope with difficult situations
  5. Happy people like themselves and other people more, and others like them in return. They are also altruistic and helpful.
  6. Judgment and decision making: the person in a positive mood might perform well.

We look to the day when effective interventions based on scientific findings will provide a readily available way to increase happiness.

Going back to the year 1948, the World Health Organization “WHO” developed the health concept and linked it to the wellbeing: “Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing-not merely the absence of disease, or infirmity.”

It’s not just about an NGO’s mission or government’s agenda to improve population’s health and quality of life; it’s more than a socio-economic and political strategy. Maybe it even demands much more than a sustainable development or an environmental preservation.

It is about human development and a way of living versus the revolution in the smart technology. Technological interventions that appear to simplify living may actually induce side effects elsewhere or at a future point in time.

In such a world, can we still explore ways to reach a proper wellbeing?

Out of consideration, G spa, the pioneer in Wellbeing in Lebanon, created an appropriate environment and developed its expertise in the world of wellness in all its aspects: fitness, reshaping, relaxation, beauty…For three years in a row, G spa was the first spa in the Middle East to be awarded by Spa- A association the “Label” Quality Certificate.

The truth is that the key to wellbeing is at your reach; it’s all about perspective. Ghandi believed in a life of simplicity and self- sufficiency. For Leo Babauta “Simplicity boils down to two steps: Identify the essential. Eliminate the rest”.

What about YOU?… Let us lead you to a journey of simple living; here are some tips to encourage you improving your health while enjoying your day:

  • Take a deep breath when you wake up, stretch your body and open your eyes while smiling. You’re ALIVE and YOU FEEL GREAT. Life is YOURS!
  • Make a list of three things that you’re thankful and grateful for every morning.
  • Drink, drink and drink water for a better memory, full concentration and positive energy.
  • Create your breakfast; Eat nuts, fruits and vegetables.
  • Try to plant your own fruits and vegetables…Tom Hodgkinson believes the key to a free and simple life is to stop consuming and start producing. City dwellers can also produce fresh home grown fruits and vegetables in pot gardens or miniature indoor greenhouses. Tomatoes, lettuce, spinach, Swiss chard, peas, strawberries, and several types of herbs can all thrive in pots.
  • Choose your health and stop smoking
  • ..Share it, spread it around you
  • Taking care of your body boosts your well being fairly fast so make up your mind and pamper yourself by booking your body scrub and relaxing massage.
  • Take daily risks: leave your car and go to your work by taxi, communicate with strangers.
  • Plan for your weekend and discover a green zone (Horsh Beirut/hippodrome. Or drive towards Batroun’s hills and discover Abdelli Terraces, go hiking with the LMT.)
  • Rediscover the passion to dance, swim, and walk or run… Just move!
  • Stop and watch the sky, walk on grass, feel the sun, touch the sand…. Just relax and enjoy the planet, it’s yours…
  • Surround yourself with positive scents (oriental oils…) and sounds.
  • Carve out time to meditate and breathe.
  • Get inspired by a theater, movie, book or a magazine…
  • Create your own space at home
  • Unplug electrical devices at home, turn off all the lights, forget about your PC and cellphone and enjoy a deep sleep.

GOOD NIGHT!

 

 

ROUEIDA SABA

Physiotherapist with 25 years of experience

Wellness Consultant specialized in Physical Activities and Nutrition

Wellness Ambassador of Lebanon for the International Platform of Global Wellness Day

 

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