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What Is Well-Being?

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Overview

Experts define well-being differently. But most agree that well-being refers to being physically, mentally, and emotionally healthy. It's okay to be more healthy in some wellness areas than others. They interact with each other. So if you're struggling in one area, the others can support your overall well-being. These dimensions, or pillars, of well-being include:


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Current as of: June 24, 2023

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