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Are Wellness and well-being synonymous?

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Sagarika0 November 21, 2012 0 Comments

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Karin-2 Posted 0 Comments

Hello Sagarika,

they are very close in definition. See what the Webster dictionary has to say:

Definition of WELL-BEING : the state of being happy, healthy, or prosperous

Definition of WELLNESS: the quality or state of being in good health especially as an actively sought goal

Wellness, however, is a little narrower because it usually refers to health. When I say to somebody that I have a sense of well-being, I am describing mainly emotional factors which can include peacefulness, happiness and a sense of being one with the universe.

Thanks for asking and stretching my mind to reflect on your question.

Karin Singleton
www.meltnc.com

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Joanne0 Posted 0 Comments

I would say no.

However, I would need to see the context in which it is being used.

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NatalieSmith5 Posted 0 Comments

Hello Sagarika,

Thank you, also. We hear people say “health and wellness” when referring to programs of improving their health. The terms are not synonymous, as Karin defines for us.
Take care… of your wellness and well-being.

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LaRue0 Posted 0 Comments

I would say that they may not be the exact same thing but that they do imply the same thing. To me, both indicate a ‘well state,” or being well.

LaRue, CSCS
www.lecfitness.com
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Harris
Harris12 Posted 0 Comments

Just like the ancient Greeks and Romans used to say: “A healthy mind in a healthy body”.

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