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Due to an injury I had last year, I needed to stop doing sport for several months, unfortunately. I went to the doctor and he recommended stopping any physical activity.

SOLUTION:

Follow doctor´s recommendations and rest for some months unitl I am recovered.

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Looking at screens for more than six hours a day has a detrimental consequenc, for instance, a person can experience moderate to severe depression. That is why people need balance when using technology since it is clearly seen how this activity can harm us mentally.

SOLUTION:

Thankfully, I can confidently say that I am in control of the technology I use. For example, I can set time limits and respect them. I do not have the need to know what people are doing lately, I do not feel the need to know what´s trendy.

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FOMO - the fear of missing out: Bobby Mook at TEDxUNC

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Spiritual health is achieved when you feel at peace with life. when you are able to find hope and comfort in even the hardest of times.

SOLUTION:

When facing difficult moments, I will turn to someone who I trust to help me out. That way I will feel supported.

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This area is related to expanding my knowledge, thinking critically and exposing myself to new ideas and that´s something I need to keep working on. It ´s necessary that I keep receiving training

SOLUTION:

Be aware of the many workshops Britanico holds for us and participate actively.

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Taking your brain to "the gym" and constantly feeding and developing your mind is just as important and crucial to your health as nourishing and exercising your physical body. The brain is the most complex part of the body. It controls thought, memory, emotion, touch, motor skills, vision, breathing, temperature, hunger, and every process that regulates the body. The brain is critical to maintaining a healthy and independent life.

The brain changes and adapts to the many different things you experience and learn, all the more reason for intellectual wellness to be of concern to your daily living. Intellectual wellness encourages learning. It recognizes creative abilities and encourages you to find ways to expand your knowledge and skills. Intellectual wellness inspires exploration and motivates you to try new things as a way of knowing yourself and understanding others and your environment. It is important to explore new ideas and understandings to become more mindful and better rounded.

You can develop your intellectual wellness through personal and professional development, cultural involvement, community engagement, and personal hobbies like reading and writing, among others. The route to intellectual wellness focuses on being open-minded. Be open to new ideas, new cultures, new knowledge, new skills, and new environments. Open-mindedness allows you to explore issues relating to problem-solving, critical thinking, learning, and creativity, the building blocks of intellectual wellness.

Below is a list of suggestions you can adopt to enhance your intellectual wellness.

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Engage your imagination: express your creative side by exploring different avenues of creativity and artistic expression

Get outside and play: Physical activity keeps the brain fit and activates the brain nerves

Travel: The best way to gain knowledge and appreciate another culture is to experience it. Experience is the best teacher. Travel and see

Take brain and body naps: giving your brain and body a rest increases your brain power

There is no single way to enhance intellectual wellness; dare to pursue intellectual wellness and expand your skills for a happier life.

Join our LIVE WELL with EIGHT at STATE Program, track, and learn more about spiritual wellness this month.

Visit our LIVE WELL Intellectual Wellness page for more campus-based resources.

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Intellectual wellness: the path to expanding your skills for a happier life

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Taking your brain to "the gym" and constantly feeding and developing your mind is just as important and crucial to your health as nourishing and exercising your physical body.

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In this area I must admit that I need to maintain more meaningful conversations and more often with coworkers. Most of the time, I keep myself to myself.

SOLUTION:

Pay more attention and show more interest in my peers. But, for this to be possible I need to spend time with in the teachers´room.

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Nowadays that we are more connected to the internet, it is highly important we are secure when surfing. And to achieve that we need to be informed of the dangers. These last few weeks, I´ve seen the importance of getting an antivirus for my laptop.

SOLUTION:

I´ll ask a friend of mine to recommend an antivirus so as to be protected.