Well-being refers to the 3 basic areas, physical fitness, mental health and the ability to nurture social relationships. It can be said that individual who is physically active for a length of time daily, emotionally stable with the ability to handle challenges and at the same time committed to social relationships is likely to find both success and happiness in their personal and professional lives.
Physical well-being is extremely important as it goes beyond just promoting good health. It builds concentration as well as demands discipline, commitment and the ability to work in a team. Studies have shown that the academic performance of a child involved in physical activity can improve by atleast 20%.
Emotional well-being is being recognized as a significant aspect of an individual’s health. Organizations and institutions for higher education often value EQ (Emotional Quotient) more than just IQ (intelligence Quotient). It is believed that a person with higher EQ is better equipped to handle stress and take mature decisions.
Social well-being goes hand in hand with physical and emotional well-being. The ability to build meaningful relationships with other individuals is key to personal and professional growth.