Physical Well-Being
Physical well-being is the ability to maintain a healthy and balanced life without physical limitations, physical stress and excessive fatigue.
Our physical well-being refers to the physical condition of our body, whether it is maintaining a healthy weight, good posture, well-functioning organs, or the ability to perform normal daily tasks without exhaustion or discomfort.
Physical well-being can also refer to the absence of disease or infection, but these are not the only things to consider.
Physical dimension
The physical dimension encompasses a range of healthy behaviours, including adequate exercise, proper nutrition and avoiding harmful habits such as drug and alcohol abuse. It means learning about and recognising the symptoms of disease, having regular medical check-ups and protecting yourself from injury and damage. Developing such healthy habits today will not only add years to your life, but also improve the enjoyment and quality of those years.
Indicators of physical wellbeing
- Physical and mental health;
- Keeping in good physical shape;
- Consumption of good quality food and drink;
- Personal safety.
- Tips for physical well-being
Tips for achieving physical well-being
- Exercise every day
- Get enough rest
- Use seatbelts, helmets and other protective equipment
- Learn to recognise early signs of illness
- Eat a variety of healthy foods
- Control your portion sizes
- Stop smoking and protect yourself from passive smoking
- Use alcohol in moderation
- Conserve water and other resources
- Minimise the use of chemicals
- Reduce the use of plastics and recycle where possible
