What Does Wellness Mean to You?

April 2025

“Nothing in nature blooms all year. Be patient with yourself.” — Karen Salmansohn

The Employee Wellness Council encourages you to speak your truth about what wellness means to you as you navigate the present, this very moment. Reflecting on this past year, the few months of this new year, and contemplating where we are headed now in the excitement of rebranding and the new leadership of our CEO Dr. Bell, wellness is very much in the mix. It SHOULD be to balance our work/life situations, shouldn’t it? And what exactly does that mean?

For each of us, just as we grieve a loved one’s death or mourn our losses differently, so too do we cope with everyday life differently as we try to be health conscious and well-intended. Wellness is about cultivating balance and authenticity in every part of life – nurturing not just our physical health, but our emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being. It’s about creating space for self-awareness, growth, and healing, even when life feels messy or uncertain. True wellness means building resilience, social connections that are meaningful, and honoring our strengths while working through life’s challenges. It’s a lifelong journey of learning to care for ourselves with compassion. Yes, COMPASSION! And intention. This way, we show up fully—for our work, our patients, our loved ones, our co-workers, and most importantly, ourselves.

What activities of wellness have helped you? What little strides did you make or good intentions about wellness or self-care did you embrace, and what wellness goals do you have now? What brings you comfort and peace when stressed? What brings you healing and clarity?

Your thoughts do matter so much, as does your wellbeing. Please share with us as we look to bring more relevance and intentional wellness messages and suggestions your way in our monthly emails and posters. Truly. We want to know.

Be well …

Arkansas Hospice Employee Wellness Council (EWC) Keeping you Well – Mind, Body, & Spirit

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