Wellbeing is a term used to describe how you’re feeling about yourself and the world around you, and how able you are to cope with everyday life, most of the time. It’s much more than how happy you are, it also includes how satisfied you are with your life, and whether you feel a sense of purpose and agency.
If you feel a sense of positive wellbeing you are more likely to feel positive about life and want to be a part of things that are happening around you. If you are struggling with positive wellbeing you may find that you are less interested in doing things you once enjoyed. You may feel more anxious and tense and find it harder to cope with daily life and the stress of your condition.
Resilience, the ability to adapt or cope with challenging life experiences, is key in managing your wellbeing. Following are some resources which may prove helpful to you in supporting your wellbeing. ILFA’s exercise classes, support groups, and other health and wellbeing programmes may also help.
