It’s Time to Talk About Well Being

Yes, the world is full of chaos and uncertainty. That’s why it's more important than ever to check in on your well being. We have tips!

It’s been an especially stressful few weeks here in the good ol’ US of A. Election intensity hit a fever pitch and then – boom! – the results hit, leaving half of the country (and most of our allies) in despair. And while the other half may be happy with how things turned out, I don’t suspect many people walked away from the election feeling well.

So I’d say it’s a good time to do a well being check in, wouldn’t you? First, though, how about some background on well being and why it’s so important, especially now.¹

Lake Serene, near Index, WA. Photo Credit: Us

Why you should you care about well being

In the 15+ years we’ve been doing the work we do – personal and organizational development for those who don’t know – we’ve noticed a sharp decline in individuals’ perceptions of well being. Why?

First things first. Life satisfaction is not just about an individual’s current feelings; it encompasses both the person’s perceptions about how life has gone so far and their feelings about where it’s …