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Illinois State University: “The winter months can be tough. From holiday cheer hangovers to the winter blues, there are many reasons people feel a little down this time of year. Emotions are how you feel at any given time. From happiness to sorrow, for better or worse, we are able to feel a wide variety of emotions—sometimes at the same time. When considering wellness, people tend to think of physical activity or nutrition first. But your emotional well-being is a crucial part of your overall health. Feelings are hard for some people to express and talk about. Being aware of what you are feeling can help you to channel your emotions into productive, positive feelings. Achieving emotional balance lays the foundation for total body well-being. Here are some ways to maintain your emotional dimension of wellness.”

Manage stress: “Stress can damage both emotional and physical wellness. Find an outlet to manage your stress.”

Seek balance: “We are pulled in a million different directions daily, making balance hard. Be practical about your responsibilities and what you can feasibly accomplish.”

Be positive: “It is easy to get caught up in negative thoughts or people. Whenever you feel that happening, immediately redirect and focus on the positive parts of a situation.”

Accept mistakes: “Mistakes are inevitable. As hard as we may try, no one is perfect.”

This too shall pass: “Whenever you hit a bump the road remember that this too shall pass. The only constant thing in life is change.”

Accept support: “Often, getting things off your chest makes you feel better. Talk to someone about how you feel.”