According to Gallup, there are five essential elements of well-being that differentiate a thriving life from one spent suffering. These elements describe aspects of our lives that we can do something about and that are important to people in every situation that was studied. These elements are the currency of a life that matters. They do not include every nuance of what's important in life, but they do represent five broad categories that are essential to most people.
The first element is about how you occupy your time or simply liking what you do every day: your Career Well-Being.
The second element is about having strong relationships and love in your life: your Social Well-Being.
The third element is about effectively managing your economic life: your Financial Well-Being.
The fourth element is about having good health and enough energy to get things done on a daily basis: your Physical Well-Being.
The fifth element is about the sense of engagement you have with the area where you live: your Community Well-Being.
Read the full article, The Five Essential Elements of Well-Being by Tom Rath and Jim Harter here.
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