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Emotional wellness is the ability to successfully handle life’s stresses and adapt
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Emotional Wellness Checklist
BRIGHTEN YOUR OUTLOOK
People who are emotionally well,
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emotions and are able to bounce back
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emotional wellness is being able to
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REDUCE STRESS
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lasts a long time—a condition known as
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Learning healthy ways to cope with
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to make sure you regularly get a good
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Find mindfulness resources in your local
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COPE WITH LOSS
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one can feel overwhelming, most people
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Learn healthy ways to help you through
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STRENGTHEN SOCIAL CONNECTIONS
Social connections might help protect
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powerful effects on our health—both
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