Well-being is a broad term that covers how you feel about yourself and your life. It encompasses the physical, emotional (and mental), social and spiritual areas of a person. Under the EYFS this is covered in the children’s personal, social, emotional development and physical development. Both of which are prime areas of learning.
Physical well-being covers everything physical to do with the body:
- Growth and development
- Moving and keeping physically fit
- Caring for your health (e.g. washing, cleaning teeth, etc.)
- Eating a balanced and nutritious diet
- Rest and appropriate sleep patterns.
Mental and emotional well-being includes:
- Acknowledging, expressing and coping with feelings and emotions
- Thought processes
- Reducing stress and anxiety.
Social well-being includes:
- Relationships
- Family (close and extended)
- Friends
- The feeling of belonging and acceptance
- Compassion and caring approaches.
Spiritual well-being can cover the following:
- Value and beliefs held
- Personal identity and self-awareness.
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