When you think of what wellness means, you are probably picturing people who do yoga, meditate, and eat only organic foods. As it turns out, there is a lot more to wellness than that. You can definitely do those things, but there are also a lot of other ways to achieve wellness – including in the workplace.

Paul Drago, MD is an ENT and Health & Wellness specialist who works independently as a coach. He creates holistic and individualised plans tailored to the client’s specific goals. Today he shares his top 6 tips for improving occupational wellness. 

Most people have some sort of health or fitness goal – but do you have any wellness goals? Do you focus on taking care of your emotional wellbeing as much as your physical wellbeing? Do you aim to be healthy enough or do you want to thrive in all aspects of your life? This is the key difference between health and wellness – health is a physical state, and is just one aspect of life. Wellness refers to a lifestyle that nurtures many different aspects so you can thrive.

Eating a nutritious diet is an important part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and consulting a nutritionist can be a great way to ensure that you’re getting all the essential vitamins, minerals, and nutrients your body needs. Nutritionists offer a range of services from developing meal plans to providing personalized dietary advice, depending on the individual’s needs.