Integrative Wellness

Fostering Excellence with Wellness

Let's explore the relationship between success and wellness:

• What do you think success at William & Mary will look like for you?
  • Who or what helped you form this definition of success?
• What does wellness currently look like for you?
  • Who or what helped you form this definition of wellness?
• What is the relationship between success & wellness?

To flourish at William & Mary, you must attend to your multiple dimensions of wellness while working towards your personal academic and career excellence. To support your wellness journey, let's explore the concept of integrative wellness. Frequently, wellness is thought of in binary terms, where wellness means the presence or absence of disease. 

Integrative wellness is more holistic and multidimensional; conscious, self-directed, and evolving; positive and affirming; and inclusive.  It equally embraces the terms wellbeing, wellness, and flourishing. Integrative wellness requires regular periods of discernment, reflection, and purposeful engagement.

• Wellbeing is a snapshot of a person’s current state of holistic health
• Wellness is the process of actively pursuing optimal holistic health
• Flourishing is a consistent level of productivity, fulfillment, and resilience 

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