Have you noticed how sometimes people are more interested in physical goods, such as the house, the car, and even the external physical appearance? In relation to this, here is a case that makes us aware of the importance of the 4 pillars of well-being that will allow you to strengthen your physical, psychological and emotional well-being and become aware of how to reach your best state.
Pillar 1: The state of rest and the sleep-wake process
Naroa is a young woman who has a husband who loves her and whom she loves, two wonderful children, and for 3 years, she has been working in the company that she always wanted.
The Christmas season is Naroa's favorite; however, the days seem to get more and more complicated. She does not find it easy to fall asleep and when she seems that she has managed to sleep she rings the alarm clock. It is not easy to get up, but she knows that she has to wake up her children and then take them to school; And in the company she works for, they currently have big projects that require her full attention.
She knows that she has to fulfill her responsibilities, but it seems that she currently does not find enjoyment in what she previously loved and was passionate about doing.
What about Naroa?
What happens to our body when there is not enough rest or as such, we do not have a restorative rest due to physical (health) or emotional conditions? What we know as allostasis implies that the neurological, physiological and hormonal processes work in balance with the sleep-wake processes.
Pillar 2: Food as the basis for obtaining nutrients that are converted into energy
Days go by and Naroa's children and husband have the illusion of living a beautiful Christmas, but it is no secret to anyone that Naroa's mood is not the best. Her family and her coworkers seek to cheer her up but they don't know what is wrong with her, and in reality she doesn't know it too. Her apathy is so much that she is not even feeding properly anymore.
In the morning, when she manages to wake up, she hardly has a coffee. On many occasions her lack of time prevents her from having breakfast and she is left with only coffee in her stomach. Lunchtime arrives and Naroa feels her stomach irritate her. Her stomach has only received coffee, and therefore when she manages to rescue some energy and take action, her physical balance is not ideal.
What about Naroa?
What happens to our body when our intake is reduced, to the point of reaching an insufficient level, ceasing to consume the foods that adequately supply the energy that the body requires?
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Pillar 3: Physical activity is key
Naroa still does not find well-being. Her husband, who has always supported her, asks her to seek professional help; she refuses, because she does not see any sense in it and she cannot imagine how a psychologist can help her. She wants to get up and get her energy back.
She remembers times when going out and doing at least one simple physical activity has allowed her to have a higher level of energy, a sense of well-being and even very happy moments when she has had a physical and emotional balance.
What about Naroa?
This pillar has to do with physical activity as a basis for the proper functioning of muscles, blood circulation, hydration processes and even as an adjunct for organic functioning.
Everything requires balance, and in this case, if Naroa simply allowed herself to start a process of intense exercise that did not correspond to the 2 previous pillars (if she does not rest and eats in a more balanced way), the exercise would become a factor of imbalance that could cause an imbalance.
Pillar 4: Social interaction as a factor that favors physical and mental health
Naroa feels a bit uncertain about what it will be like to help her family and continue to be an important supportive factor for those she loves. As she is thinking about Christmas Eve dinner, her Naroa remembers how much she enjoys preparing for Christmas and how she loved being with the family; she thinks of her children, her husband and her professional successes.
Naroa's friends have not received communication from her for months, and as a consequence, what at one time were demonstrations of interest and appreciation for the people with whom she was related is being severely affected.
Her socialization is being severely affected and, as a consequence, her mood is also being affected by this situation. She has even distanced herself from her family and she has little social interaction with them, she no longer shows joy from communicating with them. The principle of "Be good yourself first so that you can offer something better to those she loves."
