All-round wellness

Hong Kong has faced unprecedented challenges over the past two years. This has not been easy for anyone in the entire community but particularly for the all-round wellbeing of young people. No one can predict when another pandemic, collective trauma or stressor might strike.

One of the most effective ways to cope is to build strength, unity and resilience within the community to weather the current storm and prepare for the next. An HKFYG survey was conducted to explore ways how young people might do this through understanding the concept of all-round wellness.

Key findings

§ Nearly 70% felt isolated and disconnected during the pandemic.

§ Over 60% had never heard of “all-round wellness.”

§ 60% thought it was difficult to adapt to the “new normal” and manage stress during the COVID-19 pandemic.

§ Over 55% wanted to offer help to others.

Recommendations

§ All-round wellness is a comprehensive health goal that everyone can pursue. It involves awareness of needs and finding balance in all aspects of our lives.

It also means discovering the connection between individuals and the society to which one belongs in order to live more fulfilling and satisfying lives.

§ Balanced development can be found in six dimensions: these include physical, emotional, social, occupational, digital and environmental wellness. Together, they help to create more meaningful connections between oneself, one’s society and the world.

§ The continuous pursuit of wellness through awareness is also associated with motivation, choosing and acting responsibly as well as adopting practices that contribute to optimal health and wellbeing. Young people who truly embrace the concept of all-round wellness will endeavor to make it a habit inherent in daily life.

Six dimensions of connected wellness

Physical Emotional Social Occupational Digital Environmental

Self Society World

§ Physical wellness includes regular, balanced habits: physical activity, healthy nutrition and adequate sleep, for instance.

§ Emotional wellness involves being aware of and fully recognizing and accepting one’s feelings.

People with emotional wellness feel confident, in control of their emotions and behaviour.

§ Social wellness refers to the ability to cope effectively with life and build satisfying relationships with others. It brings a sense of connectedness and belonging with family, friends, peers and society. § Occupational wellness means finding work that fits your values, interests and skills. It also involves balancing work and leisure and managing workplace stress.

§ Digital wellness refers to a mindful approach to the ubiquitous use of digital technology including e-learning, remote working and using online platforms.

§ Environmental wellness equals the understanding of the ways in which individuals’ daily habits can affect the environment. People with environmental wellness demonstrate commitment to a healthy planet and a sustainable lifestyle.

Organizer HKFYG Wellness Hub Respondents 1,099 youth aged 12-34, 22 youth who joined the focus group and 11 HKFYG youth workers Published title Research on “All-round wellness” Enquiries Christa Cheung Tel 3755 7078 Online survey February 2021