Wellness activities

What are wellness activities and how do they help me?

This is actually a frequently asked question and to be honest, the answers are different for everybody. As no two people are the same, it’s normal for us to achieve wellness in different ways. For some, the idea of achieving wellness looks like being physically fit, and for others it may look like having strong connections with friends or reaching a new level of relaxation and tranquillity.

Wellness can often be a combination of physical, spiritual, social and emotional dimensions of wellbeing. These dimensions can carry a different level of importance and need depending on each individual. Through achieving wellness, we are able to improve our overall level of wellbeing which in turn, has a direct effect on our everyday actions and emotions.

You may be asking what kind of wellness activities The Christina Ghobadi Foundation can offer through their wellness grants. The Foundation supports a growing number of wellness activities that are spread across all dimensions of health. Particular activities that have been popular amongst past recipients include:

• Yoga classes
• Gym memberships
• Dance classes
• Sports equipment
• Wellness retreats
• Smartwatches
• Weekends away
• Pottery classes

The wellness activities offered through the Christina Ghobadi Foundation are not limited to the ones listed above. The activities provided through the wellness grants have helped our recipients work towards achieving a sense of wellbeing. Through the testimonials of past recipients, we have listed below a number of different ways that the grants have helped.

“Joining Pilates really helped me in gaining that [lost muscle] back and to feel confident and happy.”

“It helped me stay connected to those around me”

“I noticed an improvement in my mental health and energy levels.”

“It made me feel supported and less alone in my journey”

“It’s just so great to take a bit of power back in my own hands in looking after myself”

How to choose the right activity for you?

When applying for these grants you may feel like it’s a daunting process if you’re not sure on how you would use it. Not to worry, The Christina Ghobadi Foundation want to assure you that you will be supported throughout the whole process and together we can find a wellness activity suited for you.  Past recipients have also been unsure of what to use their grants on but through the support of The Christina Ghobadi Foundation they’ve said:

“The Christina Ghobadi Foundation were very helpful in receiving the grant and helping depict what sort of things the money could go towards to help myself keep a positive attitude.”

“I was given so much guidance when organising this grant, I truly am grateful”

If you or someone you know is considering applying for a Christina Ghobadi Foundation wellness grant but aren’t sure how they would use it, please feel free to contact us. Together we can find a suitable wellness activity that can help improve your wellbeing.

Be sure to follow The Christina Ghobadi Foundation on Facebook and Instagram to keep up to date with our 11 days of wellness activities. Over the next 11 days we will be uploading all things wellness, followed by a giveaway!

Facebook: @Cghobadifoundation

Instagram: @thechristinaghobadifoundation

References:

COS. (2021). How to Create a Balanced Life in 2021. https://www.cos.net.au/c/cospedia/create-a-balanced-life

Kirkpatrick, W., (2017). What is Wellness & Why is it important? https://wellness.totalaccessmedical.com/blog/what-is-wellness

Stoewen D. L. (2017). Dimensions of wellness: Change your habits, change your life. The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne, 58(8), 861–862.