Happiness and Wellbeing Indices

Happiness and Wellbeing Indices There is an ever-growing number of research reports from global economists that go far beyond the limited metric of GDP to gauge nations’ overall happiness and wellbeing. These studies use somewhat different measurements (whether the strength of social connections or obesity rates), so rankings can vary—but this research is giving us a clearer, more meaningful picture of the true health and…

Heart Inspired Wellness in Chicago

Rendy Nelson, director of spa and wellness at the Woman’s Athletic Club (WAC) in Chicago, Illinois, shared with the GWI how she embraced The Wellness MoonshotTM Calendar “heart” wellness theme for February, incorporating heart-focused actions in their monthly staff meeting on February 19 (the day of the full moon). We hope her story inspires you to lead similar moments within your organization or community and…

Beauty Meets Wellness Initiative Trends

Beauty Meets Wellness Initiative Trends 2019 TREND 1: I Want to Be Me I am the CEO of my health and wellbeing. As CEO, I am in charge of my health data and want to pick and choose customized products and services unique to my personal vision of health and wellbeing. Clinique iD is the latest launch of a new personalization technology designed to provide…

Must-Reads from the Wellness World (Week of January 15, 2019)

7 Ways to Age Well in 2019 — The New York Times, December 24, 2018 Different contributors from the “Well” section of the NYT offer advice on what research can teach us about living longer and better (or just looking younger!). It ranges from exercising often (at least four times a week) to slowing the decline of aging with simple but smart choices related to the…

Wellness Communities Initiative Resources

Sample Communities in Operation BedZED, United Kingdom Grow Community, United States Harmony. United States Lake Nona, United States NW Bicester, United Kingdom Serenbe, United States TAO Inspired Living, Mexico Sample Communities in Development Avira, Malaysia Boga Valley, Malaysia Drömgården, Sweden Destination Medical Center, United States Harvest, United States Llanelli Wellness Village, United Kingdom Olivette, United States Shearwater, United States Sterling Ranch, United States The Cannery, United States The District, United States White Gum…