PENCON 2023
Well-Being for Editors:
Physical, Emotional, Spiritual
Resources
Disclaimer: Susan K. Stewart is not a doctor or health care professional. This information is intended for educational and entertainment purposes. Susan’s workshop, website, and handout material is NOT a diagnostic tool and cannot be used to suggest, confirm, or rule out any medical diagnosis. If you think you might have a specific medical condition or symptoms, contact your healthcare provider.
Tchiki Davis, Ph.D. “Well-Being Definition, Meaning, and Strategies.” Berkley Well-Being Institute. https://www.berkeleywellbeing.com/what-is-well-being.html (accessed April 21, 2023) This is a general article and doesn’t include spiritual well-being.
Physical Well-Being
- Tchiki Davis, Ph.D. “What is Well-Being? Definitions, Types, and Well Being Skills.” January 2, 2019. Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/click-here-happiness/201901/what-is-well-being-definition-types-and-well-being-skills (accessed April 27, 2023)
- Your Wellbeing Center for Wellness and Health Promotion, Harvard University Health Services https://wellness.huhs.harvard.edu/physical
- Jonathan Parnell. “Strengthen Your Faith Through Physical Exercise.” June 9, 2014. desirngGod. https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/strengthen-your-faith-through-physical-exercise (accessed April 21, 2023)
- Physical Well Being & Why It’s Important. October 8, 2021. Loving Life. https://lovinglifeco.com/health-and-wellbeing/physical-wellbeing-why-its-important/ (accessed April 27, 2023) *See the section titled “How Can We Look After Our Physical Well Being While Working From Home
—Exercise
- Mayo Clinic Staff. “Exercise: 7 benefits of regular exercise.” Mayo Clinic. https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/fitness/in-depth/exercise/art-20048389 (accessed April 21, 2023)
—Rest
- Linda J. Vorvick, MD, et. all. “Sleep and your health.” August 11, 2022. Medline Plus. https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000871.htm (accessed April 21, 2023)
Emotional Well-Being
—Diet
- “Food and Mood.” American Heart Association. https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-lifestyle/mental-health-and-wellbeing/food-and-mood (accessed April 25, 2023)
- Erin Gager, R.D., L.D.N. “Tips to Manage Stress Eating” John Hopkins Health.
- https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/tips-to-manage-stress-eating (accessed April 26, 2023)
- “Does What You Eat Affect Your Mood.” January 12, 2021. Cleveland Clinic. https://health.clevelandclinic.org/bad-mood-look-to-your-food/ (accessed April 26, 2023)
—Exercise
- Mayo Clinic Staff. “Depression and anxiety: Exercise eases Symptoms.” Mayo Clinic https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/depression/in-depth/depression-and-exercise/art-20046495 (accessed April 23, 2023)
- Jacquelyn Cafasso. March 16, 2023. “Emotional Exhaustion: What It Is and How to Treat It.” Healthline. https://www.healthline.com/health/emotional-exhaustion (accessed April 23, 2023)
—Rest
- Rhitu Chatterjee. May 7, 2021. “If Your Brain Feels Foggy And You’re Tired All The Time, You’re Not Alone.” Shots-Health News from NPR. https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2021/05/06/992401123/if-your-brain-feels-foggy-and-youre-tired-all-the-time-youre-not-alone (accessed April 23, 2023)
- “The Link Between Sleep and Mood.” Division of Sleep Medicine, Harvard Medical School http://healthysleep.med.harvard.edu/need-sleep/whats-in-it-for-you/mood (accessed April 23, 2023)
Spiritual Well-Being
“So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.” I Cor. 10:31 ESV
- Lillian Kwon. June 29, 2006. “The Connection Between Spiritual Health and Physical Health.” The Christian Post. https://www.christianpost.com/news/the-connection-between-spiritual-health-and-physical-health.html (accessed April 23, 2023)
—Diet
- Brandice Lardner. “How a Biblical Bible Plan Can Help You Get Healthy and Lose Weight.” Grace Filled Plate. https://gracefilledplate.com/biblical-eating-plan/ (accessed April 23, 2023)
—Exercise
- Jonathan Parnell. June 9, 2014. “Strengthen Your Faith Through Physical Exercise.” Desiring God. https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/strengthen-your-faith-through-physical-exercise (accessed April 23, 2023)
- “Should a Christian exercise? What does the Bible say about health?” Compelling Truth, Got Questions Ministries. https://www.compellingtruth.org/Bible-exercise-health.html (accessed April 27, 2023)
—Rest
- Ginger Harrington. April 23, 2021. “What Is Spiritual Rest and Why Do We Need It?” https://gingerharrington.com/what-is-spiritual-rest-and-why-do-we-need-it/ (accessed April 28, 2023)
- Jeannie Ewing. “Do you Understand the Spiritual Importance of Rest?” The Mystical Humanity of Christ Publishing. https://www.coraevans.com/blog/article/do-you-understand-the-spiritual-importance-of-rest (accessed April 28, 2023)
- Sarah Sarmack. “27 Ways to Practice the Discipline of Rest.” Ministry Minded Mom. https://ministrymindedmom.com/27-ways-to-practice-the-discipline-of-rest/ (accessed April 28, 2023)