First, you can create and craft your desired environment, then your healthy environment will create you back. High-quality environment is essential good living condition. Choosing and co-creating good living environment can greatly impact your health and well-being. Healthy, joyful, and functional physical and psycho-social environments allow us to live our daily lives peacefully and they help to fulfil our basic needs. Positive environments make us feel safe, allow us to adopt healthy behaviors, they make us feel welcome, included, and connected to others. As a result, we can be creative, we can fully engage in learning, in our work and in our hobbies. They also allow us to rest, recreate and regenerate. So, what do you think. Will you invest some time and energy to craft your environments, so they serve you better? I bet you are!

 

A high-quality environment is crucial for your well-being. Your living conditions significantly impact health, and creating positive physical, social, and learning environments can be very healthy for you. These include home, family, school, work, community, online spaces, and nature. A healthy environment contributes to daily peace, fulfills basic needs, fosters creativity, and supports various activities.

 

Benefits of a Healthy Environment for Students

A positive university environment significantly impacts well-being and academic performance. Building healthy environments supports competencies, such as focus, critical thinking, decision-making, and personal management. It enhances academic achievement, positive attitudes toward education, and overall engagement. Actively contributing to healthier environments extends benefits to home, family, community, and online spaces. It's a two-way process: you create your environment, and it, in turn, shapes you.

 

Creating a positive environment is crucial for overall well-being, influencing engagement and productivity. Choose healthy environments, both personally and in shared spaces, to foster a positive atmosphere. The physical environment impacts home, family, school, work, community, and online settings. Craft your living space by keeping it clean, organized, and personalized. Contribute to a healthy environment for others. Appreciate positive aspects of your surroundings, and actively work to make improvements.

 

Would you be interested in improving your environment?
 

Tips

Home and Living Environment

Prioritize a high-quality, comfortable, and personalized living space. Eliminate distractions, keep it clean, and create a sleep-friendly bedroom.
 

Family Environment

Foster open communication, express love, and make decisions together. Contribute actively to a positive family climate.

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School and Study Environment

Engage in campus life, join clubs, and create a positive study environment. Use character strengths for personal and collective well-being.
 

Work and Part-time Job Environment

Craft a positive workplace by respecting shared spaces, initiating group activities, and using personal strengths. Create a supportive and engaging work atmosphere.
 

Community Environment

Support community transformation, volunteer, and engage in positive interactions. Contribute to a sense of belonging and safety in your neighborhood.

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Online Environment

Manage your online presence by curating positive content, setting boundaries, and respecting privacy. Be mindful of the impact of your online activities on your well-being.

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Nature Connection

Spend time outdoors, appreciate nature, and incorporate natural elements into your lifestyle. Contribute to a healthy natural environment by practicing sustainability.

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Financial Well-being

Understand the importance of economic security in overall well-being. Consider the relationship between financial security and happiness.

Are you ready to take small, positive actions to enhance your overall well-being?

 

References:

Kočí, J. (2024). Building Well-being of University Students. Praha: Univerzita Karlova, Pedagogická fakulta. ISBN 978-80-7603-506-5.

Koci, J. & Donaldson, S. I. (2024). Well-being and Success of University Students: Applying PERMA+4. New York, NY: Routledge. ISBN: 9781032457185; DOI: 10.4324/9781003378365.

Koci, J. (2023). How to build well-being in university and college students – Methodology of academic well-being promotion. Prague: Charles University. ISBN: 978-80-87489-38-3.

Koci, J., & Donaldson, S. I. (2022). Zdraví a mentální well-being studentů distančního vzdělávání. Prague: Charles University. ISBN: 978-80-7603-357-3.