Wellness Wheel

 Similar to all of the mechanical wheels that make the modern world function,  there is another wheel that exists in our lives that is just as important. At  Melaleuca, we call it the wellness wheel. Like its physical counterpart, the wellness wheel improves lives by making them easier, getting them moving  faster and further, and lifting them higher than is possible without it. But in  order to do this, you have to understand the different aspects of the wellness  wheel and keep them well balanced.  The wellness wheel consists of seven interconnected aspects of wellness.   • Physical  • Environmental  • Financial  • Social  • Intellectual  • Spiritual  • Emotional  As you learn about these seven aspects, evaluate your life and see which one  or ones you might give a little more attention to bring greater balance and  ease into your life.  

 When your body is healthy and strong, you enjoy physical wellness. This  includes those things you can see (such as having a healthy weight and a  strong physique) and what you feel (like energy when you need it, freedom  from joint pain, strong immune health, and healthy blood pressure). Each of  the more than 400 Melaleuca products is designed to support good physical  health. That support can be direct, such as the benefits you will experience  from the Peak Performance Pack and Access® Bars, or it can be indirect,  like EcoSense® cleaning products that are free from harmful chemicals that  damage your lungs over time.  Physical  Wellness  Because Melaleuca products are inspired   by nature, you can be sure that they are the  best for your home and your body.  Because every Melaleuca product is inspired by nature, you can be sure that  it’s the best for your body. In fact, you’ll never find anything on par with  Melaleuca products. That’s because there is simply nothing else like them  available. Since 1985, we’ve been perfecting them through creative ingenuity,  solid scientific studies, a passion for your health, and, of course, nature. Each  product is in a class of its own and only available at Melaleuca. And just like a  wheel makes life better, each masterfully crafted Melaleuca product can help  you live your best life. 

 Just like it’s hard to imagine life without a wheel, can you picture life without nature? Even if it’s simply seeing a bird soaring above the treetops or feeling  a fresh breeze as you crest the final hill on your favorite trail, nature and our  environment are supremely important. Our lives are forever bound to the  world around us, so it makes sense that we should protect what we have.   It is impossible to feel completely well as long as we live in an environment   that is compromised.  Melaleuca is mindful of nature and the environment, and we work hard to  care for it. From pioneering ultra-concentrated products that use less plastic  to eliminating harmful ingredients (such as phosphates, chlorine bleach, and  ammonia) to using energy-efficient production facilities, we strive to care for  Mother Nature.  You are an integral part of this care plan. Did you know that by choosing  Melaleuca products, you have already helped save over 260 million pounds  of plastic, 45 million gallons of fuel, and more than 1.4 billion pounds of  greenhouse emissions?¹  Caring for our world allows everyone to experience the peace, comfort, and  joy that only nature can provide. And those feelings are important parts of  experiencing a well-rounded life.  

 Learning is essential to our existence. Where would you be if you had never  learned to read and write? If you had never learned how to drive? Or if you had  never learned the skills required to provide for your family? Just like healthy  foods provide the nourishment our bodies need, continuous learning provides  the nourishment our minds and lives need.  One of Melaleuca’s primary missions has to do with continually feeding your  mind. Recall our Mission Statement: To enhance the lives of those we touch by  helping people reach their goals. Gaining education and skills is an important  part of helping you reach your goalsSM. That’s one of the reasons you have so  many opportunities to receive coaching and provide coaching to others. Those  opportunities help you to learn social and business skills that will benefit every  facet of your life.  Add to that the knowledge you can gain as you learn about how Melaleuca  products help your body, your home, and the environment and you have a  wealth of education at your fingertips. There is so much available learning  material, you could probably receive a Melaleuca degree!  

  Humans are meant to be social—so much so that famed psychologist Abraham  Maslow included love and belonging as the third most important aspect in  his hierarchy of needs. Recently, studies have been conducted that show the  harmful effects of isolation and perceived isolation. Dr. Louise Hawkley, a  senior research scientist at the University of Chicago, has found that loneliness  can affect more than just a person’s mental health. Evidence shows that social  isolation can lead to depression, poor sleep quality, impairment to thought  processes and the ability to make informed choices, cognitive decline, reduced  cardiovascular functions, and reduced immunity at every stage of life.² These  effects will certainly reduce an overall feeling of wellness.  Melaleuca can help here as well. That’s because a Melaleuca business is a  social business. From the first day you switch stores to shop with Melaleuca  or the first day you choose to start your own Melaleuca business, you are  surrounded by people who care. As part of the Melaleuca family, you are  among those who believe in an abundance mindset. That is, we believe that  helping others is the best way to help ourselves and that there is no limit to  how many of us can succeed.  As you participate in your team’s ongoing education, the many coaching and  celebratory events Melaleuca hosts, and the opportunity to share Melaleuca’s  amazing products with the world, you can enjoy a richer social life. You will  make friends to last a lifetime as you teach the abundance mindset to others  and help them reach their goals as well.  

 Stress is something we all experience. When we do, there is no denying that  it reduces our ability to live our best life. In fact, a study conducted by the  American Psychological Association shows that living with regular stress can  cause problems in all of your body’s major systems.³  For years, studies have shown that one of the biggest and most persistent  sources of stress is money. And while money by itself may not present a path  to happiness and wellness, reducing the stress from a lack of money certainly  can. Financial wellness is an important area of overall wellness, and Melaleuca  can help in that aspect of your life as well.  Whether it’s a balanced budget, a healthy savings account, a plan to reduce  debt, or simply access to a plan B if needed, Melaleuca’s revenue-sharing  plan allows you and your family the opportunity to earn reliable supplemental  income that can help reduce stress. And reduced stress helps balance your life  so you can focus on the things that matter most.  

  Have you ever stopped to consider how your spiritual wellness affects other aspects  of your personal wellness? According to researchers at the Mayo Clinic, “Most  studies have shown that religious involvement and spirituality are associated with  better health outcomes, including greater longevity, coping skills, and health-related  quality of life (even during terminal illness) and less anxiety, depression,   and suicide.”⁴  While religious and spiritual practices and beliefs may differ widely, there are a few  basic tenets that can be beneficial to you regardless of your religious affiliation.  Forbes magazine reports, “Words that are often associated with religious beliefs  include connectedness, hope, optimism, trust, and purpose. All of which have been  shown to boost mental health. Compassion, forgiveness, and gratefulness are also  qualities that are strongly associated with individuals who are spiritual and religious.  Practicing these qualities is thought to be associated with decreased stress and  increased resiliency.”⁵  Similarly, Dr. Harold Koenig of Duke University suggests that as people pray,  regardless of who or what they pray to, and ask that higher being for guidance,  they feel a sense of control over their own situation, helping them better cope with  depression and anxiety.⁶  But you may be wondering, “How does Melaleuca help with my spiritual well being?” From products that help you feel better to the ability to earn a few  hundred dollars extra or more a month Melaleuca can help you experience more  time freedom. That time freedom will impact every other aspect of your life as  you will be better able to be more present with your kids, family, and friends, and  you will be able to spend your time the way that is most satisfying for you. Maybe  that means becoming more involved in your religion, maybe it means learning to  forgive someone who has hurt you in the past, or it could be simply connecting with  someone or something outside of yourself that allows you to more fully feel love,  compassion, and gratitude in your life.  Whatever your religious views and practices, Melaleuca can help you enjoy  the freedom to experience them more fully in a hectic world where a religious  connection can bring much needed peace and comfort.  

 What are emotions? Have you ever thought about that? Emotions are complex  biological states that result in physical and psychological changes associated  with your nervous system. These changes are triggered by thoughts, feelings, and  environmental responses and typically include feelings of pleasure or displeasure.  Look back over that definition and you’ll see that emotions are the result of  pretty much all other factors in life—our inner health and well-being as well as our  responses to conditions outside of ourselves. What this means is that if you are  looking to balance your emotional wellness, one of the best ways to do that is to  balance the other six areas of the wellness wheel.  But if you’re looking for a quick way to boost your emotional state, go   help someone else. Numerous studies show the many benefits that you can  experience by serving someone. In fact, it’s hard to not be happy when you   are helping someone. And offering that help is what Melaleuca is all about.   From the products to the Compensation Plan to the professional development  —it’s all with the goal of helping others. So go do good, and feel your emotional   wellness soar.  

As you evaluate your personal wellness wheel

and find the balance that is best for you, you’ll be amazed at the improvements you’ll experience.  You can feel healthier, your days can become less stressful, and your life can be richer. Melaleuca is unique because it offers meaningful solutions for each of the seven areas in your wheel – if you choose to utilize them. And to think that the wheel and all it does for you started with an ancient culture that knew there was a better way to get things done.