Holistic Wellbeing in a Changing World: Integrating Concepts Beyond Disease Absence

Abstract

This article aims to conduct an integrative literature review analyzing the concept of "holistic well-being" through an integrated perspective from four disciplines: the World Health Organization's definition of health, psychological theories, Buddhist principles and lifestyle medicine. The World Health Organization defines health as a complete state of physical, mental, social and spiritual well-being, which extends to the concept of Complete Well-being that includes human potential for living a meaningful life. In psychology, well-being has evolved from controlling internal conflicts and adaptive behaviors to achieving potential, creating meaning in life, and building psychological resilience. Buddhist principles propose the "Middle Way", emphasizing life balance through the Three Trainings, the Four Foundations of Mindfulness and the Noble Eightfold Path, which encompasses

body, mind and wisdom. Lifestyle medicine develops well-being as a practical goal through six core principles: appropriate nutrition, physical exercise and adequate rest, stress management, avoiding addictive substances and building positive relationships. All disciplines ultimately aim toward "sustainable holistic well-being" that is applicable in real life. These approaches will help drive well-being in the post-COVID-19 world filled with uncertainty.