Wellness Redefined

An unforgettable massage, an outstanding facial treatment, a legendary sauna infusion or a relaxation room with a breathtaking panorama - a few years ago, this was exactly how "wellness" was defined. But those days are over. Anyone who associates the term "wellness" with a vacation in an upscale hotel knows that a beautiful wellness area is nothing special these days. Rather, it merely serves as a starting point, as a basis or as background noise - as something that has to be there for people to decide on this or that destination in the first place. But "wellness" itself has long been about more than that. And that is what we are trying to shed light on in this blog post.

From wellness to mental wellness

The new term, which is gaining more and more ground and which we at the Seehotel Jägerwirt also love and live by, is "mental wellness". It is about the way you think, how you see the world, what your personal compass of values looks like and what you do to be at peace with yourself. Emotionality and communication play just as important a role as the social component. As you can see, the term "mental wellness" refers to a significant dimension that needs to be examined. And that's what we want to do here. 

Mental wellness extends far and wide

It's clear that, measured against our basic needs, the mental component in our lives is more of a luxury at first glance. After all, we first need a roof over our heads and something to eat and drink. But sleep soon follows - and sleep can only have the effect it is supposed to have, namely complete regeneration overnight, with a balanced mind and a calm soul. And that brings us to "mental wellness". Nowadays, we clearly no longer gather berries or hunt wild animals to survive, but earn money to satisfy our basic needs. But what if you are emotionally, mentally and socially incapable or insufficiently capable of doing just that? What if you have problems at work and take them home with you - or vice versa? This brings us back to the topic of "mental wellness". You can already see that mental wellbeing plays an overriding role, one that extends far and wide and encompasses every area of life. Similar to the waves that are created when you throw a stone into a lake.

Away from chaos, into emptiness

So the logical consequence is: you need to give your own "mental wellness" space in your life. And the first step in the right direction is exactly that: to become aware of this. The next step is to find a way to move from the fast-paced chaos that manifests itself in our heads every day to conscious emptiness and stillness. Some people find inner peace by hiking, others by cycling, running, swimming, diving, yoga, tai chi, meditating, painting, cooking, reading or playing music. And there are also people who simply look into the distance - and suddenly their head empties itself. All in all, you need to find the exact vehicle that allows you to let go and find yourself. This inevitably raises the question: what do I want and need to let go of? So what is it specifically that is cluttering up my head? What thoughts are revolving around me? Is it financial worries? Is it an overload of responsibilities at work or at home? Or is it a person you want to talk to openly and honestly but can't? And we've already arrived at a profound conversation with ourselves. The kind where we have to look ourselves in the mirror and be honest with ourselves. This is the only way to create space for a neutral perspective - and thus for healthy positivity.

Our values determine our environment

So what is it that gives you a clear head? And what are you willing and able to do to achieve this? What environment do you need to create to make this possible? Which place or which people do you need for this? If you say now that I need a vacation, this sounds very general. After all, who says that a vacation alone is enough to actually achieve a mindshift? What a vacation can be, however, is an impulse. A nudge in the right direction. And that is precisely our mission. But more on that later. First, let's take a look at the topic of the values compass. We all have one. It's a kind of guideline that you use to organize your life. If you spend time with people who have a different world view, this will logically lead to conflict. But we can't always choose who we surround ourselves with. Or can we? Why not? Who forces us to spend time with someone who drains our energy? Because that's exactly what happens if your environment doesn't conform to your own values. Our values change over the course of our lives - so we also change our environment. We no longer have the same friends we had at school and later on we no longer have the same friends we had when we were younger. Why is that? Because we have decided to let go of some people - to make room. Space for people who are better suited to us. So in the end, we consciously choose who we spend time with. And that's a good thing. All in all, mental wellness requires a combination that everyone has to define for themselves. It's about questions like: In which place do I feel most comfortable with which people? What do I want to talk about? What thoughts do I want to spin? What insights do I want to gain? What needs do I want to satisfy? What do I long for? And what is my outlet to get into the silence and emptiness to reflect on exactly that?

Vacation with extra time and space 

To be able to think deeply about your own being, you also need the right environment. And that is precisely the task to which we at the Seehotel Jägerwirt have dedicated ourselves. This means that you don't have to worry about a thing. The children are looked after, the spa opens its doors every day, the food is regional, varied and vegan on request, the wines are first-class and the people you enjoy all this with are on your wavelength. And all of this takes place in a natural setting that is second to none. With clean air far away from smog or pollen. And a panorama that invites you to let your gaze wander both into the distance and deep inside yourself. 

We give you time and space for your personal "mental wellness". Perhaps you will realize this when you let your feet dangle in the mountain lake. Or when the dew falls on the green mountain meadows early in the morning. Or when you have a profound conversation with other guests or us hosts. Whatever it is, you can be sure that you will go home a changed person after your stay with us.

Alexander Springenschmidt, Managing Director of the Seehotel Jägerwirt, is an expert on the subject of flow throughout the DACH region. With his "High Flow Time Management" patent, he helps people to achieve twice as much in half the time without burning out. 

www.alexanderspringenschmidt.com