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What role does culture play in my wellbeing? · Wellbeing Solutions - Ask A Counsellor

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  SPEAKER_00: What role does culture play in my well-being?
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  SPEAKER_00: Culture is the shared way of life of a group of people.
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  SPEAKER_00: It isn't just tied to nationality or ethnicity.
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  SPEAKER_00: You can belong to multiple cultures at once.
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  SPEAKER_00: Family culture, workplace culture, community culture or even online culture.
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  SPEAKER_00: Wellbeing is your overall state of being well, not just physically but emotionally, mentally and socially too.
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  SPEAKER_00: It is about how you feel in yourself and how your life is going.
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  SPEAKER_00: Culture plays a big role in your well being.
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  SPEAKER_00: It shapes how you see yourself, how you cope with others, and how you cope with stress.
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  SPEAKER_00: Culture gives you a sense of identity and belonging.
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  SPEAKER_00: The traditions, values, beliefs, language and stories you grew up with answer questions like who am I and where do I fit in?
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  SPEAKER_00: The sense of belonging is strongly linked to emotional well-being.
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  SPEAKER_00: When you feel connected to that, it can create stability and self-worth.
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  SPEAKER_00: Culture influences how you understand and express emotions.
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  SPEAKER_00: Some cultures encourage open expression of feelings, while others value privacy.
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  SPEAKER_00: Neither one is wrong or right, but if your environment clashes with your cultural norms, it can create internal tension or make you feel misunderstood.
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  SPEAKER_00: Culture shapes your coping mechanisms too.
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  SPEAKER_00: This could be through spiritual practices, family support systems, storytelling, food, music or rituals.
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  SPEAKER_00: Even small things like cooking familiar meals or hearing music from your background can create comfort and stability, especially during stress.
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  SPEAKER_00: If you are thinking of harming yourself or feel unsafe, please call your local emergency number or crisis line.