Dimensions of Wellness
Emotional/ Mental
Effectively coping with changes or difficulties through self-care, understanding and expression of feelings, stress reduction, and the development of inner resources to combat loneliness or isolation during times of challenge.
Environmental
The spaces we navigate have lasting effects on our wellbeing as we consider who we share the space with and how safe we feel within it. Creating positive spaces to inhabit, acknowledging why spaces might create negative reactions, understanding that we navigate environments differently, and the sustainability efforts to conserve the natural spaces around us are part of environmental wellness.
Financial
Understanding finances as affecting one's well being and learning about debt management, loan information, future financial planning, and budgeting. Creating a sense of security by understanding resources available when.
Intellectual
Just like the body, the mind needs continual exercise to enhance creative abilities, expand knowledge, critical thinking and decision making skills through stimulating mental activities and participation in new concepts and experiences.
Occupational
Satisfaction and enrichment from one's work and coping when career plans change. Wellness can be achieved by establishing work life balance, completing internship or volunteer work, choosing majors and careers aligned to passions, or making academic changes based on new career aspirations.
Physical
Recognizing the need for and engaging in healthy patterns of physical activity, nutrition, sleep, and regular medical attention in order to maintain a sound and healthy body.
Social
Ability to build healthy relationships and support networks through communication, engagement and involvement that foster a sense of belonging.
Spiritual
Developing a sense of purpose and values that guide ones decision making through life. Consistency in values and beliefs can lead to a sense of harmony in an individual’s life.
Wellness Intersection
Acknowledging the many factors that affect one’s wellness including other dimensions of wellness, cultural context, socioeconomic status, access to wellness resources and knowledge, and others state of wellbeing.
