8 Dimensions of Wellness

 
Emotional wellness 

Emotional wellness is associated with all areas of well-being related to your feelings and emotions. 

Emotional wellness can include things like: 

  • Being aware of your feelings and accepting them as a valid part of your daily experience. 
  • Developing skills to effectively respond to emotions, stress, crises and more. 
  • Expressing your feelings in appropriate and healthy ways. 
  • Developing effective coping strategies to regulate your feelings and emotions through life’s ups and downs. 
  • Exploring and clarifying your own identity, values, preferences and emotional needs. 
  • Taking care of your mental health and reaching out for support when needed. 
  • Developing positive self-talk and self-esteem. 

 
Physical wellness 

Physical wellness is associated with all areas of well-being related to your physical health and body. 

Physical wellness can include things like: 

  • Partaking in healthy habits like getting adequate sleep, staying physically active, eating balanced meals and preventing or treating illnesses. 
  • Feeling comfortable in your own body.  

 
Educational and occupational wellness 

Educational and occupational wellness is associated with all areas of well-being related to your academics, job or career. 

Educational and occupational wellness can include things like: 

  • Finding an academic program, job or career that aligns with your interests, preferences and skills. 
  • Being aware of academic and career opportunities that are available to you. 
  • Developing effective academic and job skills like time management, note-taking, active listening, communication, constructive feedback and more. 
  • Understanding that it’s okay to change the direction of your academic studies or career throughout your life. 
  • Experiencing personal satisfaction, enrichment and fulfillment related to your academics, job or career. 

 
Social wellness 

Social wellness is associated with all areas of well-being related to your relationships and community. 

Social wellness can include things like: 

  • Feeling a sense of connection, belonging and support. 
  • Developing the ability to establish and maintain meaningful and supportive relationships with your friends, family, colleagues, romantic partners and community. 
  • Developing a strong support system. 
  • Understanding and accepting those who are different from you (e.g., gender identity, political views, race, religion, etc.). 


Spiritual wellness 

Spiritual wellness is associated with all areas of well-being related to your sense of purpose, meaning and spirituality. 

Spiritual wellness can include things like: 

  • Exploring, questioning and clarifying your values and beliefs. 
  • Understanding and accepting differences in others’ values or beliefs. 
  • Developing and expanding your sense of meaning and purpose in your life. 
  • Exploring your relationship with spirituality, a higher power or religion. 

 
Intellectual wellness 

Intellectual wellness is associated with all areas of well-being related to your mind. 

Intellectual wellness can include things like: 

  • Expanding your knowledge and skills through lifelong learning, curiosity and exploration.  
  • Being open to new experiences and ideas throughout your life. 
  • Developing a growth mindset. 
  • Engaging in activities that are mentally stimulating and help you learn and grow. 

 
Environmental wellness 

Environmental wellness is associated with all areas of well-being related to the natural world, built environment and natural resources. 

Environmental wellness can include things like: 

  • Becoming aware of your impact on the environment. 
  • Working towards becoming a responsible world citizen. 
  • Understanding how the external environment affects you. 
  • Prioritizing the relationship between yourself, your community and your environment. 
  • Seeking out spaces that make you feel good, welcome and whole. 

 
Financial wellness 

Financial wellness is associated with all areas of well-being related to your finances. 

Financial wellness can include things like: 

  • Understanding how to manage a budget, credit cards, checking and savings accounts, investments and retirement funds. 
  • Setting and making progress toward your short- and long-term financial goals. 
  • Identifying resources available to you if you experience financial hardships like food insecurity, housing insecurity, job loss and more. 
  • Seeking out opportunities to learn and develop skills related to financial planning and management.