8 Dimensions of Wellness

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Emotional wellnessÌý

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

Emotional wellness can include things like:Ìý

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

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Physical wellnessÌý

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

Physical wellness can include things like:Ìý

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

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Educational and occupational wellnessÌý

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

Educational and occupational wellness can include things like:Ìý

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

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Social wellnessÌý

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

Social wellness can include things like:Ìý

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


Spiritual wellnessÌý

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

Spiritual wellness can include things like:Ìý

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

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Intellectual wellnessÌý

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

Intellectual wellness can include things like:Ìý

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

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Environmental wellnessÌý

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

Environmental wellness can include things like:Ìý

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

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Financial wellnessÌý

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

Financial wellness can include things like:Ìý

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