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8 Dimensions of Wellness

8 Dimensions of Wellness — Our Wellness Begins by Looking Where It Isn’t

In today’s world, we’re often pushed to do more and be more. As a result, self-care and wellness often slip to the bottom of our to-do list, or we see them as an indulgence.

Before we know it, our wellness is quietly slipping away.

Creating wellness is an active process. It’s about becoming aware and making choices that lead to a healthy, fulfilling life. Wellness isn’t just about being free from illness. It’s a dynamic journey of growth and change.

Let’s clear away the distractions and take real action to support our wellness!

What You’ll Discover:

  • The 8 Dimensions of Wellness: Learn how to cultivate balance across all areas of your life.
  • Practical Tools for Everyday Wellness: Discover easy steps to improve physical, emotional, and mental well-being.
  • Building a Sustainable Wellness Routine: Create habits that support your overall health, bringing you peace of mind and joy.

This eBook provides you with the tools to unlock your full wellness potential. By embracing the 8 Dimensions of Wellness, you’ll begin living your best life with greater clarity and purpose.

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Defining Health and Wellness

Health, according to the World Health Organization

A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity (illness).

Wellness, according to the World Health Organization

The optimal state of health of individuals and groups,” and wellness is expressed as “a positive approach to living.

Wellness, according to the National Wellness Institute​

a conscious, self-directed, and evolving process of achieving full potential.​

Why Dimensions of Wellness Matter

Wellness is essential for leading a fulfilling and thriving life because everything we do and every emotion we experience is tied to our well-being. Our well-being influences our actions, thoughts, and interactions, creating a continuous cycle. Prioritizing wellness helps us manage stress, reduce illness, and cultivate positive relationships.

This matters because you matter! The eight Dimensions of Wellness—occupational, emotional, spiritual, environmental, financial, physical, social, and intellectual—are interconnected and equally important. Achieving optimal health involves understanding how to maintain and support each dimension.

Emotional wellness

relates to understanding your feelings and coping effectively with stress. It is important to pay attention to self-care, relaxation, stress reduction, and the development of inner resources so you can learn and grow from experiences.

Environmental wellness

inspires us to live a lifestyle that is respectful of our surroundings. This realm encourages us to live in harmony with the Earth by taking action to protect it. Environmental well-being promotes interaction with nature and your personal environment. Everyone can have a strong environmental consciousness simply by raising their awareness.

Financial Wellness

involves the process of learning how to successfully manage financial expenses. Money plays a critical role in our lives and not having enough of it impacts health as well as academic performance. Financial stress is repeatedly found to be a common source of stress, anxiety, and fear for college students.

Intellectual wellness

involves having an open mind when you encounter new ideas and continuing to expand your knowledge. It encourages active participation in scholastic, cultural, and community activities.

Occupational wellness

is about enjoying your occupational endeavors and appreciating your contributions. This dimension of wellness encourages personal satisfaction and enrichment in one’s life through work.

Physical wellness

relates to maintaining a healthy body and seeking care when needed. Physical health is attained through exercise, eating well, getting enough sleep and paying attention to the signs of illness and getting help when needed.

Social wellness

helps you perform social roles effectively and comfortably, and create a support network. This dimension allows you to not only develop encouraging relationships with peers, but also intimate relationships with romantic partners.

Spiritual wellness

allows you to develop a set of values that help you seek meaning and purpose. Spirituality can be represented in many ways, for example, through relaxation or religion. But being spiritually well means knowing which resources to use to cope with issues that come up in everyday life.