"Wellness is an active process through which people become aware of, and make choices toward, a more successful existence." - National Wellness Institute
The Wellness Center utilizes the Wellness Wheel to identify and understand the 8 interconnected dimensions of wellness which work together to sustain overall health and wellbeing. We strive to integrate the tenets of the Wellness Wheel into all of our programs and activities.
Strive for improvement, not perfection.
We don't excel in all areas at the same time.
Focus on making progress in areas that need improvement.
Wellness is fluid and changes. You may feel confident in one area today and another next week, month, or even next year.
Developing a sense of connection, belonging, and cultivating healthy relationships.
Examples:
Building community (physical and/or digital)
Support systems
Concern for others
Being able to enjoy life, cope effectively, and accept your emotions for what they are.
Examples:
Accepting support
Reflect, express, and receive emotions
Gratitude
Obtaining personal satisfaction and enrichment from your work.
Examples:
Career goals
Career stepping stones
Accomplishment
Balance
Understanding how your social, natural, and built environments affect your health and wellbeing.
Examples:
Safety
Sustainable practices
Intentional vs. un-intentional spaces
Expanding your sense of purpose and meaning, and developing an appreciation for life.
Examples:
Values and beliefs
Religion or natural forces
Grounding (meditation and/or prayer)
Understanding financial processes and resources, awareness of current financial situation, and planning for short and long-term needs.
Examples:
Budgeting
Savings account
Building credit
Loan repayment
Recognizing the need to care for your physical body.
Examples:
Appropriate health care
Sleep
Sexual health
Nutrition
Exercise
Expanding your knowledge and skills while working to understand diverse points of view.
Examples:
Life-long learning
Creativity and curiosity
Share/apply knowledge
