Wellness is the pursuit of growth and balance across seven dimensions. While it’s often associated with physical health, wellness encompasses so much more. These dimensions intertwine, influencing one another and impacting our overall well-being. By nurturing these dimensions, we create a harmonious state of well-being that enriches our community.
We embrace physical wellness as a vital aspect of a fulfilling life. It encompasses regular exercise, nourishing your body with proper nutrition, and consciously avoiding harmful habits. We emphasize the importance of staying well-informed, prioritizing regular checkups, and taking proactive measures to prevent injuries. Embracing physical wellness is a foundation for a vibrant and enriched life.
We encompass the capacity to experience and express a range of human emotions, including happiness, sadness and anger. Being emotionally well entails the ability to both give and receive care, as well as finding a deep sense of fulfillment in life. This holistic well-being encompasses qualities such as optimism, self-esteem, and self-acceptance.
Engaging in creative and mentally stimulating activities satisfies our minds craving for constant inspiration. Those who prioritize intellectual wellness exhibit an active and inquisitive mind, consistently seeking opportunities for learning. They utilize available resources to broaden their knowledge and enhance their skills, nurturing intellectual well-being.
Social engagement encompasses adeptness at thriving in our broader community and enrich the responsibilities of our individual roles within our community. It entails acquiring effective communication skills, fostering meaningful connections with others, and cultivating a support network of friends and family.
We embrace a set of guiding beliefs, principles or values that offer direction in life. It involves a deep sense of hope, contentment and dedication to personal beliefs that provide meaning
and purpose.
Seeking harmony between one’s inner self and the external forces nurtures a sense of alignment and balance within oneself while acknowledging the influences of the world around us.
Environmental wellness entails a conscious recognition of the fragile state of our planet and the impact of our daily habits on the physical environment. It involves adopting a lifestyle that fosters harmony with the Earth and our community while minimizing harm.
This dimension encompasses engaging in socially responsible actions to preserve and protect our environment.
We prepare and make use of our gifts, skills and talents in order to gain purpose, happiness and enrichment in life. The development of occupational satisfaction and wellness is related to your attitude about your work.
Occupational wellness means successfully integrating a commitment to your position into a total lifestyle that is satisfying and rewarding.