Nine Dimensions of Wellness

Reduced from University of Lynchburg

Wellness is a constant and dynamic process. We focus on nine dimensions:
Physical
Emotional
Intellectual
Interpersonal
Cultural
Spiritual
Environmental
Financial
Occupational
https://www.lynchburg.edu/student-life/office-of-wellness-and-health-promotion/dimensions-of-wellness/

Physical Wellness includes not only your body’s condition and absence of disease. It’s also your ability to care for yourself. Decisions you make now, habits you develop, largely determine the length and quality of your life over a lifetime
https://www.lynchburg.edu/student-life/office-of-wellness-and-health-promotion/dimensions-of-wellness/physical-wellness/

Emotional Wellness is your ability to manage your feelings, monitor your reactions, and identify obstacles to emotional stability. … Self-confidence is the overlap betw healthy self-esteem and healthy self-concept. When needed, seek professional help
https://www.lynchburg.edu/student-life/office-of-wellness-and-health-promotion/dimensions-of-wellness/emotional-wellness/

Intellectual wellness includes appreciating appropriate challenges to your assumptions, beliefs and rules. An active mind problem solves and feels passionately. Never stop learning. Seek out and relish new experiences and challenges.
https://www.lynchburg.edu/student-life/office-of-wellness-and-health-promotion/dimensions-of-wellness/intellectual-wellness/

Interpersonal Wellness: Non-defensiveness. Willingness to connect with others. Seeks healthy intimacy. Good communication skills. Cultivates supportive networks. Takes an interest in local neighborhood-community.
https://www.lynchburg.edu/student-life/office-of-wellness-and-health-promotion/dimensions-of-wellness/interpersonal-wellness/

Cultural Wellness is how you interact with others different from you. Being curious about other cultures for what you can learn. Suspending snap judgments. Tolerance for cultural diversity. Believe diversity is a strength, not a weakness.
https://www.lynchburg.edu/student-life/office-of-wellness-and-health-promotion/dimensions-of-wellness/cultural-wellness/

Spiritual Wellness ~ Do give give your life meaning, purpose and healthy direction, especially in difficult times. Focus on the positives in your life. Ask your cynical, angry, pessimistic parts to sit back and make more room, for peace is present 🙂
https://www.lynchburg.edu/student-life/office-of-wellness-and-health-promotion/dimensions-of-wellness/spiritual-wellness/

Environmental Wellness is the livability of your surroundings. Personal health depends on the safety of the food supply to the degree of violence in society. Protect yourself against hazards. Make your world cleaner and safer. Recycle as possible.
https://www.lynchburg.edu/student-life/office-of-wellness-and-health-promotion/dimensions-of-wellness/environmental-wellness/

Financial Wellness is:
- live within your means,
- manage money so peace of mind results,
- stay out of debt,
- save for the future and for emergencies
- understand your emotions around money.
Any Budget is Better Than No Budget
https://www.lynchburg.edu/student-life/office-of-wellness-and-health-promotion/dimensions-of-wellness/financial-wellness/

Occupational Wellness is the contentment gained thru your work, service and contributions. Feels connected with workmates. Learns and enjoys challenges. Receives positive attention from managers and colleagues.
https://www.lynchburg.edu/student-life/office-of-wellness-and-health-promotion/dimensions-of-wellness/occupational-wellness/