8 Dimensions of Wellness
8 Dimensions of Wellness is a holistic approach to well-being that includes all aspects of life. It emphasizes the interconnectedness of different dimensions and encourages us to strive for balance in each area. The 8 Dimensions are:
1. Emotional Wellness: Understanding, expressing, and managing emotions effectively, developing a positive self-image, coping with stress, and maintaining healthy relationships.
2. Physical Wellness: Taking care of your body through regular exercise, proper nutrition, adequate sleep, and letting go of harmful habits.
3. Intellectual Wellness: Engaging in continuous learning, staying curious, and seeking new challenges, plus stimulating mental activities, critical thinking, and creativity.
4. Social Wellness: Building and maintaining healthy relationships, fostering a sense of connection, and contributing to the community. This dimension emphasizes the importance of communication, intimacy, and a supportive social network.
5. Occupational Wellness: Finding satisfaction in your present work and/or pursuing a career that better aligns with your values, interests, and skills.
6. Environmental Wellness: Recognizing the impact of your surroundings, including people closest to you and taking steps to live a more sustainable and responsible lifestyle. This includes being aware of and contributing to the health of the planet.
7. Financial Wellness: Managing your financial resources wisely and planning for the future by budgeting, saving, investing, and making informed financial decisions.
8. Spiritual Wellness: Seeking purpose and meaning in life, exploring your beliefs and values, and cultivating a sense of inner peace. This dimension is not necessarily a connection to certain religious beliefs but a broader sense of connection to the universe.
These dimensions are often used as a framework for promoting a more comprehensive and balanced approach to overall well-being. Individuals may find that they need to focus on different dimensions at different times in their lives, and achieving a sense of balance across these dimensions can contribute to a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
What people say
Codependency, over eating, boundaries issues
I stopped fixing people, listening more to my vision, stopped over-eating and it is so much easier to have boundaries without feeling guilty
Cecilie Reiersen
I thought my issue was a procrastination/discipline/ADHD. I’d had a couple panic attacks, but I really thought if I could just “get things done” I would feel better.
It’s been a slow uncovering. I realized fear and anxiety were really my “habit.” I stopped thinking about procrastination completely, and just saw the anxiety. That’s started to slowly fall always as well. It’s improved my relationships too.
Gabriella
38 years of psychistric drugs and hideous amounts of money spent on therapies which did nothing but paper over cracks. I lost my job as a teacher and have lived a limited life of suffering
I have stopped searching for an external miracle cure or drug or person and know the answers lie with in me alone. No more desperate searching for a holy grail that does not exist.