Office of Student Life

Student Wellness Center

Wellness Education and Resources

Dimensions of Well-being

Ten Dimensions of Wellness

Wellness is defined as active and ongoing process that allows individuals and the broader community to reach their full potential.

Individual wellness involves being happy and satisfied with life, having basic needs met, and contributing to the communities in which we live.
Community wellness involves creating and sustaining an environment that is equitable and just for all.

Foundational to wellness are the pillars of Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. In order to promote wellness, one must understand that not all persons have equal access and opportunity due to systemic and structural barriers. In addition, it is critical that an individual and organization understand and interact effectively with people who have different values, lifestyles, and traditions based on their distinctive heritage, social relationships and identity.

Ten Dimensions of Wellness

Career Well-being

The professionally well person engages in work to gain personal satisfaction and enrichment, consistent with values, goals and lifestyle.

Creative Well-being

The creatively well person values and actively participates in a diverse range of arts and cultural experiences as a means to understand and appreciate the surrounding world.

Digital Wellness Dimension

A digitally well person considers the impact of virtual presence and use of technology on their overall well-being by taking steps to create sustainable habits that support their values, goals, community and safety.

Emotional Well-being

The emotionally well person can identify, express and manage the entire range of feelings and would consider seeking assistance to address areas of concern.

Environmental Well-being

The environmentally well person recognizes the responsibility to preserve, protect and improve the environment and appreciates the interconnectedness of nature and the individual.

Financial Well-being

The financially well person is fully aware of financial state and budgets, saves and manages finances in order to achieve realistic goals.

Intellectual Well-being

The intellectually well person values lifelong learning and seeks to foster critical thinking, develop moral reasoning, expand worldviews and engage in education for the pursuit of knowledge.

Physical Well-being

The physically well person gets an adequate amount of sleep, eats a balanced and nutritious diet, engages in exercise for 150 minutes per week, attends regular medical check-ups and practices safe and healthy sexual relations.

Social Well-being

The socially well person has a network of support based on interdependence, mutual trust, respect and has developed a sensitivity and awareness towards the feelings of others.

Spiritual Well-being

The spiritually well person seeks harmony and balance by openly exploring the depth of human purpose, meaning and connection through dialogue and self-reflection.