What are the 8 dimensions of the wellness wheel?
Wellness comprises of eight mutually co-dependence dimensions: emotional, physical, occupational, social, spiritual, intellectual, environmental, and financial. If any one of these dimensions is neglected over time, it will adversely affect one’s health, well-being, and quality of life.
Research shows that a balance among the Dimensions of Wellbeing leads to a fuller, more satisfying life. Read the category descriptions below and use the wheel illustration to rate your category out of 10 to see how your wheel looks. Anything that appears low in numbers should be the catering you try and prioritise to help restore balance.
1. SPIRITUAL WELLNESS
“Nourishes the Soul”
The basis of spirituality is discovering a sense of meaningfulness in your life and coming to know that you have a purpose to fulfill.
2. EMOTIONAL WELLNESS
“Practice Gratitude”
Emotional wellness is being kind to yourself as you recognize and experience a wide range of emotions.
3. SOCIAL WELLNESS
“Connect with Others”
Personal connections contribute to a long and fulfilling life. When you nurture relationships with family and friends, you create healthy support networks for life.
4. VOCATIONAL WELLNESS
“Live with Purpose”
This dimension of wellbeing focuses on enriching your life and that of others by sharing your special gifts, skills, and talents. Whether through work or volunteering, you can make a positive impact and reap the health benefits of adding purpose to your life.
5. ENVIRONMENTAL WELLNESS
“Love the Earth”
Environmental wellness is contributing to and engaging with spaces that are safe, accessible, and sustainable.
6. INTELLECTUAL WELLNESS
“Boost your Brain”
Intellectual wellness is allowing your brain both stimulation and rest for critical thinking, curiosity, and creativity.
7. PHYSICAL WELLNESS
“Move More, Eat Better”
To help prevent disease and add quality years to your life, experts advise a complete wellness approach, for example, integrating exercise, nutritious foods, personal safety and moderation of alcohol consumption.
8. FINANCIAL WELLNESS
“Financial Freedom”
Financial wellness is the ability to meet basic needs and manage money for the short- and long-term.
Wheelness Wheel template;
Please note in the chart above and attached worksheet that the vocational section is occupational.
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