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8 Dimensions of Well-Being

8 dimension of wellness are emotional, physical, occupational, social, spiritual, intellectual, environmental, and financial

CSU Pueblo recognizes the importance of your well-being. 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. A well-rounded balance of these wellness dimensions provides holistic harmony to one’s personal well-being.

Just like a balanced diet is needed for healthy nutrition, balanced wellness engages the body, mind, and nurtures the spirit. This multi-dimensional wellness approach focuses on emphasizing the importance of positivity and eternal motivation for promoting healthy habits to improve one’s quality of life.

 Learn how each dimension of wellness helps create an environment that nurtures and builds a healthy lifestyle.

 

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    Emotional Well-Being

    Emotional wellness is one of the eight dimensions that contribute to overall health and wellness. Emotional wellness encompasses the knowledge and skills to identify personal feelings and the ability to handle those emotions. National Institutes of Health describe emotional wellness as “the ability to successfully handle life’s stresses and adapt to change and difficult times” (NIH, 2018). The resources listed in this section are opportunities designed to optimize your physical wellness status, which can positively impact your overall health and wellness.

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    Physical Dimension

    Physical wellness is one of eight dimensions that contribute to overall health and wellness. This dimension encompasses all areas of health that relate to physical aspects of the body including, nutrition, exercise, weight management, ergonomics, tobacco use, disease, disease prevention, and more. The resources listed in this section are opportunities designed to optimize your physical wellness status, which can positively impact your overall health and wellness.

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    Occupational Well-Being

    Occupational wellness is one of eight dimensions that contribute to overall health and wellness. Occupational wellness encompasses all aspects of wellbeing pertaining to personal satisfaction in your job/career.  The resources listed in this section are opportunities designed to optimize your occupational wellness status, which can positively impact your overall health and wellness.

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    Social Well-Being

    Social wellness is one of eight dimensions that contribute to overall health and wellness. Social wellness encompasses all aspects of wellbeing pertaining to social connections, relationships, and personal expression. The resources listed in this section are opportunities designed to optimize your social wellness status, which can positively impact your overall health and wellness.

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    Spiritual Well-Being

    Spiritual wellness is one of eight dimensions that contribute to overall health and wellness. Spiritual wellness encompasses all aspects of wellbeing pertaining to the search for purpose and meaning in life. This may include the belief in a higher power, but spiritual wellness does not have to be aligned with a religion. The resources listed in this section are opportunities designed to optimize your spiritual wellness status, which can positively impact your overall health and wellness.

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    Intellectual Well-Being

    Intellectual wellness is one of eight dimensions that contribute to overall health and wellness. Intellectual wellness encompasses all aspects of wellbeing pertaining to brain health and growth via thought-provoking mental activities. The resources listed in this section are opportunities designed to optimize your intellectual wellness status, which can positively impact your overall health and wellness.

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    Environment Well-Being

    Environmental Wellness is one of eight dimensions that contribute to overall health and wellness. This dimension encompasses all areas of health that relate to the environment and in turn, how the environment can impact human health. Environmental wellness includes eco-friendly considerations, active participation in recycling and proper disposal of electronics and medicine, energy, fuel, and water conservation, and the use of sustainable products. The resources listed in this section are opportunities designed to optimize your overall health and wellness as it pertains to natural resources and environmental preservation.

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    Financial Well-Being

    Financial wellness is one of eight dimensions that contribute to overall health and wellness. Financial wellness encompasses all aspects of wellbeing pertaining to finances including knowledge and skills of financial planning and managing expenses. The resources listed in this section are opportunities designed to optimize your financial wellness status, which can positively impact your overall health and wellness.

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