The Eight Dimensions of Wellness

I have a holistic view of wellness that I teach to clients and to my college students. To me, self-care means monitoring myself along eight dimensions of wellness: 

• Physical (focusing on the NEWS: nutrition, exercise, water, sleep)

• Emotional (paying attention to mood changes, anxiety, stress levels, etc.)

• Intellectual (learning new things, staying curious, reading, writing, etc.)

• Spiritual (connection to divine spirit, nature, beliefs, values, purpose, etc.)

• Occupational (finding meaning and achievement through work, hobbies, projects) 

• Environmental (clean and restorative living space, home as sanctuary, etc)

• Financial (budgeting, reducing debt, financial planning for the future, etc.)

• Social (socializing, maintaining relationships, seeking support, etc.)