EIGHT DIMENSIONS OF WELLNESS
Physical
This dimension is not merely the absence of disease, but a healthy body maintained and optimized by
good nutrition, regular physical activity, avoiding harmful habits, making informed decisions and
seeking medical assistance when necessary.
Social
This dimension is the ability to interact effectively with other people, to appreciate and respect
individual differences, to develop healthy interpersonal relationships, to fulfill social roles by
adapting to various social situations, to participate in the community and make contributions to
society.
Emotional
This dimension refers to one’s thoughts and feelings and the effect it has on one’s body. It involves
awareness and acceptance of a wide range of feelings in oneself and others, and the ability to express
and manage feelings in a positive and effective manner.
Intellectual
This refers to one’s ability to learn and grow from experience, to think critically, to handle challenges
and to make responsible decisions.
Spiritual
This dimension involves exploring meaning and purpose in life -- the ethics, values and morals that
guide us -- and seeks a sense of unity and harmony in the human existence.
Vocational
For the mature population, this dimension is not about making money. It’s about self-discovery that
brings meaning and purpose to how adults spend their time. Following retirement is often requires
one to re-invent themselves with a dormant passion that’s needs to come out and play.
Nutritional
This dimension refers to conscious choices one makes to feed the human organism. It requires a
variety of nutrients to not only survive, but also to grow, develop and optimize one’s health.
Environmental
This dimension refers to the comfort with one’s personal space and an awareness of how daily habits
impact one’s surrounding. It reflects the notion that personal health depends on the health of the
planet and requires learning about and protecting oneself and the planet against environmental
hazards.
