Dimensions of Wellness

Dimensions of Wellness

RISE operates with the knowledge that there are many facets of well-being. These facets, or dimensions of wellness, are intertwined and impact one another.

Through evaluation of these various dimensions, individuals can best understand what specific areas of life may need a bit more energy and attention, while also seeing which areas are flourishing. Take the short quiz to evaluate your dimensions of wellness. These eight dimensions are like spokes on a wheel in which an imbalance in one makes it much more challenging for the wheel to roll effectively. 

The Wellness Wheel

• • Physical Wellness addresses the body's overall condition, the absence of disease, one's individual fitness level, and physical self-care.
    • Resources: UREC, Student Health Services, Raider Recharge
  • Emotional Wellness includes measuring self-confidence, emotional awareness, and self-esteem.
    • Resources: Student Counseling Center, Family Therapy Clinic
  • Educational Wellness evaluates if school and/or work aligns with one's values, one's connection with peers, fulfillment at school/work, and if challenges are perceived to be healthy.
    • Resources: Office of the Dean of Students, University Career Center
  • Social Wellness brings to light independence versus unity, acceptance of others, community involvement, and sense of belonging.
    • Resources: Center for Campus Life, Student Activities Board
  • Spiritual Wellness includes guiding principles, purpose and meaning, inner peace, and the practice of compassion and forgiveness.
    • Resources: The MindSpa
  • Intellectual Wellness inspects levels of creatively, curiosity, critical thinking, intellectual stimulation and engagement in lifelong learning.
    • Resources: The Learning Center, Supplemental Instruction (SI), University Advising, University Libraries, University Writing Center
  • Environmental Wellness challenges the assessment of environmental livability, one's role in the health of the planet, cleanliness, safety, and what the physical environment tends to look like.
    • Resources: Outdoor Pursuits Center, Urbanovsky Park
  • Financial Wellness evaluates finance knowledge, money management skills, emotional ties to finances, and the balance between income and expenses.
    • Resources: Raider Red's Food Pantry, Student Business Services, Student Legal Services, Red to Black Peer Financial Coaching

Take the Free, Online Dimensions of Wellness Assessment