8 Pillars of Wellness

Physical wellness consists of recognizing the need for physical activity, healthy foods, and sleep, as well as preventing illness and injury or managing chronic health conditions.

Emotional wellness encompasses self-awareness and respect for one’s own feelings, values, and attitudes; empathy toward others; the ability to regulate emotions constructively; and maintaining a generally positive and purposeful outlook on life.

Social wellness involves cultivating healthy relationships, engaging meaningfully with others, forming supportive friendships and intimate connections, demonstrating care for others, allowing oneself to receive support, and actively contributing to the well-being of the community.

Intellectual wellness reflects a commitment to continuous learning, intellectual curiosity, and personal growth, characterized by a positive response to cognitive challenges and a desire to expand knowledge and skills for both personal fulfillment and the benefit of others.

Financial wellness involves effectively managing resources, making informed financial decisions, setting achievable goals, planning for future needs, and recognizing the individuality of financial values and circumstances.

Financial wellness is the ability to manage financial resources wisely, make informed decisions, set and pursue realistic goals, prepare for future needs, and respect the diversity of individual financial situations.