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Eight Dimensions of Wellbeing

EMOTIONAL &
MENTAL HEALTH

 - Space to experience & express emotions
 - Practicing self care & expressing identities
 - Self esteem & acceptance
 - Feeling heard, understood 
 - Sense of belonging
 - Resiliency & optimism
 - Sexuality

ENVIRONMENTAL

 

 - Respectful of surroundings and nature
 - Awareness of environment's affect on wellbeing
 - Collective relationships to and accountability for natural resources

Purpose

 

 - Participating in work and opportunities which provides satisfaction & life enrichment
 - Practices consistent with lifestyles, goals, needs

INTELLECTUAL & CREATIVITY

 - Feelings of agency, autonomy & efficacy
 - Curiosity & lifelong learning
 - Play and fun
 - Exploring creative outlets
 - Skills to manage monetary resources & realistic financial practices

BELIEFS & VALUES

 - Self reflection and self-awareness
 - Contributing beyond the self
 - Practicing gratitude
 - Feelings of hope, wonder, awe
 - Practices of worship, renewal or spirituality

Cultural

 - Affiliation & connection

 - Social & civic engagement & responsibility
 - Celebrations of seasons & traditions
 - Access to ancestral knowledge
 - Making informed financial decisions

PHYSICAL

 - Lifestyle Practices to fuel energy (nutrition, movement, rest, monitored screen time, etc.)
 - Habits that help the body feel eased
 - Supporting the immune system
 - Respectful of all bodies and sizes

relationships

 - Expressions of love & care

 - Developing trusting, meaningful & reciprocal relationships
 - Engaged in community
 - Holding space for others & engaging in healing practices
 - Awareness, understanding & accountability to diverse identities & backgrounds