Ten Dimensions of Wellness

Our program is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of holistic well-being based on the Ten Dimensions of Wellness. This program explores the interconnectedness of various aspects of life and offers practical strategies for enhancing each dimension. The ten dimensions covered are emotional, physical, spiritual, intellectual, environmental, occupational, financial, social, digital, and creative wellness.

Career

Career wellness is involving yourself in work that you find fulfilling and validating. This applies to your job, volunteer work, and other activities. Some ways to build on your career wellness include:

Reflecting often – where do you find joy and meaning in your life?
Taking advantage of career service resources.
Exploring different career and/or volunteer opportunities that arise.
Setting realistic career goals for yourself and working towards accomplishing these goals.

Creative

Creative wellness is the practice of using creative activities and artistic expression to improve mental, emotional, and physical health. By tapping into one's creativity, individuals can explore their emotions, process experiences, and discover new ways of thinking and being. Creative wellness encourages self-discovery, mindfulness, and a deeper connection to oneself and the world, contributing to a more balanced and fulfilling life. Some ways you can practice creative wellness include:

Painting
Writing
Music
Dancing

Digital

Digital wellness refers to maintaining a healthy and balanced relationship with technology. It involves using digital devices and online platforms in a way that promotes overall well-being, reduces stress, and prevents burnout. By fostering healthy digital habits, individuals can improve their mental, emotional, and physical health, leading to a more balanced and fulfilling life in the digital age. Some ways to practice digital wellness include:

Setting boundaries with screen time
Mindful interactions with digital content
Ensuring online interactions are positive and constructive
Practice digital detoxes

Emotional

Emotional wellness involves being able to cope effectively with difficult situations and maintain a sense of emotional regularity. Some ways to care for your emotional wellbeing include:

Taking time to yourself to quiet your mind and reflect.
Seeking or accepting help and support from others when needed.
Sharing your thoughts and feelings with someone you trust. Remember to listen to others’ emotions too.
Accepting mistakes and learning from them for next time.

Environmental

Environmental wellness refers to being in a healthy environment, in terms of both the planet’s environment and the environment you find yourself in. Your surroundings can greatly impact how you feel, positively and negatively. Some ways you can practice self-care for the environment around you include:

Picking up trash.
Biking or walking for your commute, if you can.
Using reusable bags and water bottles.
Donating unwanted clothing.

Financial

Financial wellness refers to being financially literate. It is not measured by your monetary worth, but rather influenced by your confidence to handle your own finances. Financial stress can be a heavy burden on people. Some ways to ensure your own financial wellness include:

Utilizing resources to expand your budget like CalFresh and discounts.
Identifying and addressing any financial problems before they start.
Writing a list before you go shopping.
Asking yourself “do I really need this?” before an unplanned purchase.

Intellectual

Intellectual wellness is about learning new things and constantly expanding your knowledge. Being intellectually healthy can help you look at things in a new way, which can make an impact on your other areas of wellness. Some ways you can work on your intellectual wellbeing include:

Being open-minded.
Checking out a seminar or conference on something new to you.
Learning another language.
Reading books on new topics.

Physical

Physical wellness involves eating a balanced diet, getting sufficient sleep, maintaining a healthy level of physical activity, and avoiding unhealthy practices. It can be hard to take care of yourself physically while still maintaining a positive relationship with your body. Respecting your physical wellbeing can look like:

Avoiding substances that can bring long-term harm, like copious amounts of alcohol.
Learning to recognize warning signs when your body begins feeling ill.
Eating foods that make you feel good.
Maintaining a regular sleep schedule and getting between 7-9 hours of sleep each night.

Social

Social wellness involves having a strong support network, feeling connected to other people, and having a sense of belonging. Feeling isolated, lonely, or disconnected from others can lead to negative physical and mental health outcomes. Some ways you can practice self-care for your social wellbeing include:

Having healthy boundaries with yourself and others
Having a strong support network of family, friends, co-workers, and peers
Developing positive relationships
Having good communication skills

Spiritual

Spiritual wellness is about having a sense of purpose and meaning in life based on your personal beliefs and values. Some ways to practice self-care for your spiritual wellness include:

Exploring your inner self. Take time to think about who you are.
Practicing acceptance.
Being curious. If something happens that makes you even the slightest bit curious, take a moment to explore the experience a little deeper.
Looking for a religious faith that aligns with your values.

Youth Mental Wellness (13-18 yrs)

Curriculum Overview