Dimensions of Wellness
At North Carolina A&T State University, wellness is not merely alleviating the body of disease or infirmity, it is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being.
Our Commitment
We are motivated to help our university community interested in progressing towards their personal goals/best. We aspire to engage our students in a lifelong process to understand and participate in their own healthcare and wellness plans. Therefore, our challenge is to educate our students, faculty, and staff on physical, mental, and social well-being matters and to assist them in their quest for wellness or health maintenance and illness prevention. We offer wellness events throughout the year to help you create a space of self-nurturing.
10 Dimensions of Wellness
The 10 Dimensions of Wellness are interconnected puzzle pieces that encompass emotional, spiritual, physical, intellectual, career, financial, social, creative, cultural and environmental wellness. To learn more about each of the 10 dimensions and discover new practices and habits that will strengthen your wellness dimensions, explore each of the dimensions below:
CAREER
WELLNESS
The capacity to pursue a satisfying profession that includes gratification and self-actualization on multiple levels.
CREATIVE
WELLNESS
The capacity to express oneself creatively and appreciate a diverse range of the arts, values and cultural experiences.
CULTURAL &
GLOBAL WELLNESS
The capacity to learn about diverse cultures, history, and places and understand all aspects of justice, equity, diversity and inclusion.
EMOTIONAL
WELLNESS
The ability to successfully express and manage an entire range of feelings, including anger, doubt, hope and joy, as well as many others.
ENVIRONMENTAL
WELLNESS
The capacity to appreciate the external cues and stimuli from the environment and create a personal environment that encourages happiness.
FINANCIAL
WELLNESS
The capacity to fully understand one’s financial state around monetary management through budget and savings development.
INTELLECTUAL
WELLNESS
The capacity to pursue lifelong learning through activities that expand knowledge and skills, and further develop critical thinking, ethical reasoning, and global consciousness.
PHYSICAL
WELLNESS
The capacity to recognize the need for exercise, adequate rest, and a nutritious diet in addition to creating a balanced lifestyle with healthy intimate relationships.
SOCIAL
WELLNESS
The capacity to create a network of peers, colleagues, faculty, and staff based on reciprocal trust and respect that incorporates being aware of each person’s feelings.
SPIRITUAL
WELLNESS
The capacity to identify a fundamental set of personal beliefs which guide decision-making and integrates faith-founded accomplishments.
A healthy outside starts from the inside.
