Dimensions of Wellness
How many dimensions of wellness are there?
8
Name one physical symptom that can happen when you feel strong emotions.
Answer: Racing heart, sweating, tense muscles, stomachache, etc.
Name one way to connect with others socially.
Answer: Saying hello, joining a group, calling a friend, etc.
Name one way to learn something new.
Answer: Reading, watching videos, taking a class, etc.
Name one way to improve your living space.
Answer: Cleaning, organizing, adding calming items, reducing clutter.
Name three of the 8 dimensions of wellness.
Answer: Emotional, Physical, Social, Intellectual, Occupational, Environmental, Financial, Spiritual.
What is one physical activity that can help improve emotional wellness?
Answer: Walking, stretching, dancing, yoga, etc.
What is one spiritual practice that can help you feel more grounded?
Answer: Gratitude, reflection, mindfulness, prayer, meditation.
What is one skill that can help you succeed in work or daily responsibilities?
Answer: Time management, communication, organization, etc.
What is one simple financial habit that supports wellness?
Answer: Tracking spending, saving small amounts, budgeting.
What is the acronym we used to remember the 8 dimensions? (BONUS: Extra 100 pts if you can say what each letter stands for)
EMPOWERS.
How can deep breathing support both emotional and physical wellness?
Answer: It calms the body and reduces emotional stress.
How can social support help someone feel more spiritually connected?
Answer: Feeling understood, supported, valued, or connected to purpose.
How can learning a new skill improve your confidence in work, volunteering, or daily responsibilities?
Answer: Any explanation showing learning → confidence → better performance or readiness.
How can a clean environment help you make better financial decisions?
Answer: Reduces stress, improves focus, helps with organization.
Explain why wellness is considered “holistic.”
Because all dimensions connect and affect each other.
Give an example of a healthy routine that supports both emotional and physical wellness.
Answer: Regular sleep, movement, hydration, morning routine, etc.
Give an example of a social activity that also supports spiritual wellness.
Answer: Support groups, community events, volunteering, shared rituals.
Give an example of a problem‑solving strategy that could help you succeed in both learning and work‑related tasks.
Answer:
Examples: breaking tasks down, asking for help, using checklists, researching solutions, practicing.
Name one change you could make in your environment that would also help you save money or avoid unnecessary spending.
Answer:
Examples: organizing bills, decluttering to avoid buying duplicates, reusing items, creating a calm workspace to plan finances.
Explain how three dimensions of wellness can work together to help someone recover from a stressful week.
Answer:
Examples include:
Emotional (using coping skills),
Physical (rest, sleep, movement),
Social (talking to a friend),
Spiritual (reflection or grounding),
Environmental (cleaning space),
Intellectual (learning something calming), etc. Any combination showing how they support each other earns points.
Describe a situation where your emotions affected your physical health AND explain one strategy that supports both dimensions at the same time.
Answer: Any example showing emotional stress → physical symptoms (tension, fatigue, headaches) AND a strategy like movement, grounding, breathing, or sleep that helps both.
Explain how connecting with a supportive person can strengthen your sense of meaning, purpose, or inner peace.
Answer: Any explanation showing how relationships reinforce values, belonging, gratitude, or purpose.
Describe how learning a new skill (intellectual wellness) could help you reach a personal or work‑related goal (occupational wellness).
Answer: Any example connecting learning → confidence → job readiness or daily functioning.
Describe how organizing your living space could help you make better financial decisions or reduce money‑related stress.
Answer: Any answer connecting a clean space → clearer thinking → better budgeting, bill management, or reduced impulse spending.